Mandy was one of the first people to take and pass NARHCs Certified RHC Professional course. Mandy is honored to serve as the Vice-President of the NARHC Board of Directors. John then joined DoctorsManagement, LLC based in Knoxville, TN where he served as Senior Consultant until May 2016 before coming on board with Arch Pro Coding in 2016. Alan Morgan NRHA is the only national organization with a clear mission to: Improve the delivery of health services in rural areas through its many members and staff Eritect ibusandandem hilitiam imus por simolest, iscieni moloreped quamus, velesedi totatemodis del il il ium experum erestio. NRHCA and American Small and Rural Hospital Association (ASRHA) boards of directors vote unanimously to merge the two associations, retaining the NRHCA name. NRHA collaborates with key partners to participate in the forum, "A Conversation on Maternal Health Care in Rural Communities: Charting a Path to Improved Access, Quality and Outcomes," to share promising practices and help to identify areas of opportunity to improve access to maternal health services and achieve health equity within rural communities. Before joining NRHA, Kathy spent 15 years in catering and convention management with Marriott International and Seattles Convention and Visitors Bureau. NRHA launches re-designed website, Rural Health Voices blog and print and digital versions of. He is also President & owner of Capitol Associates, a government relations consulting firm specializing in healthcare policy. While North American was founded in 1992, he has been working in rural health clinics his whole life. Program services and development senior director She is responsible for event registration and member services inquiries and serves as receptionist for both the Kansas City and D.C. offices. Phone 410-379-6200. ICAHNs goal is to preserve access to rural healthcare while improving the vibrancy and viability of the communities served. Vanessa Hall. Lisajoined NRHA staff in 2013. He currently is on the executive committee of the Arkansas Medical Society and is the chairman of their Political Action Committee board. The Louisiana Rural Health Association is proud to partner with Well-Ahead Louisiana t o host the annual Rural Health Workshop on June 20-22, 2023 at the Golden Nugget . Six issues are selected as focus areas for the rural health research agenda established by NRHA in December 1987: primary care and emergency medical systems; alternative health care delivery systems; NRHA's Board of Directors approves development of a grassroots legislative response group, NRHA's Legislative Action Network. If you feel you cannot participate in the live event or travel, please complete the form below. She and the Accreditation Team at AAAASF are available to aid Rural Health Clinics as they begin or renew their accreditation. Executive Director - Southern Alabama Area Health Education Center. His experience includes appointments to the State of Wisconsin Medical Examining Board and a Commissioner on the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission. He has a bachelors degree in biology & nursing from Louisiana College. Mandy brings nine years of experience in RHC operations & has a built rapport with the Michigan Center for Rural Health. Reservations & Room Rates: You will have 2 hotel options to choose from. Erin has served on the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for the past 9 years, and during this time, she has had the role of President, VP, Past President, & Secretary. Fremont, MI. Jackie also created and teaches the ArchProCoding Critical Access Hospital Coding & Billing boot camp nationally. They have developed a strong understanding of the technical aspects of RHC billing, RHC compliance, practice management, & provider enrollment. What Charles hopes to provide NARHC is a measure of the same passion for RHCs that some of their irreplaceable. Brock Slabach Secretary (RHI) | Member (Center) | CEO of Nebraska Times, LLC, President (Center) | Assistant Chief Manager (RHI) | Associate Dean for Rural Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth Campus, Treasurer | Former Director of Montana Office of Rural Health, Chief Manager (RHI) | Vice President (Center) | Former Vice President for Business Planning and Management, American Red Cross, Member | Program Area Director and Co-Director, NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis, Member | CEO of St. James Parish Hospital, Member | Director of Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, Minnesota Department of Health, Secretary | Executive Director of Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network, Member | Vice President for Research, Innovation and Evaluation, Episcopal Health Foundation, Member | President and CEO of Health Forward Foundation. In keeping with this goal, Jackie manages and supports multiple ICAHN peer network groups including Rural Health Clinic, Business Office, HIM, Informatics, CFO, and Compliance, providing quarterly educational events while monitoring the internal listserv groups and researching. Kenton County Parking Garage - $13.00 for 24 hours, located across the street from the Convention Center + an open air lot just beside that. Alex T. Olson Throughout his career he has been devoted to rural health care serving patients in Rural Health Clinics and Critical Access Hospitals utilizing a family practice setting. Phone: 816-756-3140 NRHA reconstitutes the Minority and Multicultural Council as the Health Equity Council and announces plans to conduct the National Rural Health Equity Conference. Universal