Calendar of Events

Getting Eligible Children Enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP: School-Based Strategies that Make the Grade

Event date: 
07/29/2010

Attend a free webinar for CHIPRA outreach grantees and others engaged in health coverage outreach and enrollment activities. Time: 2:30pm ET.  [Event]


Lessons From The Top: See How Hospitals Reached The Pinnacle Of Clinical And Financial Performance

Event date: 
08/11/2010

Mortality, length of stay and patient safety. Those are among key clinical measures used in the annual 100 Top Hospitals. See what you can learn from hospitals on this year’s roster, including how these hospitals achieved high marks in: Patient-care quality, including mortality and complications reductions; Patient-satisfaction scores; and Hospital operations, including controlling expenses and boosting operating margins.  Time: 10am CT.  [Event]


2011 EMS Cruise

Event date: 
03/06/2011 - 03/13/2011

Warm weather EMS cruisers rejoice!  Hundreds of EMTs, First Responders, Firefighters, family and friends will be joining you on the 2011 cruise.  Location: Mexican Riviera. [Event]


Patient Flow Simulation Workshop

Event date: 
09/29/2010

During this interactive workshop at the Rural Health Clinic and Critical Access Hospital Conferences, you will step inside a simulated emergency department for hands-on exercises designed to track patient flow and personnel activities to save time and improve care from ER to discharge.  Location: Kansas City, MO.  [Event]


National Cooperative of Health Networks Association Regional Meeting

Event date: 
09/27/2010

Morning sessions will cover health reform topics related to networks. Afternoon sessions will cover topics related to network funding, leadership, and development.  Location: Chicago, IL.  [Event]


Meaningful Use Workgroup: Public Hearing on Population Health

Event date: 
07/29/2010

Participation in meetings will be available via webconference or audio teleconference. The focus of testimony revolves around two primary questions: 1) What population health effects should public health agencies expect as the nation moves toward meaningful use (MU) of certified EHRs?  2) How can governmental public health agencies leverage these MU efforts and investments and the goals of a learning health system to improve population health?  Time: 9:am ET.  [Event]


Be Prepared - Take Charge of the Survey Process

Event date: 
08/23/2010

Save the Date.  The Wisconsin Office of Rural Health will be holding an educational webinar for Small Rural and Critical Access Hospitals. Presenter: Katherine A. Kuchan, Hall, Render, Killian, Health & Lyman.  Time: 11am CT.


2010 NICOA Biennial Conference

Event date: 
09/25/2010 - 09/28/2010

The theme of the conference is: Aging In Indian Country: Embracing the Past and Facing the Future.  Location: Traverse City, MI.  [Event]


Immigrant Health Coverage Options Workshops

Event date: 
09/14/2010

Training will Cover: Public Benefits Programs for Immigrant Families living in WI, with Special Attention Paid to Non-Qualified Immigrant Health Coverage Options; Strategies to Enroll, Use & Maintain Coverage; A Look Ahead: What Will Health Reform Change?; and Cultural Sensitivity-Practical Tips.  Location: Madison, WI.  [Event]


Immigrant Health Coverage Options Workshops

Event date: 
09/16/2010

Training will Cover: Public Benefits Programs for Immigrant Families living in WI, with Special Attention Paid to Non-Qualified Immigrant Health Coverage Options; Strategies to Enroll, Use & Maintain Coverage; A Look Ahead: What Will Health Reform Change?; and Cultural Sensitivity-Practical Tips.  Location: Milwaukee, WI.  [Event]