Rural health clinics, hospitals and practices face unique challenges with the implementation and execution of health IT. These indistry resources and tools will help guide your rural healthcare organization's journey to meaningful health IT adoption.
Rural Health IT Resources
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HIMSS Rural Health IT CommunityJun 2015
Explore information sets that are essential factors that impact the success of transitions of care.
Jun 2015
The second of this two-part webinar series, "Telehealth and Practice Management", explores the existing and emerging challenges and risks engendered by the use of technology.
Jun 2015
Learn about the early gains and lessons learned with care coordination and health information technology adoption.
May 2015
Join us for the first of this two-part webinar series as we explore the current landscape of how telehealth has been used successfully to improve health outcomes.
Mar 2015
Join our panelists as we dive into how to get the most out of your Electronic Health Record. Our discussion will highlight a provider perspective of working with the EHR, best practices when working with your vendor, followed by an open forum with you the attendees.
Dec 2014
An overview of HRSA's programs (FQHCs, PCAs), for underserved populations, including funding opportunities for Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCNs).
Nov 2014
CPAs discuss the types of meaningful use audits, best practices, pitfalls, mitigation strategies and reimbursement opportunities.
Oct 2014
Learn about how to overcome challenges faced by medical practices and CHCs, including utilizing Regional Extension Centers (RECs) and the use of a Chinese-language patient portal.
Oct 2014
Learn about the impacts of health IT on workflow from providers and office management: What it was like before, during and after implementations.
Sep 2014
HIMSS leaders provide an in-depth look at opportunities for you and your organization, as well as HIMSS' commitment to rural health IT adoption at the national and practice levels.
Nov 2013
This white paper describes a pilot study whose goal was to examine the usability of an interactive, bilingual touch screen computer-based educational program to promote breastfeeding practices among Hispanic women living in rural settings.
Oct 2012
This white paper describes a case study of the deployment of a prototype low-cost digital slate for assisting the tracking of child malnutrition in rural India.
The Basics
Jun 2015
Explore information sets that are essential factors that impact the success of transitions of care.
Jun 2015
Learn about the early gains and lessons learned with care coordination and health information technology adoption.
Oct 2012
This site includes a series of (toolbox) modules targeted towards rural health providers seeking to implement health IT to improve the overall effectiveness of their institutions.
Jan 2012
This toolkit provides federal resources to guide rural health facilities and providers through the phases of choosing, implementing and operating HIT systems.
Jan 2011
This self-assessment tool can be used to assess your organizational strengths and weaknesses and is intended to help network leaders and members identify areas needing attention.
Dec 2010
This health IT adoption primer focuses on EHR adoption for CAHs in pursuit of Meaningful Use and emerged based on findings from a pilot program.
Case Studies
Jul 2014
The 34-county Southern Ohio Health Care Network (SOHCN) is governed by a board comprised of six members representing the three largest health care providers (HCPs)in the original service area, led by the Adena Health System. This document highlights how the group leveraged FCC funds to expand broadband capabilities.
Mar 2014
This webinar identifies infrastructure and workforce barriers in rural health and discusses how the Mayborough District Health Service utilized clinical informatics to improve, adapt and overcome these challenges.
Jul 2011
[Case Study] Serving a rural community of about 20,000 people, the EHR now serves as the foundation of this medical practice.
Apr 2011
Best practices and lessons learned by Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Inc. (ESRHS) during its successful EMR implementation.
Jul 2008
[Case Study] Eliminating waste at White River Rural Health Center and becoming a lean organization has increased our competitive advantage.
May 2008
[Case Study] Established an EHR system that could meet the long list of demands innate when providing healthcare in rural communities to high populations of migrant/seasonal farmworkers and un-insured patients.
Business Cases
Jun 2015
Learn more about healthcare intelligence from a business and clinical perspective.
Jun 2015
Learn about a healthcare scenario framework when evaluating the potential efficacy of initiatives and investments in non-urban settings.
May 2015
Explore the challenges and opportunities around data security in rural healthcare.
May 2015
Learn how healthcare delivery and reimbursement is undergoing transformational change. For rural and independent community healthcare organizations, historically operating with limited assets, the challenges are greater that their urban counterparts.
Incentive Programs
May 2013
This document discusses federal resources available to rural providers who aim to achieve meaningful use.
Feb 2011
This is a publication of the Technical Assistance and Services Center (TASC), a program of the National
Rural Health Resource Center.
Policy
Feb 2013
View HIMSS Brief Facts on FCC Rural Healthcare Pilot Staff Report
Telehealth
Jun 2015
The second of this two-part webinar series, "Telehealth and Practice Management", explores the existing and emerging challenges and risks engendered by the use of technology.
May 2015
Join us for the first of this two-part webinar series as we explore the current landscape of how telehealth has been used successfully to improve health outcomes.
Dec 2012
As part of the Rural Health Care Pilot Program, several New Mexico healthcare organizations will receive funds from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to build a telehealth broadband network infrastructure over the next four years.
Webinars
Jun 2015
The second of this two-part webinar series, "Telehealth and Practice Management", explores the existing and emerging challenges and risks engendered by the use of technology.
May 2015
Join us for the first of this two-part webinar series as we explore the current landscape of how telehealth has been used successfully to improve health outcomes.
Mar 2015
Join our panelists as we dive into how to get the most out of your Electronic Health Record. Our discussion will highlight a provider perspective of working with the EHR, best practices when working with your vendor, followed by an open forum with you the attendees.
Nov 2014
CPAs discuss the types of meaningful use audits, best practices, pitfalls, mitigation strategies and reimbursement opportunities.
Oct 2014
Learn about how to overcome challenges faced by medical practices and CHCs, including utilizing Regional Extension Centers (RECs) and the use of a Chinese-language patient portal.
Oct 2014
Learn about the impacts of health IT on workflow from providers and office management: What it was like before, during and after implementations.
Sep 2014
HIMSS leaders provide an in-depth look at opportunities for you and your organization, as well as HIMSS' commitment to rural health IT adoption at the national and practice levels.