Services Fund is established through the Telecommunications Competition and Deregulation Act of 1996. Link to register for either hotel: https://book.passkey.com/e/50150341. Charles began his career with James Clinic running the IT department. She also holds a Masters of Public Administration from George Mason University. CEO, Access Medical Clinic, 4196 Hwy 62/412, Suite A, Hardy, AR 72542 NRHA brings together those dedicated to improving health care in rural America. Each year, NRHA selects 10 to 15 highly motivated individuals who have proven their dedication to improving the health of rural Americans through their educational or professional experience to participate in the association's Rural Health Fellows Program . Phone: 202-639-0550 Chief policy officer Program services coordinator. Brock joined NRHA staff in 2008. Michons experience with the Medicare deemed status program for providers and suppliers is extensive. Mory Bell St Louis, MO. Earn Continuing Education Credits: 14.5CME from AAFP (for MDs, PAs, NPs) and 17 CEUs from AAPC (for coders). Back to Board Members >> 10 Exemplary Practices. predecessors have. Alexa McKinley, JD CEO Rob joined NRHA staff in 1986. Gurnee, IL. Phone: 202-639-0550 Alex earned a bachelors degree in marketing from Kansas State University. Director, State Office of Rural Health, Maryland Department of Health. Additionally, his past experience includes tenures as a health care lobbyist for the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, the Heart Rhythm Society, and for VHA Inc. for RHC's on the federal level as he has for physicians on the state level. Tommy Barnhart In this role, she provided policy and legislative analysis to various congressional committees. Training topics include: Leadership Interpersonal leadership Intrapersonal leadership Organizational leadership Community leadership All-day event. Amanda Hannon. Kristen Batstone She has presented to large and small groups in Illinois and nationally. VCOM National Rural Medicine Conference. Barb has worked in healthcare since she was in Junior High School cleaning the medical clinic and becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant in High School in Odessa. His primary platform is to enhance the medical safety net through utilization of RHCs. NARHC works with Congress, federal agencies, and rural health allies to expand and protect the interests of rural health clinics. Laura alsoserves as the contact person for state rural health associations. Roger was raised on a small rural Nebraska family farm and has experienced the limitations of rural medical access andrestricted resources. Not only is Brad a physician, he also has a passion for business and politics. She is credentialed through AHIMA as a RHIA, CHTS-IM, and CHTS-PW. She currently serves on NARHCs Education Committee. Shannon has been a key player in the creation of NARHCs Certified RHC Professional course. Paul DeChange, MD, MBA, LLC Brad would like to help advocate. It profiles success stories in rural health from around the country. With more than 20 years of experience in rural public health, health equity, and leadership development, Amy previously served as the primary analyst for rural health care and post-acute care issues at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services office of legislation. This collaboration would assist with sharing the information to rural stakeholders to expand the data collection and evaluate disparities. Charles A. James, Jr. He records NRHA financial transactions in the accounting system and performs day-to-day accounting functions. The Missouri Rural Health Association has launched a new community platform to allow collaboration with peers to share strategic advice, solve challenges and develop new approaches. He began growing his clinics in rural areas after completing his MBA in 2015. Doug Copley The Medicare Payment Advisory Committee releases its Rural Report to Congress outlining recommendations for improving rural health care. Tommy joined NRHA staff in 2020. This position afforded her the opportunity to work as a liaison with Congress during the landmark passing of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003, also known as the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Jackie King, MSHI, CPC COC, CRHCP, RH-CBS He was recently recognized by the IFAH as One of the Top 100 Healthcare Leaders in the Nation. Michon joined AAAASF in 2019. She is Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) through the Compliance Certification Board. erin.aune@fmdh.org. His career is dedicated to managing, certifying, overseeing compliance, and billing claims for RHCs. NRHA membership conststs of a diverse collection of individuals and organizations, all of whom share the common bond of an interest in rural health. On a personal note, Erin enjoys cooking, spending time with family and friends, watching her kids participate in sports, and spending time on the lake. Doug has specialized experience building out and enhancing security programs in the healthcare, insurance and financial services industries. Corporate Compliance & Risk Officer Daria Thompson NRHA creates a new logo, rebranding all print and digital elements, including migrating the association website and email addresses to the new domain RuralHealth.US. 3225,the Save Rural Hospital Act, legislation designed to halt the onslaught of rural hospital closures. Southbank Shuttle Trolley - $1 cash. Under his tenure he led a management system and culture transformation based on the theme of Returning Joy to Patient Care, which: Achieved