During this call, find out about the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP), the processes organizations and health care providers must go through to enroll as MDPP suppliers, and how to bill for services. A question and answer session follows the presentation. The following are invited to attend: CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program organizations; organizations interested in becoming MDPP suppliers, including existing Medicare providers/suppliers, community organizations, non-for-profits; associations, and advocacy groups focused on seniors or diabetes; and other interested stakeholders, including health plans, primary care/internal medicine specialties. 12:30 pm.
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Rural Reporter
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Infection Control and Prevention in CAHs
Some critical access hospitals (CAHs) face significant challenges in their infection prevention and control (IPC) practices, according to new research that indicates key challenges for CAHs across the country are a lack of competency-based training programs and a failure to perform audits and feedback. As a result of the research, a new website was developed for frequently needed resources on infection control and prevention. (Source: Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology; Image: Infection Control Assessment and Promotion Program) More »
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Staying Safe With Private Well Water During a Flood
Heavy rains have pelted northwestern Wisconsin in the past couple of days, and Governor Walker has declared a state of emergency for Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, and Iron Counties. The Department of Natural Resources has recommendations for handling several issues related to flooding, particularly with respect to the flooding of private wells, which can occur even without any obvious signs. Bacteria, chemicals and other contaminants contained in floodwaters can enter the top of your well, seep down its casing, or migrate underground to your well via a neighbor’s flooded out well. (Source and Photo: Department of Natural Resources) More »
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Community Health Centers See Surge in Patients
Community health centers have seen a significant boost in patient visits over the past several years, according to a new analysis from George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health. A new report shows that over a recent six-year period, Wisconsin experienced a fourteen percent increase in the percentage of health center patients, compared to the national average of a thirty-three percent increase. (Source and Image: Geiger Gibson/RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative) More »
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Medicare To Disincentivize "Boomerang" of Nursing Home Patients
As some nursing homes are deluged with patients, they can fail to properly manage post-hospital instructions or complications. Often, this can result in a rehospitalization for patients, with one in five Medicare patients being "boomeranged" from the hospital to a nursing home and back to a hospital within 30 days. In an effort to disincentivize this phenomenon, the government will begin giving nursing homes bonuses or penalties based on their Medicare rehospitalization rates, starting in October. (Source: Kaiser Health News; Image: Free-Photos on Pixabay) More »
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71 of 72 Wisconsin Counties Suing Opioid Manufacturers, Distributors
The Wisconsin Counties Association says 71 of 72 counties in Wisconsin have filed or have authorized the filing of lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and/or distributors over the role they played in developing the opioid crisis. The counties allege that the the addictive qualities of opioids were misrepresented by pharmaceutical companies, leading to the conditions that created a high rate of opioid abuse, which has taken an economic toll on county governments. Milwaukee County and Dane County are filing their cases individually. (Source: Wisconsin Public Radio; Photo: Jamie on flickr) More »
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Funding for Rural Water and Waste Disposal Projects (Ongoing) (Deadline: 09/01/2018)This program helps very small, financially distressed rural communities with predevelopment feasibility studies, design and technical assistance on proposed water and waste disposal projects. Most state and local governmental entities, nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes may apply. Applications for this program are accepted year round through Wisconsin's Rural Development office. Email inquiries to RD.BCP.SO@wi.usda.gov. Funding »
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Funding for Rural Water and Waste Disposal Projects (Ongoing) (Deadline: 10/01/2018)This program helps very small, financially distressed rural communities with predevelopment feasibility studies, design and technical assistance on proposed water and waste disposal projects. Most state and local governmental entities, nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes may apply. Applications for this program are accepted year round through Wisconsin's Rural Development office. Email inquiries to RD.BCP.SO@wi.usda.gov. Funding »
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Funding for Rural Water and Waste Disposal Projects (Ongoing) (Deadline: 11/01/2018)This program helps very small, financially distressed rural communities with predevelopment feasibility studies, design and technical assistance on proposed water and waste disposal projects. Most state and local governmental entities, nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes may apply. Applications for this program are accepted year round through Wisconsin's Rural Development office. Email inquiries to RD.BCP.SO@wi.usda.gov. Funding »
