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The Georgia Rural Health Association (GRHA) is the oldest state rural health association in the country. Founded in 1981, this nonprofit network of healthcare providers, educators, and individuals is united in its commitment to improve the health and healthcare services of rural Georgians.
GRHA’s Annual Membership and Rural Health Clinic Conference
Evergreen Resort, Stone Mountain
October 24-26, 2023


Location:
EVERGREEN
LAKESIDE RESORT
4021 Lakeview Dr.,
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Click here to register now for the 2023 GRHA’s Annual Conference.
2022 GRHA Annual Membership and Rural Health Clinic Conference
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If you have any questions, Contact
Charles Owens by email at cowens@georgiasouthern.edu or by phone at 229.322.8290.
GRHA Hosting Two Zoom Meetings on Vaccine Hesitancy
GRHA is pleased to partner with Morehouse School of Medicine and Georgia CEAL to help you address Vaccine Hesitancy related to COVID-19. Drs. Chris Ervin and Tabia Akintobi of Morehouse School of Medicine lead a distinguished panel in a rich discussion to help us relate and communicate effectively with those we serve to resolve their concerns related to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.
– Session 1: COVID-19 Vaccine development, deployment and discussion of the current state of Georgia vaccinations.
– Session 2: A focus on effective communication and outreach to ensure the maximum number are informed and accepting of the COVID-19 Vaccine
Good Pill: Medication Access to the Underserved
Good Pill is a nonprofit pharmacy that charges a nominal flat fee regardless of your insurance status and delivers directly to the patient’s home.
To view presentation material and contact information, click here.
GRHA RHC Conference December 2017
December 11, 12, & 13 (Mon-Wed) in Savannah, Georgia
Presenters/Presentations:
- Nathan Baugh, National Rural Health Clinic Association/Washington Updates
- Jim Cramer, CPA, Partner, Draffin & Tucker, CPAs, LLP/Cost Reporting
- Julie Quinn, CPA, Health Services Associates/Program Evaluation and HIPAA Compliance
- Susan Moore, MAG & Jody Denson, HealthePardigm/Equippin Physicians for the Shift to Quality Payment Program
- Marty Fallon, Peach State/Overview and Tips
- Patty Harper, Inquiseek/Human Resources Administration in your RHC
- Gary Lucas, Association of Rural Heath Professional Coding/ICD-10-CM – Review of the Key Guidelines for Coding & Reporting
- Kay Brooks, ASPIRE Behavioral Health/Integration of Behavioral Health & Primary Care
- Clifton Bush, Albany Area of Primary Health Care/Effectively Addressing the Health of our Children and Elderly for Improved Health Outcomes
- Erin Mundy, Statewide Area Health Education Centers/Georgia preceptor tax incentive program
- Chris Scoggins, Mercer University School of Medicine/Doctors Wanted: Today’s Landscape for rural Physician recruitment
- Sherrie Williams, Georgia Partnership for Telehealth/Leading, Promoting and Marketing Your Telehealth Program by Analysis & Strategic Planning
- Joceylyn Yates, Albany Area of Primary Health Care/Quality Healthcare For Everyone
Georgia Rural Health Association 2017 Conference
November 5 – 8 in Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Presenters/Presentations:
- Kay Newberry Brooks/Integration of Behavioral Health & Primary Care
- Tyler Williams, MHA/Collaboration between Rural Hospitals and FQHCs
- Melissa Garno, EdD, RN/Educating Rural PMH Advanced Practice Nurses
- Stacey L. Flint/Focus On Rural Healthcare
- Erin Mundy,MPA/AHEC Primary Care Summit update
- Lisa Carhuff MSN RN/Rural Hospital Stabilization – A Three Year Approach
- Nita Ham, Director State Office of Rural Health Programs/Putting The Community in Community Paramedicine
GRHA SHIP Webinar for CFO Board Communication Training
Provided by Steve Bedsole, CPA, Parter, Draffin & Tucker
Sponsored by the SHIP Grant (CFDA: 93.301) via the State Office of Rural Health
Video link:
http://connect.georgiasouthern.edu/p1l2ii0rjrm/
If you experience technical difficulties, please contact: Charles Owens at cowens@georgiasouthern.edu or call 229 322 8290.
Successful April 2017 RHC Conference!
A special thank you to our Presenters!
Presenters:
- Patty Harper, Revenue Cycle Management
- Lisa McFann, Pay for Performance – Understanding Value Based Health Care
- Linda Wiant and Stanfinie Clayton, Department of Community Health Update on new CMO Contract
- Gary Lucas, Top 5 Revenue Generating Areas for Rural Health Clinics including ICD-10 Audit Findings
- Jodi Ingram, CMO – Peach State Question & Answers
- Mark Lynn, RHC Regulation Compliance including NEW RequirementsGRHA