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12/7/11 ACO Open Door Forum   (12/02/2011)

An Invitation to Join the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for an Accountable Care Organizations Discussion, including an Overview of the Medicare Shared Savings Program Final Rule

This Is Not a Drill: Speak Up for Rural Hospitals   (10/11/2011)

by Tim Size, Executive Director, Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative, Sauk City

Job Opening at NOSORH   (10/03/2011)

Job Opening at NOSORH

Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA) receives grant   (09/13/2011)

Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA) is pleased to announce a new grant award, creating the Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center. IRHA applied for federal funding in March of 2011 and received notice of the grant award on September 2, 2011.

Unaffiliated N.C. physicians join local HIE   (09/07/2011)

WILMINGTON, NC – Coastal Connect Health Information Exchange (CCHIE) announced Wednesday the successful connection of 10 unaffiliated physician practices to its health information exchange.

Coastal Carolinas Health Alliance Brings Specialized Mobile...   (06/27/2011)

Coastal Carolinas Health Alliance Brings Specialized Mobile Simulation Training to Area Hospitals

CROPS Teaches Teens to Win Grants   (05/02/2011)

April 28, 2011

Esther Hammerschlag Wins 2011 NCHN Outstanding New & Emerging...   (04/26/2011)

2011 NCHN Outstanding New & Emerging Network Leader of the Year: Esther Hammerschlag, Network Director of Prince of Wales Health Network (Alaska)

Carolyn Bruce Recognized as the 2011 Outstanding Network Leader...   (04/26/2011)

2011 NCHN Outstanding Network Leader of the Year: Carolyn Bruce, Executive Director of Western Healthcare Alliance (CO)

Sunflower Health Network receives 2011 NCHN Outstanding Network of...   (04/26/2011)

2011 NCHN Outstanding Health Network of the Year: Sunflower Health Network (KS), received by Heather Fuller

VCOM Recognized as 2011 Friend of NCHN   (04/26/2011)

2011 Friend of NCHN: VCOM

Northern Neck Middle Peninsula Telehealth Consortium Changes Name...   (03/30/2011)

Tappahannock, VA – The Northern Neck Middle Peninsula Telehealth Consortium (NNMPTC) has formally changed its name to Bay Rivers Telehealth Alliance to better represent its growing service area and membership.

Call for Nominations for NCHN Board of Director Positions   (02/21/2011)

NCHN is a membership organization and thus is governed by a Board of Directors that is elected by the membership. Serving as a Director of NCHN is an excellent opportunity to expand your leadership skills, interact on a regular basis with your peers, and give back to the Association!

NCHN Announces New Program - Monthly Coffee Chats with Dr. Chess!   (02/21/2011)

NCHN is pleased to announce our new NCHN Coffee Chats Program! Network leaders are engaged in generating solutions in an ever-changing environment and a struggling economy. Each network community has unique needs and equally unique resources. Network leaders tend to be isolated in their professional contacts, as usually there are no other network leaders in their immediate service area. Over the years, NCHN members have made connections and built friendships with other Network Leaders through NCHN activities, such as the Annual Conference and Regional Meetings. We are pleased to announce this new program that will give you a monthly connection with your peers across the nation!

New Network in Southeastern Illinois   (02/14/2011)

A new network in Southeastern Illinois has been established, in affiliation with the National Center for Rural Health Professions, to develop and implement innovative programs, and to address the shortage of health care professionals working and residing in 13 Southeastern Illinois counties. The Illinois counties include Clark, Crawford, Cumberland, Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Jasper, Lawrence, Richland, Saline, Wabash, Wayne and White. The network has received funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration. The vision of the network is to: sustain a network that creates, facilitates and evaluates health career awareness and opportunities to grow and retain a workforce to meet the healthcare needs of Southeastern Illinois.

Member Spotlight: Prince of Wales Health Network   (02/14/2011)

The Prince of Wales Health Network is a vertical Network of healthcare providers serving Prince of Wales Island, located in rural Southeast Alaska. Prince of Wales Island (POW) is the 3rd largest island in the U.S., encompassing over 2500 square miles, with nearly 1000 miles of rugged coastline and 12 communities spread throughout the Island. The Network was formed out of recognition by the healthcare providers serving the Island that improved, facilitated collaboration would be essential to the financial success of all members, enabling them to continue providing quality care to POW’s residents. 

2011 AgriSafe Network Webinar Series   (02/14/2011)

CMS Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program Special Forum   (10/19/2010)

NCHN ELECTS LEADERSHIP FOR 09-10 AND RECOGNIZES THREE HEALTH NETWORKS   (05/07/2009)

MEDIA CONTACT: Rebecca Davis, Executive Director

TARA CRAMER WINS NATIONAL AWARD   (05/07/2009)

MEDIA CONTACT: Rebecca Davis, Executive Director 270-925-5611