How to Conduct a Successful Community Health Needs Assessment

Kim Hunwardsen from Eide Bailly joins Lara Brooks to discuss strategies for hospitals to complete community health needs assessments (CHNAs) that comply with federal regulations. Her presentation emphasizes the importance of gathering comprehensive data, engaging community stakeholders, and aligning the assessment process with the requirements set by the IRS and other federal guidelines. The video runs for approximately 60 minutes.

2024 Health Equity Webinar Series Part 4: Community Collaboration

Lindsay Corcoran of Stroudwater Associates joins Lara Brooks from the Oklahoma Office of Rural Health for the fourth installment of the 2024 Health Equity Webinar Series. In this session, Lindsay discusses the importance of community collaboration and overcoming partnership barriers. The video runs for approximately 54 minutes. This is the fourth of five webinars in the series.

Oklahoma Well Owner Network Testing Program

Join Dr. Jeff Sadler from the Oklahoma Water Resources Center at OSU for an informative webinar about the Oklahoma Well Owner Network (OWON) and the importance of regular well water testing. Private well owners in Oklahoma are solely responsible for ensuring their drinking water is safe. The OWON program offers free water quality screening of household wells in collaboration with county Extension offices and other community partners. Watch the full recording (approximately 40 minutes) for valuable insights and information.

2024 Health Equity Webinar Series Part 3: Data Collection and Analysis

Lindsay Corcoran of Stroudwater Associates, joins Lara Brooks from the Oklahoma Office of Rural Health for the third installment of the 2024 Health Equity Webinar Series. In this session, Lindsay highlights the importance of health data and offers an overview of best practices in data collection. The video runs for approximately 58 minutes. This is the third of five webinars in the series.

2024 Rural Hospital CEO/CFO Webinar Series Part 2: Medicare Advantage Analysis and Strategies

Join Zach Boser from Wintergreen for an in-depth webinar on Medicare Advantage, specifically tailored for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). Zach covers the fundamentals of Medicare Advantage, key strategies to optimize reimbursement and improve patient care, and the rapid growth of Medicare Advantage and its implications for rural providers. Additionally, Zach presents a detailed case study analysis by Wintergreen and shares best practices and solutions to effectively address the challenges associated with Medicare Advantage. The video runs for around 51 minutes and is the second installment of a four-part series.

Oklahoma Healthy Brain Initiative

Join Jacob Guinan and Morgan Hamilton from the Oklahoma State Department of Health as they discuss the agency's Healthy Brain Initiative. In this 30-minute recording, they discuss a range of topics, including educational opportunities, the statewide coalition, and the Dementia Friendly Oklahoma Recognition Program.

Rural Health Information Exchange (HIE) Implementation

Representatives from the Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality (OFMQ) and MyHealth Access Network join Lara Brooks to discuss the Oklahoma Health Information Exchange (HIE) and implementation strategies for rural healthcare providers. The video is approximately 58 minutes long.