Federal Office of Rural Health Policy

August 15, 2016

What’s New

HHS invests more than $26 million in FORHP programs.  On August 11, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced new awards for five rural health programs administered by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP).  Of those funds, more than $10 million will go to the Delta States Rural Development Network Program, targeting chronic disease in the eight states of the Delta region (Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, and Tennessee).  Four additional programs received funds that will expand use of telehealth technology for rural veterans and other patients, assist providers with quality improvement activities, and support policy-oriented research to better understand the challenges faced by rural communities.

Surgeon General: Turn the Tide on Opioid Epidemic.  A significant factor in the opioid epidemic is legally written prescriptions from doctors, dentists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. On August 8, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy launched a new campaign, called Turn the Tide Rx, to educate and mobilize prescribers in stemming the supply of misused opioids.  The effort aims to educate prescribers about the opioid epidemic, mobilize health care professionals to improve prescribing practices, provide the public with information about opioid misuse, and change the cultural perceptions around addiction so that it is not seen as a moral failing but a chronic illness that must be treated with skill, urgency and compassion.

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ASTHO Hosts Webinar on Telehealth

August 15, 2016

On August 25 from 3:30-5 p.m. ET, ASTHO, through support from HRSA, will host a webinar entitled “Lessons Learned from States Using Telehealth to Expand Access to Care for Rural and Underserved Communities.” This webinar will provide a brief overview of how states are using telehealth to improve access, address health disparities, and provide opportunities to reach traditionally underserved populations. The webinar will also highlight two examples of current and emerging telehealth initiatives in Hawaii and Alaska.

August 16-17 training on DED programs

August 4, 2016

Trainings will cover Business Development, Community Development and Redevelopment programs administered by the Department of Economic Development’s Division of Business and Community Services.

  • August 16-17, 2016……………………………………………..Jefferson City
  • October 18-19, 2016…………………………………………….Kansas City Area
  • October 25-26, 2016…………………………………………….Cape Girardeau
  • November 9-10, 2016……………………………………………St. Louis Area
  • November 15-16, 2016………………………………………….Springfield

Facility locations and registration details coming soon!

Local government officials, non-profit representatives, business developers, community developers or members of a regional planning commission have an opportunity to attend a free training Aug. 16-17 in Jefferson City, offered by the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Division of Business and Community Services.

Anyone interested in business development, community development and/or redevelopment programs administered by the department should attend.  Participants will learn how development financing tools work in general in the pre-seminar primer, hear from local developers in the general sessions and discover details on incentives available for business and community development, as well as redevelopment.

The full agenda is available at https://ded.mo.gov/upload/AgendaBCSProgramTraining16.pdf

The seminar will take place at a community room at the DBCS office, 3600 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City. Use the Ross Store entrance.

Less Than Two Weeks Away! S2S Opens August 16

August 4, 2016

Dental Students Eligible! S2S Loan Repayment Program

Opens August 16!
The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Students to Service Loan Repayment Program opens August 16, 2016.

Benefits
Students to Service loan repayment award recipients receive up to $120,000 (tax free) for at least three years of full-time service at an approved NHSC site in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) of greatest need. Upon completion of residency for medical students (dental residency is encouraged but not required), recipients serve as primary care providers in an NHSC-approved site in a HPSA of greatest need.

Plan Ahead
The program is expected to be competitive. Please note that applicants who have federally-serviced loans will need to create a FSA ID before beginning the application process.

SNF Quality Reporting Program Provider Training: Registration Open

July 27, 2016

CMS is hosting a 1-day training event on the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP). This event will be held in Chicago, Illinois on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. The objective is to provide SNFs with assessment-based data collection instructions and updates associated with the changes in the October 1, 2016 release of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 and other reporting requirements of the SNF QRP.

Visit the SNF QRP Training webpage for more information and to register.

Missouri Telehealth Network Training Conference – Nov. 9 & 10, 2016

July 25, 2016

Missouri Telehealth Network Training Conference

You are invited to attend the Missouri Telehealth Network Training Conference! We hope you will join us and learn more about telehealth and Show-Me ECHO.

Registration is now open! For the registration form, agenda and other information, please go to http://medicine.missouri.edu/telehealth/training.html

When: November 9 & 10, 2016
Where: Assessment Resource Center, 2800 Maguire Boulevard, Columbia, MO

If you have questions, please contact Mary Beth Schneider at schneiderm@health.missouri.edu or contact our office at 573.884.7958.

SAVE THE DATE: Federal Health Funding Opportunities Workshop

July 22, 2016

Federal Health Funding Opportunities Workshop

Spotlight on: Rural Health Funding Opportunities

Co-Hosted by:
Delta Regional Authority
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Health Resources and Services Administration

August 17, 2016 – Cape Girardeau, MO
Southeast Missouri (SEMO) State University
University Center Program Lounge
388 Henderson Street

9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Registration begins at 9 am

Cost: Attendance is free for participants.  A morning coffee and a lunch will be provided.
Space is limited.  RSVP at: http://www.regonline.com/HRSAworkshopCapeG 

A classroom-style workshop for potential HRSA applicants in the Delta region, including public and non-profit community-based organizations, hospitals, health centers, community colleges and public health officials.

Program includes:

  • Detailed information on HRSA’s funding opportunities, how to apply and strategies for writing a responsive application.
  • Overview of HRSA rural health funding opportunities, with an emphasis on upcoming opportunities.
  • Resources for rural health and healthcare initiatives.
  • Tips on how to develop a great program and write an effective application.

Directions to SEMO Location and Parking:

  • From I-55: Exit I-55 Business Loop (Kingshighway) Turn onto Broadway at stoplight Turn left onto Henderson Parking to your left From Illinois: Turn right onto Sprigg at stoplight. Turn left onto Normal. Turn left onto Henderson. Parking to your righ.t
  • Parking: August 17th is move-in day for Southeast resident students. There will likely be a lot of activity around the University Center. There is a large parking lot down the street from the UC, and street parking nearby. Please be on the lookout for a parking update.

For more information, contact Aprill Springfield Blanco at 202-309-6038.