2025 SPRING SCHOLARSHIPS

Illinois Rural Health Association Workforce Development Scholarships
for behavioral health, dental and pharmacy students. 
For criteria and applications click here.  Applications due Mon, Nov. 18^th 

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FALL WEBINAR SERIES

Fundamental Aspects of Rural Social Determinants of Health 
Wednesday, October 16th at Noon CST

Presented by Tom Page, Director of Health and Community Initiatives, Riverstar

This webinar will provide an overview of the Latest Developments in SDOH including:

• Billing and revenue opportunities with Medicare
• Evolving terminology and standards related to SDOH
• CMS requirements for screening
• SDOH Screening, Assessment & Referral/Service Delivery
• Community & Partner Engagement to address SDOH (211, other service providers)
• Closing the loop: Tools and best practices for care coordination

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Shriner's Children’s Hospital Presents: 
Breaking Down Barriers to Rural Access in Pediatric Orthopedic,
Burn, & Plastics throughout Illinois
Wednesday, October 30^th at 12:30 PM CST

Presented by Dr. Scott Luhmann, CMO, Shriner's Children's Hospital St. Louis

Support by Physicians Liaisons, Jessica Myers, Amy Howell, & Chloe Tubbs

Gain a better understanding of  Shriners Children’s Hospital and Foundation:

• How Shriner's can support Rural Health Clinics, health departments, and hospitals by eliminating traditional barriers 
• Help improve rural patient access to experts in pediatric orthopedic, burn, and plastics care.
• Detailed list of diagnosis Shriner's sees
•  When and how to refer patients and
• New locations coming in 2024 and 2025 will be provided. 

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2025 Fee Schedule and Final Rule Interpretation Updates for RHCs 
Tuesday, December 10 at Noon CST

Presented by Sarah Hohman Director of Government Affairs
National Association of Rural Health Clinics 

The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule will be released in November, ahead of important changes to RHC regulations going into effect in January 2025. This webinar will cover the latest changes impacting RHCs, including modifications to the care management billing system, revision of "primary care" threshold and "mental diseases" definition and more. 

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