The National Association of State EMS Officials, The Joint Committee on Rural Emergency Care, and the Arizona Center for Rural Health invite you to join them in Tucson, Arizona, for the 4th Annual National Rural EMS & Care Conference.
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Rural Reporter
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CMS Proposes Changes To Hospital Requirements
On Tuesday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed changes with the stated goal of requiring hospitals to post prices online, improving patients’ access to their electronic health records, grappling with sky-high drug prices, and reducing the paperwork burden on hospitals. The changes would reduce the number of measures hospitals are required to report, and would ease documentation requirements. The proposed rule changes will begin implementing parts of the MyHealthEData initiative, and CMS will be renaming a part of the Electronic Health Record Incentive Programs from the "Meaningful Use" program" to the "Promoting Interoperability" program. (Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Photo: Damian Gadal on flickr) More »
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American Academy of Nursing Warns Against Long Hours; Fatigue
The American Academy of Nursing is urging health care providers to make systemic changes to prevent a tired workforce of nurses. A position paper co-authored by the Dean of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Nursing, Linda Scott, who is also part of the American Academy of Nursing, says that nurse fatigue is a real threat. Fatigue among nurses, the paper claims, is a danger to patients because of increased risk of error; the health and safety of nurses themselves; and the risk of car accidents when commuting. The paper, published in Nursing Outlook, says that nursing is one of a growing number of fields recognizing the broad health and safety risks that are linked to shift work, long work hours, and worker fatigue. Read the full paper here. (Source: Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio; Image: rawpixel on Unsplash) More »
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UW System Receives $4 Million In Broadband Funding
In partnership with the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative Information Technology Network, the UW System will receive $4 million to support health care education delivery through broadband and telecommunications services on all of its campuses. The funding will facilitate virtual classes in health care education delivery, particularly in rural areas. (Source: UW System; Photo: Markus Spiske on Unsplash) More »
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Looking At Two New Initiatives For Health Data
In March, HHS Administrator Seema Verma announced two new initiatives, MyHealthEData and Blue Button 2.0, that would implement changes in order to make it easier for consumers and providers to use electronic health records. However, the timeline and specifics for the rollout of these changes remain unclear, argues health care lawyer David Harlow. (Source: Healthcare IT News; Photo: Adapted from rawpixel on flickr) More »
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Proposed Bipartisan Legislation Would Address Farmer Suicide
New bipartisan legislation introduced by Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) would provide farmers with critical support and mental health resources. The FARMERS FIRST Act would provide funding for local resources, provide suicide prevention training for farm advocates, create support groups and reestablish the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). (Source: Wisconsin State Farmer; Photo: Jenny Hill on Unsplash) More »
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Transforming Clinical Practices Initiative (TCPI) – National Rural Accountable Care Organization Consortium (Deadline: 12/31/2020)Funding will assist more than 500 rural communities in preparing for and participating in the new value-based payment models through this program. Understanding and preparing for value-based payment models is a priority for rural healthcare providers across the country. The Initiative provides a proven road map to follow and will provide participants with access to industry-leading expertise and the technical resources that are necessary for success. Funding »
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Use of Civil Money Penalty – WI Dept of Health Services (Deadline: 12/31/2020)CMP funds are available to qualified entities (nursing home stakeholders, e.g., as facilities, consumer groups, professional nursing home associations, advocacy groups, quality improvement organizations) to support proposals designed to improve the quality of care and life of persons living in nursing homes. Proposals are accepted during the following time periods: January 1 thru April 1 and July 1 thru October 1. Funding »
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Loan Repayment Program – Indian Health Service (Deadline: 08/15/2018)The LRP funds IHS clinicians to repay their eligible health profession education loans — up to $40,000 — in exchange for an initial two-year service commitment to practice in health facilities serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Applications are accepted October 1 through August 15. Funding »
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Workplace Wellness Grant Program – Wisconsin Department of Health Services (Deadline: 12/31/2018)New legislation was enacted in March 2014 to provide grants to small businesses with 50 employees or less that create workplace wellness programs. You can only apply for one year of expense reimbursement until the grant program ends on December 31, 2018. Funding »
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Community Benefit – Delta Dental of Wisconsin (Deadline: 12/31/2020)Funding priorities are for community donations are to help at-risk children, special-needs populations, and improving overall health. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Funding »
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Oral-Health Grants – Delta Dental of Wisconsin (Deadline: 12/31/2020)Funding can include: Safety-net dental clinics (serving Medicaid and/or uninsured individuals). Dental screenings, varnish, and sealant programs. Oral health education programs. Dental workforce scholarships. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Funding »
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Physician Citizen of the Year Award - Wisconsin Medical Society (Deadline: 12/31/2018)This award recognizes and encourages Wisconsin physicians who volunteer their time and talents through civic and cultural activities—helping to improve the health and well-being of their communities. Funding »
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County Office Scholarship (Deadline: 10/31/2018)CountyOffice.org supports local communities by making it easier to find the contact information, hours, locations, phone numbers of county government offices in the United States. The organization plans to better the lives of people living in our communities by offering an annual rolling scholarship. They feel it is their public duty to help the nations future generations receive a quality education. How to apply: Write a 500-1500 word essay for the following prompt: "Describe how one of the local government offices (or type of office) listed on our website has improved your own life and/or the lives of people around you." Applications are accepted on a yearly basis. Funding »
