Rural Health Day on the Hill
2023-03-07 | Cordell Hull State Office Building, Nashville, TN, Nashville, TN

Fiber for Breakfast
2023-03-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-26 10:00 - 11:00 UTC and 3 more dates
The Fiber Broadband Association is proud to announce its weekly live video series, Fiber for Breakfast.
Fiber for Breakfast is a weekly 30-minute live video discussion hosted by our President and CEO, Gary Bolton, and featuring industry thought leaders on current topics that explore fiber as the critical infrastructure for 21st century communications as well as other connectivity and workplace issues presented during these challenging times.
Fiber for Breakfast will take place every Wednesday at 10am ET. Below are the registration links and recordings for each episode. For questions about Fiber for Breakfast or if you are interested in supporting and sponsoring the series, please contact Jennifer Vassil at jvassil@fiberbroadband.org.

Middle Tennessee Regional Event
2023-03-10 | UT Southern, Pulaski, TN

RHAT | West Tennessee Regional Event
2023-03-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Union University, Jackson, TN
Hear from professionals on topics including substance misuse, dental health, workforce in West TN, and more . Speakers include Sabrina Blue, with Helping Hands, Kim Butler, with West Tennessee Healthcare, Amy Bechtol, with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and Jennifer Sanderfer, with Union University College of Nursing.

HIMSS Tennessee Chapter | Summit23
2023-03-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, 700 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, TN, 37067
Come join TN HIMSS on March 23 for a full day educational and networking event with leading industry speakers and innovators as they take a look at the state of healthcare today — and tomorrow. How do we embrace change? What does the future hold for patient care? How do we empower both providers and patients? Where does healthcare go from the post pandemic recovery to charting a course for innovation in delivery?
Certainly, Health IT will play a central role with digital platforms expanding for personalized patient care and innovations for providers backed by AI — fueled by even newer breakthrough technology. The pace of change is not slowing down, but rather accelerating as we look to the future. Clinical care continues to transform itself with more patients expecting care outside of the exam room and in a virtual environment. Clinician shortages are impacting patient satisfaction — and care — and Health IT may hold hope in addressing that critical impact in today’s coordinated care environment. Investment into new technology and delivery models continues to rapidly increase and investors keenly focused on building out portfolios with impact solutions.
At TN HIMSS’ Summit23, panelists and presenters will address a range of topics that include the shifting healthcare landscape, artificial intelligence, clinician shortages, investment strategies and more. Join us and hear from the innovators, practitioners and technologists that are delivering on Health IT innovation today and how they see continued transformational change happening.
Update:
Special invite and offer ($25 off) to the upcoming TN HIMSS Chapter’s signature annual event, Summit23, on March 23rd in Franklin, TN. We have a GREAT line-up of content and speakers so I hope most of you all can carve out the time to make it! There are a limited number of spots for this special discount, so please don’t delay in registering (here) if you think you can attend. Please use the discount/coupon code SCTRC25 when registering.

ARC Broadband Bootcamp
2023-03-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Many local leaders across Appalachia have had significant broadband work added to their plates recently. If it feels like you have been asked to become a broadband expert overnight — we’re here to help. Understanding the vast array of broadband funding opportunities available, and knowing how to navigate the partnerships and strategies required to ensure your community is served doesn’t need to be your job alone.

The Appalachian Regional Commission, in partnership with the National Broadband Resource Hub, is offering a Zoom-in broadband bootcamp of one-hour sessions over six weeks that will cover everything about broadband that local leaders need to know. Each session will also have plenty of time for people to ask questions of the broadband experts specific to their community’s unique situation.

The sessions will cover foundational broadband knowledge, an overview of the typical broadband planning process, funding and financing, partnership structures and strategies, broadband mapping and data, as well as digital inclusion.

Attendees just need to register once to attend any or all of the sessions.

ViVE 2023
2023-03-26 08:00 - 2023-03-29 17:00 | Music City Center, Nashville, TN
Building upon the successful launch in 2022, ViVE is poised to deliver another unforgettable event experience around healthcare IT innovation and business transformation.
Taking place over the course of 4 days in Nashville, ViVE will convene senior and executive leaders in the digital healthcare space and provide an enjoyable engagement environment to drive growth opportunities through curated connections, personalized attendee journeys, and progressive programming.

Telemedicine Applications
2023-03-27 08:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
From the experts at the Arizona Telemedicine Program at the University of Arizona, this conference offers a detailed approach for any telemedicine program, providing a more in-depth look at the clinical applications of a telehealth program. This conference is excellent for individuals or groups who have some telehealth experience and are interested in expanding their services. It’s also a great course for those new to telehealth who are interested in understanding this growing industry.
Learning Objectives

Utilize telemedicine applications to provide healthcare services to remote patients.
Create work plans for patients that will provide them the best and least expensive access to healthcare at a distance.
Partner with telephysicians to create interdisciplinary teams.
Determine clinical settings in which telehealth practice is applicable.
Differentiate strengths and limitations to applying telemedicine in various clinical scenarios.
Implement payment policies for reimbursement of telehealth services.
Implement telehealth training for support staff, including nurses and PAs.

