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National Rural Health Association

Arkansas Rural Health Association

Brock Slabach, MPH, FACHESenior Vice President

[email protected]: @bslabach#ruralhealth

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Good news: a lot of eyes on rural health right now 108th closure: Fayette Regional Health System based in Connersville, Indiana announced it will cease operations by July 31st and lay off 437 employees, making it the 108th rural hospital to close since 2010.

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Destination NRHAPlan now to attend these 2020-21 events.

Rural Health Clinic Conference--Virtual Sept. 22-23 Kansas City, MO

Critical Access Hospital Conf.--Virtual Sept. 23-25 Kansas City, MO

Policy Institute Feb. 9-11, 2021 Washington, DC

Annual Conference May 4-7, 2021 New Orleans, LA

Rural Hospital Innovation Summit May 4-7, 2021 New Orleans, LA

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Visit RuralHealthWeb.orgfor details and discounts.

Arkansas Rural Health Association

• Congratulations on the country’s newest rural health association!

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NRHA’s Letter to FCC NRHA has voiced concerns to the FCC over the proposed reforms to the rural health care program (RHCP). Though the reforms are much needed to improve the program, the scope of the proposed changes do not meet the necessary requirements for the program to run smoothly. NRHA identified concerns that the package does not address, such as inadequate funding levels, insufficient guidance to RHCP applicants, and burdensome funding delays. Medicare for All, Medicare X, Public Option Alan quote: https://khn.org/news/delaneys-debate-claim-that-medicare-for-all-will-shutter-hospitals-goes-overboard/ The Rural Veterans Health Access Program funds three states to improve the access to needed health care services and improve the coordination of care for veterans living in rural areas. & HRSA granted 27 organizations in 21 states with up to $750,000 to create new rural residency programs. https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/hhs-funding-new-rural-workforce-programs-tune-20m

Environmental ScanBEFORE CORONA (BC)

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Summary: Rural Populations are Older, Less Healthy, Less Affluent and Have Limited Access to Multiple Types of Care

Source: iVantage Chartis Health Analytics 6

Prevalence of Medicare Patients with 6 or more Chronic Conditions

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The geography of food stamps

Rural Delivery Service Closures

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Rural Hospital and Clinic Closure Crisis:Convergence of Multiple Pressure Points

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Impact on Rural Operating Margins

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Rural Hospital Closures – 128 and counting since 2010

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Chartis Vulnerability Analysis by State

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