The award is modeled after the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. NARHCs policy and advocacy efforts advance the NARHC mission, enhancing the ability of RHCs to deliver cost-effective, quality health care to patients in rural, underserved communities. Geno earned a B.L.A. As an organization made up of diverse and passionate membership and staff, NRHA is proud to lead the way in championing this effort. Prior to taking ownership at CAI in 2014, Bill served as the Companys Senior VP for Health Policy from 1993-2013. Scott serves as the Manager of Clinic Development for Midwest Health Care based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Cape Girardeau, MO. Eritect ibusandandem hilitiam imus por simolest, iscieni moloreped quamus, velesedi totatemodis del il il ium experum erestio. Chryspus Muema Communications and marketing director If you are interesting in being on the Board, please review this Board Application Form and submit it by August 1st, 2022. Ally Zimmerman August 1997NRHA holds Southeastern Conference on Rural HIV/AIDS, "Issues in Prevention and Treatment," in Atlanta, Ga.; attendance tops 300, making it the largest meeting ever held by the association other than the annual national conference. Due to the water proximity, a ground floor elevator or stairs take you up to lobby level. NRHA participates on HHS Health Professional Shortage Area/Medically Underserved Area (HPSA/MUA) Negotiated Rulemaking Committee. VP Compliance & Cost Reporting The Board of Trustees approves a new initiative developed by President Tim Size, A Community Approach to Rural Health Policy Development, outlining a set of activities by NRHA to enhance community involvement in developing rural health policy related to health, education and economy. She has a passion for serving the health care industry, in particular health care associations. Charles is one of the organizations biggest cheerleaders. NRHA leads advocacy efforts to secure $11 billion in COVID relief funding for rural providers through the HHS COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund. She would very much appreciate your support to serve on the NARHC Board of Directors beginning in 2022. His career is dedicated to managing, certifying, overseeing compliance, and billing claims for RHCs. Charles A. James, Jr. CEO, Access Medical Clinic, 4196 Hwy 62/412, Suite A, Hardy, AR 72542 ICAHNs goal is to preserve access to rural healthcare while improving the vibrancy and viability of the communities served. Jackie also created and teaches the ArchProCoding Critical Access Hospital Coding & Billing boot camp nationally. The associations goal is to "become a definitive source of information on rural health." In partnership with the CDC, NRHA establishes the Rural Vaccine Confidence Initiative, a COVID vaccine communication and education campaign. Dr. DeChant graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science degree. Previous to this role, Lea worked as a research assistant for a consulting firm. In this role, he worked extensively on rural health care policy. Sara Seitz, MPH. NRHA holds its first invitational Rural Minority Health Conference. amanda.shelast@dchs.org. NRHA brings national attention to the growing rural hospital closure crisis. 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. Jackie King, MSHI, CPC COC, CRHCP, RH-CBS NRHA successfully fights for extension of many critical rural provider payments (and opposed sequestration cuts). erin.aune@fmdh.org. Access Medical Clinic operates 36 clinics in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Georgia. North American Healthcare Management is a strong leader in providing Revenue Cycle Management,EHR hosting, and RHC consulting services to RHCs across the country. NRHA successfully includes key rural health provisions in the Accountable Care Act. If you are interested in becoming a member Click Here for the membership application. Senior Manager Thank you for consideration to serve in this manner. President/CEO, North American Healthcare Management Services, 9245 Watson Industrial Park, St. Louis, MO 63126 Member | Senior Vice President & President for Regional Markets, Aspirus, Inc. Dr. Paul DeChant is a thought leader to C-level executives pursuing organizational well-being. The House Rural Health Care Coalition and the Senate Rural Caucus introduce the Rural Health Care Improvement Act of 2001.. NRHA supports the Senates adopted resolution (S. Res. She also holds a Masters of Public Administration from George Mason University. North American Healthcare Management is a strong leader in providing Revenue Cycle Management. Board of Directors. 