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Funding for Rural Water and Waste Disposal Projects (Ongoing) (Deadline: 12/01/2018)This program helps very small, financially distressed rural communities with predevelopment feasibility studies, design and technical assistance on proposed water and waste disposal projects. Most state and local governmental entities, nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes may apply. Applications for this program are accepted year round through Wisconsin's Rural Development office. Email inquiries to RD.BCP.SO@wi.usda.gov. Funding »
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Rural Health Care Telecommunications Program (Deadline: 06/29/2018)The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Rural Health Care Telecommunications Program provides assistance to healthcare providers for eligible expenses related to broadband connectivity based on the urban-rural price difference in an area. Rural public or nonprofit healthcare providers (HCPs) are eligible. Funding »
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Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program (Deadline: 09/30/2018)The Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program (Farm Bill Broadband Program) furnishes loans and loan guarantees to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide service at the broadband lending speed in eligible rural areas. Eligible entities may be either a nonprofit or for-profit organization intending to provide services in an eligible rural area. Funding »
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Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans and Loan Guarantees (Deadline: 07/01/2018)USDA Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans and Loan Guarantees provide financing for telephone and broadband infrastructure in rural areas. Funding is available for entities that provide telecommunications in qualified rural areas, including state and local governmental entities, federally recognized tribes, and non-profits. Eligible areas are towns with a population of 5,000 or less, and areas without telecommunications facilities or areas where the applicant is the recognized telecommunications provider are eligible. Applications for this program are accepted year round through the national office. Funding »
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Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans and Loan Guarantees (Deadline: 08/01/2018)USDA Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans and Loan Guarantees provide financing for telephone and broadband infrastructure in rural areas. Funding is available for entities that provide telecommunications in qualified rural areas, including state and local governmental entities, federally recognized tribes, and non-profits. Eligible areas are towns with a population of 5,000 or less, and areas without telecommunications facilities or areas where the applicant is the recognized telecommunications provider are eligible. Applications for this program are accepted year round through the national office. Funding »
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Alliant Energy Partnership Programs (Deadline: 09/30/2018)Alliant Energy Partnership Programs award funding to communities in Iowa and Wisconsin in certain priority areas, which include professional development, workforce development, community development, and retention marketing and recruitment. Applicants must be located in or provide services to populations in Alliant Energy's service area. Funding »
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Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program (Deadline: 06/29/2018)This funding opportunity from the Administration for Community Living supports programs that provide for the purchase of assistive technology devices, such as a low-interest loan fund, an interest buy-down program, a revolving loan fund, a loan guarantee, or an insurance program. Successful applicants must emphasize consumer choice and control and build programs that will provide financing for the full array of AT devices and services and ensure that all people with disabilities, regardless of type of disability or health condition, age, level of income, and residence, have access to the program. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, public and state institutions of higher education, and Native American tribal organizations and governments. Funding »
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Coordinating Center to Support NIDA Rural Opioid HIV and Comorbidity Initiative (RFA-DA-19-004) (Deadline: 08/15/2018)The purpose of this FOA is to fund a single interdisciplinary Coordinating Center to formalize and centralize support of the rural opioid initiative administered by NIDA and co-funded by CDC, SAMHSA, and ARC. Working collaboratively with NIDA, its cofounders, and the rural opioid initiative grantees, the Coordinating Center will provide scientific, technical, regulatory, ethical, and logistical support for rural opioid data collection and initiatives. NIDA intends to commit $750,000 in FY 2019 to fund 1 award. After the award, NIH scientific or program staff will assist, guide, coordinate, or participate in project activities. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, government entities. A letter of intent is due 30 days prior to the application due date. Funding »
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Coordinating Center to Support NIDA Rural Opioid HIV and Comorbidity Initiative (RFA-DA-19-004) (Deadline: 07/15/2018)The purpose of this FOA is to fund a single interdisciplinary Coordinating Center to formalize and centralize support of the rural opioid initiative administered by NIDA and co-funded by CDC, SAMHSA, and ARC. Working collaboratively with NIDA, its cofounders, and the rural opioid initiative grantees, the Coordinating Center will provide scientific, technical, regulatory, ethical, and logistical support for rural opioid data collection and initiatives. NIDA intends to commit $750,000 in FY 2019 to fund 1 award. After the award, NIH scientific or program staff will assist, guide, coordinate, or participate in project activities. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, government entities. A letter of intent is due 30 days prior to the application due date. Funding »