the highest levels of provider and patient satisfaction in Sutter Health; Improved physician satisfaction from the 45th to 87th percentile. Marriott Cincinnati RiverCenter - $10 day self park (located underneath & not owned by hotel) Board of directors . Program services coordinator The associations goal is to "become a definitive source of information on rural health." Mandy knew from a young age she wanted to work in healthcare and has truly found her passion in serving the rural communities she calls home. He is a 1977 graduate of Penn State University (BA in Political Science). NRHA conducts its first annual rural hospital symposium in Prairie du Chien, Wis. NRHA enters into a three-year cooperative agreement ($530,000) with the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy that replaces small (average $25,000) contracts. Recognized as among the top 100 most influential people in healthcare by Modern Healthcare Magazine, Alan Morgan serves as Chief Executive Officer for the National Rural Health Association. Before joining NRHA Alexa earned a J.D. Charles is one of the organizations biggest cheerleaders. The National Association of Rural Health Clinics has developed a new training called the Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional (CRHCP) Course designed to teach you how to operate a successful Rural Health Clinic. As a government affairs and policy coordinator, she assists the government affairs team by facilitating relationships with congressional members and tracking legislative updates that affect the policy goals of the NRHA. 4225 W 107th Street, P.O. Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter Jackie earned her Master of Science in Health Informatics degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2012. Marilyn Oden. Brock earned a master of public health degree in health administration from the University of Oklahoma and is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. She is also the VP of Physician Services & Clinical Networks with Dickinson County Healthcare System. As an organization made up of diverse and passionate membership and staff, NRHA is proud to lead the way in championing this effort. Then you need to be signed up to receive emails from NARHCs Washington, D.C. office, so we can provide you all the news on legislation, funding opportunities, and more directly to your inbox. Charles is the current President of NARHC. August 1983Robert Van Hook is named as executive director and begins operations of the Kansas City, Mo., national office. Tommy is former CFO of large rural hospital and has consulted on a wide variety of financial management and operational issues. NAHMS has consistently attended all conferences as vendors & presenters for many years. She has a passion for serving the health care industry, in particular health care associations. NRHA testifies before the House Agricultural Committee on the topic of rural development. Cape Girardeau, MO. Kim has been the Clinic Nursing Supervisor at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar Missouri for eight years. Iron Mountain, MI. She asks now for the tremendous opportunity to bring her experience and voice to continue to serve on the NARHC Board of Directors. Phone: 816-756-3140 experience includes being former member of the Federal Office Of Rural Health Policy National Advisory Commission on Rural Health and Human Services, past Board of Directors member and Secretary of the American Academy of Physical Assistants, previous Clinical Constituent Chair, Policy Congress and member of the Board of Trustees of the National Rural Health Association, present Co-Chair of the University of Nebraska Medical Centers Rural Health Commission and previous Chairperson and present member of the Nebraska Governors Rural Health Commission. He provides senior management team support, managesall aspects of NRHAs annual election process, contracts and performance with IT vendors. NRHA leads advocacy efforts in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with $65 billion for broadband connectivity buildout and significant intent for rural. They deal directly with the difficulties their constituent members face on a daily basis. Accountant NRHA launches the National Rural Community Health Initiative to support and spotlight the critical role of the 330A grant programs. Currently, 25 of those clinics have Independent RHC status with more pending certification. Phone: 816-423-8205 Prior roles include Medical Imaging Technologist, Quality Management/ Utilization Analyst, Process Management Facilitator, Health Information Management (HIM) Director, and Clinical Informatics Director. Phone: 202-639-0550. Odessa Rural Health Clinic. ICAHNs goal is to preserve access to rural healthcare while improving the vibrancy and viability of the communities served. Shannon has been a certified professional coder with the AAPC since 2006. Rural America is incredibly diverse, innovative, and constantly evolving in culture and community. Membership in the association exceeds 10,000. Courtney Evans, MBA. NRHA launches the Rural Action Alliance, a national coalition of health care providers and facilities who provide high-quality, evidence-based care to millions of Americans, particularly to those living and working in rural and underserved areas. For those interested in being a speaker at one of our upcoming conferences, please see our. issues as they arise. Lisa Inman John Burns has worked in the healthcare arena for more than 25 years and focuses his efforts on clinical documentation improvement, correct coding, optimization