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SHIP grant applications due January 22
The Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program grant applications are due on Friday, January 22 to ICAHN. This program supports eligible hospitals in meeting value-based payment and care goals for their respective hospitals through purchases of hardware, software, and training. Applications should be sent to Brian at bashpole@icahn.org.
VIP Education Subscription
ICAHN Professional Education Services offers a 12-month education subscription package that includes learning solutions, continuing education, and workforce development, all at a price critical access and small, rural hospitals can afford. The VIP subscription offers everything from nurse leadership and cybersecurity to conflict resolution and employment law.
Is that Email really from HR?
One of the easiest ways the bad guys trick you into falling victim to their fraudulent scams is to exercise a sense of trust by pretending to be someone you know. More than likely, you receive emails from Your HR team on a frequent basis. Scammers take advantage of this constant communication by crafting spear phishing attacks using emails that spoof your HR team.
Primary Care Clinic Among Top in nation
Lawrence County Memorial Hospital Primary Care Clinic has been recognized as one of the top rural primary care practices in the United States, according to Lilypad, a Maine-based analytics firm. The Lilypad Awards recognize RHCs for their efficiency and operational excellence.
CAH TV: Rural Healthcare Explained
ICAHN recently created "CAH TV: Rural Healthcare Explained," a video outlining all that defines critical access hospitals in the state of Illinois. Click below to view this production.
Responding to Vaccine Hesitancy
COVID-19 vaccinations are underway, but many patients and healthcare workers are unsure if they want to be immunized. After attending this webinar, "Responding to Vaccine Hesitancy," on January 25 from 2 to 3 p.m., you will be able to better respond in a patient-centered manner to vaccine hesitancy.
Better Together
As a member-driven organization of 57 critical access and small, rural hospitals, we believe our strength lies in the work we do together. Through collaboration we can positively impact the future of CAHs and their rural communities.
Thanking Our Preferred Partners for Their Generous Support