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The Patterson Foundation Oral Health Grants (Deadline: 07/20/2018)The Patterson Foundation will award grants to oral health programs, particularly programs that expand access to restorative and emergency dental care for individuals in need. Eligible requests include clinic construction, staffing and programming costs. Priority is given to organizations that are staffed primarily by volunteer dental professionals and/or students. Funding »
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The Patterson Foundation Oral Health Grants (Deadline: 10/12/2018)The Patterson Foundation will award grants to oral health programs, particularly programs that expand access to restorative and emergency dental care for individuals in need. Eligible requests include clinic construction, staffing and programming costs. Priority is given to organizations that are staffed primarily by volunteer dental professionals and/or students. Funding »
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Cooperative Research Centers (CRC): Vaccine Development (Deadline: 06/20/2018)The Sexually Transmitted Infections Cooperative Research Centers (STI CRC) program will facilitate multidisciplinary, synergistic collaborations to support the development of vaccines to control and prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) caused by certain pathogens. Eligible applicants include county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, state governments, Native American tribal organizations and governments, small businesses, for profit organizations, and more. Funding »
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Discount: Rural Health Coding & Billing Specialist Online Course (Deadline: 07/01/2018)The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health and the Association for Rural Health Professional Coding (ARHPC) will offer a $200 discount on a new online self-study course for rural healthcare professionals to attain certification as a Rural Coding & Billing Specialist. With the discount the course is $699. There is no deadline for this opportunity.
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Discount: Rural Health Coding & Billing Specialist Online Course (Deadline: 08/01/2018)The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health and the Association for Rural Health Professional Coding (ARHPC) will offer a $200 discount on a new online self-study course for rural healthcare professionals to attain certification as a Rural Coding & Billing Specialist. With the discount the course is $699. There is no deadline for this opportunity.
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Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers – HHS, CDC, ERA (Deadline: 06/25/2018)Funding would help to establish and maintain a multi-disciplinary prevention research center (Center) that conducts high-quality applied health promotion and disease prevention research; Conduct one (1) applied public health prevention project (Core Research Project) using a community engagement approach to address a major cause of disease, disability, injury, or death in a population experiencing health disparities; Disseminate research findings to community, practice, and academic audiences; Translate evidence-based interventions for sustainability and widespread scale-up; and Serve as a resource, as part of the PRC Network, for developing, implementing, evaluating, disseminating, and translating evidence-based public health interventions at local, state, tribal, or national levels. An optional Letter of Intent is due on May 25th, 2018. Funding »
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Partnership Programs – Alliant Energy (Deadline: 09/30/2018)The Programs include: Professional development; Workforce development; Retention, marketing and recruitment; Building and site development; Community development. Applications accepted on a yearly basis. Funding »
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Medicare EHR Incentive Program Call for Measures for Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (Deadline: 06/29/2018)CMS is initiating an Annual Call for Measures process to allow their stakeholders to be involved in the focus on and ongoing evolution of Medicare EHR Incentive Program measures. CMS requests that stakeholders consider measures that could be applicable for Eligible Hospitals and CAHs participating in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program. They are particularly interested in adding measures to our program that: Utilize the 2015 Edition CEHRT; Increase CEHRT health information exchange and interoperability; Continue improving program efficiency, effectiveness, and flexibility; Measure patient outcomes; and Emphasize patient safety. Funding »
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Rural Health Clinic Boot Camp
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2018-06-20 to 2018-06-21
)CMS continues to address and expand the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) designated areas with an overall goal to meet the needs of our rural communities. Because many have already transitioned into the RHC status and many are scheduled to make that change this year, the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative, in cooperation with WI-ORH, will provide a two-day educational RHC session.
Day One will emphasize the RHC basics: overview of the RHC program, operational effects, introduction to billing and cost reporting and necessary resources. Day Two will benefit those that have already transitioned by providing an intermediate level content reviewing survey preparations, working billing questions, CCM/TCM in an RHC, as well as provider based status issues. We invite you to attend one or both days to obtain overall concepts as well as strengthen your current knowledge and understanding of the RHC setting.
The training will take place in Prairie du Sac. The registration deadline is on June 13th. More information is available on the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative's website.
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