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November 11
TPCA Closed for Veteran's Day
November 19
November 26
November 28-29
TPCA Closed for Thanksgiving
December 4
December 4
December 5
December 24-25
TPCA Closed for Christmas
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This publication is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1,830,669, with 15 percent financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit
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BPHC All-Programs Webcast Re-Scheduled for December
(From HRSA)
-- The date for the next BPHC All-Programs webcast, originally scheduled for next week, has been changed to December 3, from 2-3 p.m. (Eastern). A link to the webcast will be sent soon. In the meantime, you may
submit questions in advance
by Wednesday, November 27.
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National Rural Health Day is November 21
(From HRSA)
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The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health
created National Rural Health Day as a way to applaud the ongoing efforts, contributions, and collaborations occurring in rural communities to address the unique challenges in accessing and delivering health care services. HRSA and other HHS entities will host events for this annual commemoration. Get more information, including a detailed schedule for HRSA’s day-long celebration,
here
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Tennessee Loan Repayment Program Application Period Now Open
Applications for the 2020 Tennessee State Loan Repayment Program (TSLRP) are now posted on the Department of Health's
website
on October 30. Eligible practitioners include primary care physicians, dentists, advance practice nurses, certified nurse midwives, physician assistants, primary care behavioral and mental health psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse specialists, and licensed clinical social workers. FQHCs are eligible sites; information from the 2019 funding cycle can be viewed
here
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The 2020 application will close on Monday, December 30.
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Federal Funding Update
There are only two weeks left until the November 21 deadline for Congress to reauthorize health center funding. Congress averted a government shutdown and health center funding cliff by passing a continuing resolution before the end of the fiscal year on September 30. The spending bill provided a temporary extension for the Community Health Center Fund, the National Health Service Corps, and the Teaching Health Centers Program, but health centers still need a long-term funding fix.
Take action now
and urge your Members of Congress to invest in the future of health centers!
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Unity for Community Health Day
On Tuesday, November 12, NACHC is organizing the first "Unity for Community Health Day" and encouraging health centers to advocate for funding by meeting with Congressional staffers in their districts. Congress will be in session in Washington, but health centers are encouraged to meet with district staff at home. Visit
NACHC’s webpage
to learn more about how you can get involved in Unity for Community Health Day.
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Court Voids Conscience Rule
On November 6, the District Court of New York voided the “conscience protections rule” from the Department of Health and Human Services that was originally set to go into effect on November 22.
The regulations would have expanded nondiscrimination protections for health care providers who decline to participate in certain health care services with which they have religious or moral objections. Such services include, but are not limited to, abortion, hormonal birth control, treatment for HIV/AIDS, gender transition services, and services for LGBT patients. The rule will not be going into effect in the immediate future, although the decision may be appealed to the Circuit Court.
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HOPE Family Health to Build Clinical Pharmacy Program
(From UnitedHealth Group)
-- The UnitedHealth Foundation has awarded a three-year, $1 million grant to help
HOPE Family Health
build a clinical pharmacy program. The partnership is expected to improve outcomes by making it easier for patients to manage their medications and adhere to their prescription drug regimens.
“When you consider that each HOPE patient takes on average 10 medications, this new approach to care will enable us to comprehensively address drug-adherence issues, provide ongoing medication management, help avoid potential drug interactions, improve patient health literacy about their medications and -- most importantly -- improve patient care,” said Jenny Dittes, co-founder and chief executive officer of HOPE Family Health.
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Rural Medical Services Wins Award for National Health Center Week Video
Congratulations to
Rural Medical Services
, one of the top three national winners in the Health Center Advocacy Network's 2019 National Health Center Week Video Contest.
Click
here
to view their "Old Town Road RMS Remix" entry.
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Health Centers in the News
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Join us on Wednesday, December 4, for the annual TPCA President's Dinner. Celebrate the achievements of the past year, enjoy time with colleagues and friends, and toast the holiday season and coming new year. The evening will include the presentation of our Awards of Excellence, and Board President Phillip Tatum will pass the gavel to incoming Board President Katina Beard.
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Nominations Open for TPCA Staff Spotlight Award
A new award to be presented at the President's Dinner is the TPCA Staff Spotlight Award. This award gives health centers the opportunity to recognize a TPCA employee who has provided exceptional support, technical assistance, and/or consulting to their health center. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, November 8.
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Register Now for UDS Training
Registration is now open for the 2019 UDS training to be held December 5 at TPCA. This training is a full-day program designed for people of all levels of prior UDS experience, and covers all aspects of the 2019 UDS Report.
The training addresses each of the report’s tables and provides an implementation-based explanation of how to successfully complete the UDS Report and how to avoid and resolve potential reporting issues. In addition to receiving UDS reporting instructions, attendees will understand the value of the UDS for health center operations and to the health center program, and receive tips to help facilitate a successful submission.
For more information and to register,
click here
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New Clinical Decision Support Resources Can Help Deliver Preventive Health Information to Patients
(From AHRQ)
-- The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has released three new preventive health clinical decision support (CDS) resources that can be implemented in a patient-facing platform, such as a patient portal or health and wellness app. The resources are based on recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Visit
CDS Connect
to learn more about improving the quality of care through clinical decision support.
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AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
(From HRSA)
-- The
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use
is a one-year, national program that will provide ambulatory clinics with expert coaching, online education and improvement tools, patient education materials, antibiotic use guidelines, and more to help prevent harms associated with antibiotic resistance, such as
Clostridioides difficile
infections. By participating, staff will have the opportunity to earn continuing education credits.
The program kicks off in December, but you must enroll by the end of this month. Learn more, including how to attend an informational webinar about the program,
here
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Rural Health Network Funding Opportunity
(From HRSA)
-- HRSA recently announced a new funding opportunity for a
Rural Health Network Development Program. HRSA
expects to invest approximately $13 million to support up to 46 integrated rural health care networks that address community needs. The networks should combine the functions of participating entities and include skilled, experienced staff with a high-functioning network board.
Apply
by Monday, November 25.
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PARTNER-SPONSORED EDUCATION & TRAINING
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Rural Suicide Prevention Webinar, Tuesday, November 19
(From HRSA)
-- Hosted BY HRSA's Office of Regional Operations - Denver, this free webinar is designed for rural providers, organizations, and communities across the nation. The purpose of the webinar is to ehnance knowledge of stress and suicide in rural areas, with a focus on farm and ranch communities, and to highlight stress/suicide prevention activities. Presenters include Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE), LivingWorks, and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Suicide prevention resources will be provided.
To join the webinar, click
here
.
Dial-in: 888-989-7695; Participant Passcode: 6473800
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Free Webinar to Spotlight Rural Health Issues
(From RME Collaborative)
-- On Saturday, November 23, the Rural Health Clinical Congress (RHCC) 2019 will hold a free, fully online, multi-topic CME/CE event tailored to primary care clinicians who provide care to patients living in rural or underserved communities. National experts will present on a wide range of clinical topics, from cardiovascular risk reduction to best practices for implementing teledermatology.
Click here
for more details and to register.
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