HIM Leader Training: Managing Your HIM Department It is important for staff in rural hospitals to understand how the HIM department works and the part HIM plays in the hospital. The goal of this training is to learn what is involved in managing the HIM department.Enroll now!HIM Leader Training: HIM Department Functions It is important for staff in rural hospitals … Read More

Advancing Community Coordination – 5 New Courses for Swing Bed Professionals Swing bed programs are increasingly important to the financial health of rural hospitals, but also a key component in the continuum of health care as many communities face aging populations, increasing comorbidities, and tightening of healthcare dollars. This program is designed to look externally at community needs before determining … Read More

Mental Health Challenges in Rural Older Adults This training provides an overview on the various mental health challenges that the older adult population faces, identifying the need to address the stigma associated with seeking mental health services that older adults may also face and how this will impact engagement in treatment. The program reviews healthcare provider considerations and recommended treatment … Read More

The Next Pandemic is Already Here: Understanding the Cost Savings of Infection ControlFriday, September 9, 2022 10 am EST The Problem: Nearly 300 people die in the US every day from a hospital acquired infection. The financial toll on the US health system is enormous ($40 billion/year). Infections have a negative impact on hospital financials not to mention the cost … Read More

2022 Summer Revenue Cycle Recertification Webinars Register now to attend our live 90-minute webinar training sessions! Each session will feature industry-relevant education specific to the topics of Patient Access, Billing, Healthcare Hospitality and Financial Counseling. Who? These webinars are designed to offer annual updates to those learners who have previously completed any of the Patient Access, Billing, Healthcare Hospitality or … Read More

Cybersecurity 101: Don’t Take the Bait Cybersecurity is one of the biggest threats in the healthcare industry today and for good reason. Hackers are becoming more and more sophisticated every day and personal healthcare data is one of their main targets. This course will provide a basic understanding of cybersecurity and what all staff should be on the lookout for … Read More

Utilization Management contributes to hospital successes as it relates to contracts with payers and reimbursement. These courses provide best practices for Utilization Management Programs that aid in the minimization of denials within healthcare facilities.Best Practice Utilization Management Programs to Minimize Denials: The Foundation This training will help hospitals’ Utilization Management/Case Management teams better understand how hospitals get paid. Participating hospital CEOs, … Read More

Two additional courses have been released in the “Improving Operations” series within the School of Hospital Operation & Projects! The new releases focus on Rural Health Clinics and Human Resources, with both courses offering 3 hours of education each. Additional titles in this series include: Ancillary Services, DME & Supply Chain, General Med/Surg & OR Services, as well as Staff … Read More

This four-part series focuses on the considerations of complex care in the rural hospital setting. Each course session takes between 35 – 45 minutes to complete an offers 0.1 IACET CEUs, 1.0 AMA Credit Hour and 1.0 ANCC Credit Hour. The Case for Complex: Caring for Higher Acuity Patients in Rural Hospitals In part one of the four-part series “The … Read More

Expand your Healthcare Grant Professional Knowledge & Earn up to 20 GPCI credits! Grant funding provides hospitals with an opportunity to secure support for initiatives and activities. These courses are designed to help individuals prepare for the Healthcare Grant Professional (HGP) Test. What’s Available? HomeTown Health has SIXTEEN courses available, including a virtual workshop. Click on any of the buttons … Read More