of the revenue cycle and managing compliance risk for the healthcare business. He has been published in various medical journals and publications including Coding Alert, BC Advantage and Part B News to name a few. The KPCA is proud to be the state affiliate for NARHC in Kentucky and is one of a handful of PCAs in the country that specifically supports and advocates on behalf of RHCs. Before that she was Senior Director, Business Development with the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHHC) for over 19 years. She coordinates various aspects of the Rural Health Clinic and Critical Access Hospital Conferences. CEO, Access Medical Clinic, 4196 Hwy 62/412, Suite A, Hardy, AR 72542. served as adjunct faculty for the UIC MSHI program for several years after graduation. Katrina Norris, LCSW LAC CADAC V. Executive Director, Indiana State Psychiatric Hospital Network/Indiana FSSA (DMHA), IRHA Board Secretary. cjamesjr@northamericanhms.com, Jackie King, MSHI, CPC COC, CRHCP, RH-CBS. The James family started eight of what would become the first RHCs in the state of Missouri. They have developed a strong understanding of the technical aspects of RHC billing, RHC compliance, practice management, & provider enrollment. Amanda brings over a decade of years experience in RHC She understands the uniqueness of rural communities and the vital role these clinics play to their residents. NRHA releases national report showing approximately 700 rural hospitals at risk of closure. Operations director and executive assistant Member | Senior Vice President & President for Regional Markets, Aspirus, Inc. The clinics that his family owned were founded upon a strong commitment to Rural Primary Care and the need facing patients in these areas. North American Healthcare Management is a strong leader in providing Revenue Cycle Management. rogerdwells@icloud.com. Thomasina (Tina) McCormick has more than 20 years of rural health experience and became the Executive Director of the Kentucky Rural Health Association on May 6, 2013. North American Healthcare Management Services Oakland, CA. The National Rural HIV/AIDS Initiative is launched in collaboration with the Office of National AIDS Policy to address the growing impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in rural and frontier America, as well as foster increased national, state and local awareness and resources for education, prevention and treatment efforts in rural communities. In her professional career, she is the Vice-President of Physician Services & Clinical Networks with Dickinson County Healthcare System a sole community hospital with a multistate health system and 8 Provider RHCs in Northern Michigan. She previously served as external relations project manager for the University of Southern Mississippis College of Health. She also completed a fellowship at the Health Resources and Services Administration Federal Office of Rural Health Policy where she took part in implementing a rural leadership program. They deal directly with the difficulties their constituent members face on a daily basis. Geno earned a B.L.A. Jeff Johnson is the firms Western U.S. geographic market leader with more than 25 years of in-depth experience in providing audit, reimbursement and consulting services to a variety of healthcare organizations across the country. He has more than 30 years experience in health policy at the state and federal level, and is one of the nations leading experts on rural health policy. He began growing his clinics in rural areas after completing his MBA in 2015. Retired dentist and public health professional. Member Rates: Save $100 per person on registration by being a NARHC member! This includes educational events, initiatives addressing rural quality care, oral health, rural community health, border health, rural obesity and chronic diseases, community health workers, the Rural Health Fellows Leadership Program, emerging issues in rural health, workforce, and technical assistance for state rural health associations. In this era of Healthcare Reform, RHCs need strong advocates. Kristen earned her bachelors degree in women, gender, sex, and sexuality studies from American Universitys College of Arts and Sciences. Thank you for consideration to serve in this manner. He currently is on the executive committee of the Arkansas Medical Society and is the chairman of their Political Action Committee board. Phone: 816-756-3140 Ivy Creek Healthcare. She provides executive oversight of both public and private partnerships, accounting for more than three fourths of the associations revenue to sustain the growth strategy of NRHAs program services division. In response to the global COVID pandemic, NRHA transitions all educational events to an online virtual platform. Grace Girard from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She assists with the association's marketing and communications efforts, including as head writer for Rural Horizons Magazine, the NRHA Today e-newsletter, and NRHAsocial media. What Charles hopes to provide NARHC is a measure of the same passion for RHCs that some of their irreplaceablepredecessors have. Below is a link to the general RHC rules. in public health from Tulane University and a masters inhealth care administration from the University of Maryland, College Park. We ask that you socially distance yourself while attending all conference events. NRHA holds its first invitational Rural Minority Health Conference. She holds an MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Administration. 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