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County Office Scholarship (Deadline: 04/30/2018)CountyOffice.org supports local communities by making it easier to find the contact information, hours, locations, phone numbers of county government offices in the United States. The organization plans to better the lives of people living in our communities by offering an annual rolling scholarship. They feel it is their public duty to help the nations future generations receive a quality education. How to apply: Write a 500-1500 word essay for the following prompt: "Describe how one of the local government offices (or type of office) listed on our website has improved your own life and/or the lives of people around you." Applications are accepted on a yearly basis. Funding »
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Field Trip Grants – Target (Deadline: 12/31/2020)Some of the best learning opportunities happen outside the classroom. Funding helps to bring students once-in-a-lifetime learning experiences through field trips they'll never forget. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with an October 1 deadline each year. Funding »
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Let's Play Imagination Playground Grant – KaBoom! (Deadline: 12/31/2020)This is an innovative design in play equipment that encourages creativity, communication, and collaboration in play. With a collection of custom-designed, oversized blue foam parts, Imagination Playground provides a changing array of elements that allow children to turn their playground into a space constantly built and re-built by their imagination. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Funding »
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Build it Yourself: Let's Play Community Construction Grants – KaBoom! & Dr Pepper Snapple Group (Deadline: 12/31/2020)Kick-off a new, self-guided playground project with $15,000 to be used toward playground equipment. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Cycle 1: April 29; Cycle 2: July 1; Cycle 3: September 9. Funding »
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Community Enhancement Grants - Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin (Deadline: 09/04/2018)These flexible resources provide funding for innovative projects that have a positive impact on enriching life in the community. Application deadline is the first business day of March, June, September, and December. Funding »
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Community Enhancement Grants - Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin (Deadline: 12/03/2018)These flexible resources provide funding for innovative projects that have a positive impact on enriching life in the community. Application deadline is the first business day of March, June, September, and December. Funding »
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Community Enhancement Grants - Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin (Deadline: 06/01/2018)These flexible resources provide funding for innovative projects that have a positive impact on enriching life in the community. Application deadline is the first business day of March, June, September, and December. Funding »
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Forest Fire Protection (FFP) Grant Program – Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (Deadline: 07/02/2018)Grants are available to Wisconsin fire departments and county/area fire associations and are intended to expand the use of local fire departments to augment and strengthen the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) overall initial-attack fire suppression capabilities on forest fires. Applications are accepted on a yearly basis. Funding »
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Evidence for Action: Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health - RWJF (Deadline: 12/31/2020)This program aims to provide individuals, organizations, communities, policymakers, and researchers with the empirical evidence needed to address the key determinants of health encompassed in the Culture of Health Action Framework. In addition, Evidence for Action will also support efforts to assess outcomes and set priorities for action. It will do this by encouraging and supporting creative, rigorous research on the impact of innovative programs, policies and partnerships on health and well-being, and on novel approaches to measuring health determinants and outcomes. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Funding »
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Community Grant Program – Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation (Deadline: 09/28/2018)The funding focuses on providing support for physician-led, community-based or statewide programs to improve health through education and outreach. In addition to funding preference initiatives, the Foundation also offers some funds for supporting medical outcomes research including data collection and/or interpretation and for physician education and for mental health initiatives. Applications are due annually on the last Friday of September. Funding »
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Circle of Excellence - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (Deadline: 08/01/2018)AACN believes acute and critical care nurses deserve recognition for all that they do every day for patients, families and our profession. Up to 25 individuals who exemplify excellence in the care of acutely and critically ill patients and their families will be chosen. Applications accepted on an ongoing yearly basis. Funding »
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RWHC Rural Health Ambassador Award (Deadline: 04/15/2019)The Award recognizes employees at member hospitals who have gone above the call of duty in promoting their respective organizations, and made significant contributions to rural health care in general. Applications are accepted on a yearly basis ~ Check RWHC for exact deadline date. Funding »
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Rural Health Clinic Conference
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2018-04-24 to 2018-04-25
)Day One: Providing Clarity to Complex Medicare Cost Report Issues. Is Your Emergency Preparedness Plan Ready for Audit? Networking Social at Lambeau Field. Day Two: Legislative Changes That Will Impact Your Facilities. Top Tips to Enhance Your Billing Processes. Finding Answers to Your RHC Questions: A How-To Guide to Navigating RHC Resources. How RHC Revenue Can Be Enhanced by Expanding Medicare Services. Sessions are intended for all levels of rural health clinic professionals including administrators, CFOs, CEOs, CIOs, directors of finance, finance professionals, reimbursement analysts, and office managers. Location: Green Bay, WI.
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National Rural EMS & Care Conference & EMS Grant Writing Workshop
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2018-04-23 to 2018-04-25
)Invited attendees include rural EMS directors, medical directors and officers, rural health care providers, state EMS officials, hospital administrators, elected officials, federal agency officials, and other EMS partners. This will be an amazing opportunity to engage with partners from all over the country and at different levels of EMS care. In addition to the Conference, NOSORH is offering a 4-hour EMS Grant Writing 101 Workshop, on April 23, for rural EMS agencies and other interested partners. Location: Tucson, AZ.
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