Mississippi Rural Health Association

Mississippi rural hospitals and clinics are being encouraged to join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs External Provider Scheduling (EPS) platform to help streamline care for veterans. 🏥🇺🇸

The system allows VA schedulers to book approved patients directly into provider schedules in real time, reducing delays, administrative work, and referral turnaround from weeks to hours. ⏱️💻

The initiative aims to improve access to local care for veterans while creating new referral opportunities for participating providers.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RRilmH

The Delta Regional Authority is making more than $16 million available through its States’ Economic Development Assistance Program to support infrastructure, workforce, and business development projects across its eight-state region. 🏗️💼

The funding will support community-driven projects focused on improving public infrastructure, transportation, and long-term economic growth, with awards ranging from $50,000 to $500,000. 📊

Apply at http://www.dra.gov/
Applications are open through July 31, 2026.

Rural hospitals and clinics can now apply for one year of free virtual and onsite technical assistance through the Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project. 🏥💻
The program is designed to help organizations strengthen value-based care efforts, including efficiency, quality, patient experience, and safety. Visit the RHPTP website for eligibility, application and application process, benefits of participation and FAQs.

☑️Apply here: https://bit.ly/4e1hbfu
Applications are open on a rolling basis, with a final deadline of August 14, 2026.

Contact Info: [email protected]

CMS has announced plans for a new self-attestation process for Rural Health Clinic recertification surveys, potentially replacing periodic on-site surveys with a brief form completed every six years. While intended to reduce administrative burden, NARHC has raised concerns about long-term compliance, accountability, and program integrity. 🏥📋

NARHC has submitted comments to CMS and continues advocating for solutions that reduce burdens while maintaining strong RHC standards. 💬

Read more: https://bit.ly/3PLXMr0

The Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Office will hold a webinar at 2 p.m. - TODAY Monday, June 1, to share information about the application process.

Don't delay! Register now: https://bit.ly/4akiOnu

📣 Save the Date(s)!

The Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Office is holding community outreach meetings:
✔️ Thursday, June 4: Pearl
✔️ Friday, June 5: Ellisville
✔️ Friday, June 5: Summit
✔️ Tuesday, June 9: Tupelo
✔️ Wednesday, June 10: Cleveland

More details forthcoming on the Mississippi RHTP website: https://mississippirhtp.com/. Stay tuned!

The RHC Coding & Billing Certification Bootcamp begins TOMORROW! 💻
Join ArchProCoding for two days of online training focused on RHC billing, compliance, documentation, and reimbursement strategies. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Last chance to join us: https://bit.ly/3NlK7FJ

A new immersive training program is helping NICU clinicians across Mississippi experience neonatal care from the perspective of premature infants. 👶
The initiative focuses on developmental care practices that may improve outcomes for vulnerable newborns while supporting broader efforts to address infant mortality across the state. 🏥

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dpqQ0D

Last chance- the conference begins NEXT week! ⏳
The 2026 Mississippi Rural Health Clinic Conference is almost here. Don’t miss your final opportunity to join rural health professionals for timely updates, practical strategies, and expert-led sessions focused on strengthening RHC operations. 💻

Register today: https://bit.ly/4eHt0cW