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This reference resource is intended to support rural health care providers, along with their state and local partners, navigate the availability of federal funds to support the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic response and recovery efforts.

The topic of this webinar was Evaluation Basics. This event is supported by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) and coordinated by TASC, a program of the National Rural Health Resource Center (The Center).

In response to the high levels of mental health needs and the challenge of limited resources, Athol Hospital partnered to develop a collaborative school-based telepsychiatry model focused on bridging care gaps for children and families residing in the Athol Hospital service area.

View resources related to the Rural Community Ambulance Agency Transformation Readiness core competency EMS Operations and Processes.

Describe telehealth origination sites and common rural alternatives. Relate what a telehealth visit looks like for the patient from an alternative site such as a library. Discuss the positive impact on health equity and patient access. List examples of rural alternative origination sites.

3-Part Series on the SHIP Performance Management/ Program Evaluation Guide, a publication with our partner Rochelle Spinarski, founder of Rural Health Solutions.

The dramatic turnaround at Pershing General Hospital began with a top-to-bottom facility assessment by hospital administration of unprofitable service lines and a comprehensive review of community health needs.

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Provide an overview of community paramedicine (CP) within the healthcare transformation landscape and highlight the range of services that CP can provide to address community health needs. Introduce the DRCHSD opportunity for technical assistance.

Explain the basic components of remote patient monitoring (RPM) services. Describe the value of RPM to rural patients. Recall data and evidence related to the effectiveness of RPM. Recognize the opportunities and challenges of RPM for rural health providers. Understand what RPM means for value-based models.

Gain knowledge regarding new models of health care payment and delivery. Understand updates to these models and the changes that have occurred from the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how Flex Programs can help support new models of payment and delivery.

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Following the webinar, participants gained knowledge regarding new and emerging models of care influencing rural health care providers and improved their ability to recognize and locate resources related to emerging models of care that can inform their office, partners, and rural providers.

DRCHSD Clinic Webinar Series - Rural Health Clinic Coding and Documentation

The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy's (FORHP) Flex Program Virtual Reverse Site Visit (RSV) is an opportunity for state Flex Programs to make connections, share best practices and gather lessons learned to better engage and empower CAHs in activities to support healthy rural communities.

In this eighth and final webinar of the 8-part series, Communication Strategies for Community Outreach and Education, you’ll leave inspired and energized to go out and tell the story of your rural health organization.

This toolkit includes worksheets, sample surveys, agendas and plans that health care organizations may use as part of provider retention efforts. The toolkit also features a national resources section with websites and contact information.