Primary Care Scholarships and Loan Repayment

“The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Health Workforce has many exciting loan repayment and scholarship programs for primary care students and providers interested in a rewarding career in primary care.

To prepare for these opportunities, you can view the Application Bulletin which outlines the eligibility requirements, disciplines and estimated open dates for all of our programs. Sign up to receive email alerts for when each of the 2016 application cycles open.” [Source: HRSA]

HRSA Health Information Technology and Quality Webinar - Telehealth for Safety Net Providers

“The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) presents a Health Information Technology and Quality Webinar, Telehealth for Safety Net Providers, on September 20th from 2:00-3:00pm ET.

Participants can REGISTER HERE.

Telehealth is the use of electronic information and telecommunication technologies to support long-distance clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, public health and health administration. Telehealth technology can be a valuable addition to a wide variety of care settings, and can effectively shrink the distance between nodes of underserved care.

Presenters will provide an overview of some programs available to support the use of telehealth for medically underserved populations, and highlight examples of how this technology is currently being used to treat patients.  Presenters include:

• Matthew Quinn - Director of Healthcare Initiatives, Office of Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis, Federal Communications Commission
• Brian Christensen, RN - Clinical Telehealth Coordinator, REACH Network, Benefis Health System
• Gene Koppy -  Project Director and Telehealth Technical Specialist, REACH Network, Benefis Health System

Questions for presenters are welcome ahead of the event and may be emailed to healthit@hrsa.gov.” [Source:  HRSA]

New NASHP Resource: Access and the Safety Net

Click here to visit NASHP's new web section for resources about the safety net and access to care for vulnerable populations. Since 2006, NASHP has developed a breadth of work on this topic with the support of the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and The Commonwealth Fund. In addition to information on Access and the Safety Net initiatives, NASHP’s recent publications and other resources, including webinars, blogs, and meeting materials on this topic area are available.

Webinar: “Health IT Project Management 101: How to Avoid Failure”

Health Resources and Services Administration is offering a Health Information Technology and Quality Webinar called “Health IT Project Management 101: How to Avoid Failure" on Friday June 22, 2:00 PM ET.  This webinar focuses on the basic concepts and knowledge areas of project management as they apply to a health information technology (IT) implementation. Click here for more information on this webinar and to register.

Webinar: Meaningful Use Satge II for Safety Net Providers

Overview of Meaningful Use Stage 2 NPRM for Safety Net Providers
Friday March 30, 2012, 2:00 pm (ET)

This webinar will feature lead staff from CMS who will provide an overview of the Meaningful Use Stage II Proposed Rule, released in February with comments due in April. Staff will also be available to address specific questions from safety net providers. HRSA encourages all safety net providers to participate in this call to learn more about this proposed rule.

To register:
http://webcast.streamlogics.com/audience/index.asp?eventid=71352785

The webinars are sponsored by the Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Health Information Technology and Quality. Questions can be emailed to healthit@hrsa.gov.

ICD 10 For Safety Net Providers

The Health Resources and Services Administration provides an online resource for safety net providers to learn more about the conversion of ICD-9 to ICD-10. The deadline set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a Final Rule (PDF-237 KB) to convert to using ICD-10 is October 1, 2013. However, prior to this date, all providers that electronically transmit data will need to convert from coding version 4010/4010A1 to version 5010 by January 1, 2012. Failure to convert and transmit data using ICD-10 codes will compromise a provider’s ability to bill for reimbursement and will also affect other activities including qualifying for quality incentive programs. This webpage provides resources on the definition of ICD-9 and ICD-10, who needs to transition, and available resources to support the transition.

Fostering Careers in Health Care: A Discussion with Faith & Community Leaders Linking Faith and Community Leaders to Information about Job Opportunities Created by the Affordable Care Act

Join Joshua DuBois, Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships and Dr. Mary Wakefield, Administrator, Health Resources and Services Administration for a conversation on job opportunities created by the Affordable Care Act. Combined with the earlier investments made by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the provisions of the Affordable Care Act will support the training, development, and placement of more than 16,000 new primary care providers over the next five years.

CALL DETAILS
WHAT: Fostering Careers in Health Care: A Discussion with Faith & Community Leaders
Linking Faith and Community Leaders to Information about Job Opportunities Created by the Affordable Care Act
DATE: Tuesday, February 15, 2011
TIME: 1:30 PM Eastern, 12:30 PM Central, 11:30 AM Mountain, 10:30 AM Pacific
DIAL IN INFORMATION:  1-888-323-9813 (no passcode is needed)

Participants:

• Joshua DuBois, Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships
• Dr. Mary Wakefield, Administrator, Health Resources and Services Administration
• Mara Vanderslice, Acting Director, Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships
• Burt Waller, Executive Director, Christ Community Health Services, Memphis, TN
• Dr. Mary Hill, Associate Dean, College of Pharmacy, Nursing & Allied Health Sciences, Howard University

You do not need to RSVP for this call. If you have questions please send an email to:  partnerships@hhs.gov

Hosted by the Partnership Center and the Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services