Telehealth 101 - Intro and Q&A
2023-03-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
New to telehealth and telemedicine? Interested in a high overview of digital health in general. Learn basic definitions, applications, and technology when it comes to telehealth. Click on the link below to register:
https://uams.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SgNeQYrZSw6D0Bvnakktfg

For more information, contact Joe Schaffner: jschaffner@uams.edu.

RHAT | East Tennessee Regional Event
2023-04-06 09:00 - 15:00 | ETSU, Johnson City, TN
Hear from professionals on topics including substance misuse and Naloxone Training, dental health, workforce in West TN, and more . Speakers include Kahla Cobb, with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Dr. Tom Kincer, with ETSU Quillen College of Medicine’s Rural and Community Programs, Sarah Boop, with the Tennessee Department of Health, and more!

ARC Broadband Bootcamp
2023-04-06 14:00 - 15:00

Webinar on understanding Medicare’s new REH designation
2023-04-10 12:00 - 13:00
States are grappling with how to maintain access to care in rural areas — including supporting rural hospitals who are facing potential closures.
Medicare’s Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation, originally established through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, became effective on January 1, 2023. The new designation is intended to help rural hospitals at risk of financial failure by offering an additional monthly facility payment and requiring certain changes in service delivery, including the elimination of inpatient care. To implement this new model, states need to take certain steps to provide hospitals with this option. Several states have already taken action to implement the REH designation.
Join this webinar to hear about the requirements of the new Medicare designation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as well as experiences in implementing the new designation in Kansas and Michigan, with ample time for questions.

Speakers

Kianna Banks, Technical Advisor, CMS
Jennifer Findley, Vice President, Education and Special Projects, Kansas Hospital Association
John Barnas, Executive Director, Michigan Center for Rural Health
Matthew Jordan, Manager, Non-Long-Term Care State Licensing Section, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

SCTRC Telehealth Roundup: Telehealth in a Post-PHE World
2023-04-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
Kathy Hsu Wibberly, PhD (Director, Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center) will discuss what telehealth looks like after the public health emergency ends.
April 24th at 3PM CST.

Register HERE.

Keeping Care in our Communities: Telehealth as a Lifeline for Rural Healthcare
2023-05-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Join healthcare experts Steve Barnett, Corey Scurlock, and Rodney Buchanan in an informative webinar on telehealth for rural healthcare facilities. With their combined experience of over 60 years in successful rural hospital operations, healthcare management, financial analysis, strategic planning, and business development, the panelists will provide tangible insights into implementing telehealth solutions that are both successful and profitable.
In this discussion-driven webinar, the panelists will share how to identify where telehealth can fit in your organization and how to get started. They will debunk myths about the cost and complexity of telehealth and provide best practices for implementation. Additionally, the benefits of ongoing program measurement and goal communication will be discussed to help you gain buy-in over time.
Learn more and register here.

IDHI Digital Health Series: Association Between Broadband Capacity and Telehealth Utilization Among Medicare Fee-for-Service Beneficiaries During the COVID-19 Pandemic
2023-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Corey Hayes, PhD, Deputy Director for the Rural Telehealth Evaluation Center will make a presentation on how the “Digital Divide” and broadband access impacted healthcare during the pandemic.
Webinar Objectives:
1. Define the “Digital Divide” and broadband as a social determinant of health.
2. Describe how county-level broadband access impacts telehealth utilization in the United States.

Register for the webinar HERE.

American Heart Association SouthWest Region Rural Health Summit
2023-05-12
Join the SouthWest region of the American Heart Association (AHA) for their inaugural Rural Health Summit on May 12 in Dallas, Texas. This interactive event will bring together a cross-sector of leaders representing the 7 million people residing in rural communities across Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming to exchange innovations and community priorities while informing AHA’s rural action agenda. There is a registration fee of $100 to attend the summit. Limited scholarships are available for those who require financial assistance to attend.
Registration & Travel
There is a registration fee of $100 to attend the summit. Limited scholarships are available for those who require financial assistance to attend. Please fill out the form below and answer the final question, which is about financial assistance.

2023 Alabama Telehealth Forum
2023-05-12 | University of South Alabama Student Center, 350 Student Center Circle, Mobile, AL, 36688, United States

NRHA’s Annual Rural Health Conference
2023-05-16 17:00 - 2023-05-19 11:00 | San Diego, CA
Join NRHA and rural health leaders from across the country in sunny San Diego to help raise the standard for rural health with over 80 innovative, practical, and cost-saving sessions and much more.
NRHA’s 46th Annual Rural Health Conference, 8th Rural Hospital Innovation Summit, and associated events are May 16-19 in San Diego, Calif.
Details & Registration

Fiber for Breakfast: Turning the Tide in Mississippi with Fiber
2023-05-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
The Fiber Broadband Association is pleased to announce Fiber for Breakfast Week 20: Turning the Tide in Mississippi.

Mississippi is the 42nd most connected State in the nation. Quinn Jordan and his team at the Mississippi Broadband Association are working to change lives in Mississippi with fiber. Quinn will share the actions underway to catapult the State from the back of the pack to leaders in connectivity and economic development.

Fiber for Breakfast is a weekly 30-minute live video discussion hosted by President and CEO, Gary Bolton, and features industry thought leaders on current topics that explore fiber as the critical infrastructure for 21st century communications as well as other connectivity and workplace issues.
