What's Happening
FINANCIAL IMPACTS OF THE SWING BED PROGRAM
ICAHN, in collaboration with the NIU Center for Governmental Studies, recently announced the completion of "Illinois Critical Access Hospitals: Exploring the Financial Impacts of the Swing Bed Program," part of its 2019 Rural Health Care White Paper Series.
Illinois Diabetes Symposium
The Illinois Diabetes Symposium, "Beyond Blood Sugar," will be presented on May 14-15 at the Crowne Plaza & Conference Center in Springfield. There will be a special tract on Day Two for school nurses, as well as an opportunity to meet diabetes vendors.
Behavioral Healthcare Conference
The 2019 Behavioral Healthcare Conference, "Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Illinois" will be held on April 4 at the Illinois Education Association in Springfield. Representatives from the National Council for Behavioral Health and the Illinois Department of Human Services will serve as featured speakers.
gov. pritzker signs SB 1469 into law
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed SB1469 into law today during his visit to Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL, establishing $55 million in funding for critical access hospitals throughout the state.
SHIP Grant Application Available
Small Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP) Grant Program applications for FY2018-2019 are due back at the ICAHN office on April 30, 2019. Click below and scroll to the green "Grant Information" header to obtain an application.
Coding and Billing boot camp
The Illinois Rural Health Documentation, Coding and Billing Boot Camp will be held on March 27-28. This class is designed for clinical personnel, coders, billers, EHR professionals, facility, and financial managers that work with RHCs and FQHCs.
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.
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