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. CEO, Access Medical Clinic, 4196 Hwy 62/412, Suite A, Hardy, AR 72542. Jackie earned her Master of Science in Health Informatics degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2012. NRHA holds the first annual Rural Clinicians Conference in Denver, Colo., with more than 100 participants. Mory earned a B.S. NRHA convenes rural primary care issue group meeting in collaboration with the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. Director of Glasgow Clinic Specialty Care, FMDH Glasgow Clinic, 221 5th St. S, Glasgow, MT 59230. Vice-President of Physician Services & Clinical Networks, Dickinson County Healthcare System, 1721 S Stephenson Ave,Iron Mountain, MI 49801 Shannon assists private physician offices who desire to convert to RHC status and provides technical assistance to RHCs in maintaining compliance with the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control guidelines. The organization eliminates retained deficit and posts the first retained fund balance as an organization since 1985. Sign up for NARHC Forums The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services establishes the CMS Rural Council. Program services coordinator Shannon has been a key player in the creation of NARHCs Certified RHC Professional course. Thank you for consideration to serve in this manner. Rural Physicians Talking to Rural Physicians Transformational Rural Medicine, Education . She has a Masters Degree in Health Services Administration from National Louis University. If you want to attend both the conference and the course, you will be required to pay both registration fees. As a membership services associate, she assists managementwith all membership related duties. Dickinson County Healthcare As a program services coordinator, he assists with grant writing and monitoring, organizing educational events and initiatives, and project coordination. This has long been how rural communities are viewed and stereotyped. He began growing his clinics in rural areas after completing his MBA in 2015. Mandy Shelast Phone: 509-982-2614. She oversees all operations of the member services department. Dickinson County Healthcare Physician Assistant, Lexington Regional Health Center, 1105 N. Erie, Lexington, NE 68850 She previously worked as public relations specialist for Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, after a long career as church music director. Health Services Associates Chief Information & Security Officer Iron Mountain, MI. Nashville, TN. Phone: 202-639-0550 Laura joined NRHA staff in 2012. | My Cart | NARHC Store, NARHC 2022-2024Board of Director Candidates, Click on the Candidates Pictures to Watch Their Video Message. NRHA provides policy recommendations and guidance to the new entity which seeks to remove regulatory barriers for improving rural access and quality of care. He assures you that he will continue to make an active and energetic addition to the organization. The Kentucky Rural Health Association began in 1999 as the vision of Dr. Wayne Myer, who at the time served the state as the Director of the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health. In addition, he provides Revenue Cycle Management, RHC certification/cost reporting/Annual Evaluations, Provider Enrollment, and Financial Consulting to all types of healthcare entities. Eritect ibusandandem hilitiam imus por simolest, iscieni moloreped quamus, velesedi totatemodis del il il ium experum erestio. Please reach out to us at asst@narhc.org if you would like to transfer to the virtual option. Bill Finerfrock What Charles hopes to provide NARHC is a measure of the same passion for RHCs that some of their irreplaceable. The Center's Board of Directors represent national rural health leaders who are proven experts in the field. He believes he has a special understanding of the organization, formed during many years of involvement with it. Taylor is the top infection prevention & control regulatory compliance clinical consultant in the nation. 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. Well show you what we can do together to improve access. Noel also has 8 years of experience working with Managed Care Organizations in KY. His areas of focus included dealing with claims, provider network management, and contracting both Medicaid & Commercial lines of business. Mr. Phone: 202-639-0550, Gaby joined NRHA staff in 2009. Amy earned her bachelor of science degree in community health education from Texas A&M University and her master of public health degree from the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health. He has a bachelors degree in biology & nursing from Louisiana College. The associations mission is to provide leadership on rural health issues through advocacy, communications, education and research. predecessors have. Ringgold, GA. Ms. Quinn is a CPA with over 25 years experience in governmental compliance and cost reporting, 15 of which she spent in the Medicare Contractor arena. MRHA's communication pipeline provides individuals and . Membership in the association exceeds 10,000. Reality is much different -- and NRHA hopes to change this narrative. Jackie earned her Master of Science in Health Informatics degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2012. Erin is very outgoing and would enjoy this opportunity to grow and build networking relationships. 