CMS Proposes Policies to Improve Patient Safety and Promote Health Equity CMS is proposing that rural emergency hospitals could be designated as graduate medical education training sites. As a result, more medical residents would be able to train in rural settings, which can help address workforce shortages in these communities. This proposal builds on other policies to support access to care in rural and other underserved communities. Proposed Rule Would Reward Hospitals that Deliver

New from the 988 Lifeline Team: Toolkit Updates, Mental Health Awareness Month In preparation for Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the 988 Lifeline Team has uploaded many new shareables to our 988 Partner Toolkit. Please continue to use the resources in the 988 Partner Toolkit to help engage your communities. New 988 Lifeline Social Media Shareables For the month of May, the 988 Lifeline social media shareables focus on

Addressing Disparities in Liver Diseases Conference April 18 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm The Community Liver Alliance is collaborating with national colleagues to host our first Addressing Disparities in Liver Diseases Conference. This virtual Conference will be held on April 18, 2023 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST.   Health disparities in the United States became more apparent during the pandemic. The conference empowers us to address health disparities, including differences that

  DEA to host summit on Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Charleston, WV The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the State of West Virginia are hosting a discussion on Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Charleston, West Virginia on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The event will take place at the University of Charleston’s Riggleman Hall, 2300 MacCorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV

  The Center for Rural Health Development to Host Appalachian Health Leadership Forum Rural health care leaders, community residents, and organizations, along with public health board and executive leaders are set to join at Stonewall Resort & Conference Center in Roanoke, WV on April 28th and 29th, 2023 for the annual Appalachian Health Leadership Forum hosted by the Center for Rural Health Development. They will be joined by community leaders