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 researchingissues as they arise. Since 2016, he helped represent the KRHA at the NRHAs Rural Health Policy Institute in Washington, D.C. Lisa Inman served as adjunct faculty for the UIC MSHI program for several years after graduation. Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter Rural Health Population Health Stakeholder Engagement Board of Directors Chairman: John Lewis Chief Executive Officer, Armstrong Memorial Hospital Secretary: Brock Slabach, MPH Senior Vice President, National Rural Health Association Treasurer: Lauren Hughes, MD, MPH, MSc, FAAFP State Policy Director, Farley Health Policy Center rogerdwells@icloud.com. Kentucky Primary Care Association, Inc Fremont, MI. He is one of 24 Board Certified Infection Preventionists in Louisiana, one of 1,000 in the entire United States, and 1 of just over 5,000 in the entire world. NRHA successfully advocates for relief for rural communities struggling to meet the needs of those with substance use disorders through the 21st Century Cures Act. NRHA launches partnership with the Verizon Foundation and the Appalachian Regional Commission to pilot the Rural Community Health Worker Training Program to improve A1c levels amongst diabetic patients utilizing technology to support healthy lifestyles. Prior to joining NRHA, Grace earned a bachelors degree from Villanova University in political science. AAAASF As the Executive Director, Tina provides leadership and creativity in developing program, organization, and financial plans on behalf of the association, and . NRHA launches the first annual National Critical Access Hospital Conference, with more than 100 attendees. He received his medical degree from the Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine and earned his Master of Business Administration from the University of Colorado-Denver. Southern Evals Erin participated in the implementation & build of a new EMR system & electronic policies/procedures program. Regardless of vaccination or testing status, all attendees are required to wear facemasks when indoors or when they are unable to socially distance from one another, according to current CDC guidance. She coordinates various aspects of the Rural Health Clinic and Critical Access Hospital Conferences. Health Services Associates Shannon has been a certified professional coder with the AAPC since 2006. Courtney Evans, MBA. In this era of Healthcare Reform, RHCs need strong advocates. NRHA launches re-designed website, Rural Health Voices blog and print and digital versions of. For nearly a decade, she has been dedicated to protecting patient and organization healthcare data and improving organizational culture at hospitals and clinics in the Midwest. Carrie has more than 18 years of experience working in federal health policy development, including leadership roles at Health Management Associates, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. The Technical-Assistance Forum communicates about. He believes he has a special understanding of the organization, formed during many years of involvement with it. Iron Mountain, MI. Chief External Affairs Officer. Milwaukee, WI. REPORTING EVALUATION & MANAGEMENT SERVICES (E&M) IN RHCS, John Burns,CPC, CPMA, CEMC He has administrative responsibility for all areas of member services, including membership, communications, and meetings/exhibitions. President/CEO, North American Healthcare Management Services, 9245 Watson Industrial Park, St. Louis, MO 63126, at the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN), a 57-member non-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen Illinois critical access and small rural hospitals and RHCs through collaboration. 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. 2022 Rural Health Fellows roster Leah Bouchard, ABD, AM Lea earned her bachelors degree in political science from the University at Buffalo. The clinics that his family owned were founded upon a strong commitment to Rural Primary Care and the need facing patients in these areas. COVID TESTING, MITIGATION, VACCINE CONFIDENCE & DISTRIBUTION / COMMUNITY ACCESS FORUM, Shannon Chambers, CPC, CRCA Tommy earned a bachelor of arts degree in business administration from Bridgewater College. Alexa joined NRHA staff in 2022. Throughout his career, Roger has served on multiple policy and board of director positions. Not only is Brad a physician, he also has a passion for business and politics. Shannon also provides technical assistance in billing and coding, EHR implementation, and practice management for all RHCs. North American Healthcare Management Services is a proud gold-certified, Aprima EHR/PRM. If you feel you cannot comply with the safety measures weve outlined above, we understand. He is an experienced physician executive with more than 25 years of clinical and management experience in all aspects of medical group leadership, including quality improvement, strategic planning, financial growth, acquisitions, and Lean transformation. 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