Nebraska Rural Health Association

Ask any rural healthcare CEO, administrator, or clinical manager what their organization's greatest asset is, and the answer is almost always the same: its people. Across our hospitals, clinics, public health departments, long term care facilities, and EMS agencies, talented professionals show up every day to care for their neighbors and strengthen the communities they call home.

At the same time, those same leaders will tell you that workforce challenges remain one of the greatest threats facing rural healthcare. That is why the latest edition of Greater Nebraskan Health is dedicated to Nebraska's rural healthcare workforce and to the people working every day to make Greater Nebraska the best place to work, live, and raise a family.

Learn more in the latest issue of Greater Nebraskan Health: https://loom.ly/KbTP0TA

NeRHA's Executive Director Jed Hansen presented on how collaboration makes Nebraska stronger with Margaret Woeppel from the Nebraska Hospital Association at the National Rural Health Association National Conference. They showcased collaborative efforts expanding Age Friendly Health Systems, Maternal Safety, addressing Dental Emergencies, and jointly offering education opportunities such as the Nebraska Rural Health Conference.

The John A. Hartford Foundation Creighton University Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative - NPQIC Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

This year's Nebraska Rural Health Conference Pre-Conference Workshop was developed by the Greater Nebraska Rural Research Network, a permanent committee of NeRHA, with the mission of reducing rural health disparities through research. In this workshop, we will share experiences with and learnings from rural research to support rural health care providers in considering the value that research might bring to them and their communities.

Learn how rural research improves the bottom line, enhances staff satisfaction, and benefits rural communities June 8th from 10:00am-4:00pm.

Register for the pre-conference today: https://loom.ly/rihHlfc

The 2026 Nebraska Rural Health Conference is just a couple of weeks away! The Rural Health Clinic track covers practical strategies for strengthening financial performance, improving care delivery, navigating quality reporting updates, and exploring emerging technology in rural health care. Designed for rural health clinics specifically, these sessions offer actionable insights to support long-term operational success.

Here's what's on the agenda:

💵From Contracts to Actuals: Using Data to Strengthen Financial Performance in Rural Clinics

🏥Rural Health Clinic Compliance Update

📋Rural Health Clinic Quality Reporting Updates 2026

💻Practice AI Deployment in Rural Hospitals

Register today! https://loom.ly/xXujct4

The Rural Health Conference is right around the corner, and we have an incredible lineup of breakouts planned. Our Operations sessions will cover everything from strengthening board relationships and improving operational performance to maximizing marketing budgets and preparing for evolving cyber threats.

Here's what's on the agenda:

📈Optimizing Your Relationship with the Board: An Executive Guide to Strategic Partnership

📣Making Marketing Matter: Budget Strategies and Cost Report Opportunities for Rural Hospitals

💸Revenue Cycle & Operational Performance Improvement

💻When Cyber Threats Strike: Managing Risk, Compliance, and Communication

🔍Nebraska Medicaid State Directed Payment Program — A Comprehensive Look

Register today! https://loom.ly/xXujct4

The Rural Health Conference is right around the corner, and we have an incredible lineup of breakouts planned. Our Workforce sessions explore the key challenges shaping Nebraska’s health care workforce, from labor market trends and visa barriers to workforce pipeline development and rural recruitment solutions.

Here's what's on the agenda:

🧑‍🏭Vital Signs: What Labor Market Data Tells Us About Nebraska’s Health Care Workforce
💵The $100K Barrier: Navigating New H-1B Visa Fees
💪Building Nebraska’s Health Care Workforce: Innovative Strategies to Strengthen the Pipeline
🏠Housing Solutions for Rural Workforce Recruitment

Register today! https://loom.ly/xXujct4

The Rural Health Conference is just a month away, and we have an incredible lineup of breakouts planned. Our Community sessions explore topics from health care access for rural veterans to protecting patient access to Medicaid.

Here’s what’s on the agenda:
🎖️Closing the Gap: Improving Health Care Access for Rural Veterans
👏Building a Fanbase: Branding, Loyalty, and Community in Rural Health Care
🌪️Crisis Leadership in the New Disaster Era—Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
👩‍👧‍👦Protecting Patient Access in a New Era of Medicaid

Join us in Kearney June 8-9! 🔗https://loom.ly/xXujct4

Join us for one or more sessions in the Populations breakout track at the 2026 Nebraska Rural Health Conference.

Here's what's on the agenda:
🤱 Improving Maternal Outcomes in Rural Communities
Join representatives from the University of Nebraska Medical Center - UNMC, Dartmouth Health, and Pender Community Hospital for look at strengthening rural maternal care outcomes.

🌽 The Good Life: Strengths, Opportunities, and Our Way Forward
The UNMC College of Public Health provides a temperature check on Nebraska’s health. Where do we rank, and how do we ensure a healthy future for the next generation of Nebraskans?

💻 Telehealth in Action: Connecting Rural Patients to Care
Explore how Avel eCare, Bryan Health, gpTRAC, and others are using virtual models to bridge the gap in behavioral health and specialty care access.

🔬 Rural Research Network: What It Is and Why It Matters
Learn about rural clinical with University of Nebraska Medical Center - UNMC and Dartmouth Health. Discover how rural providers can lead the way.

Don't miss your chance to engage directly with these health leaders and clinical experts. Let’s build a healthier rural future together! 🔗 Register now to secure your spot: https://loom.ly/Y_0a5YQ

They say all politics is local, but national decisions often shape how we deliver care in our own backyards. That's why we're excited to announce Carrie Cochran-McLain, Chief Policy Officer with the National Rural Health Association, will be joining us as a keynote speaker at this year’s Rural Health Conference. Join us to get the latest updates on federal policy developments that impact rural communities.

Register today! 🔗https://loom.ly/xXujct4

We are thrilled to announce that legendary University of Nebraska-Lincoln Volleyball Coach John Cook will be a keynote speaker at this year’s Nebraska Rural Health Conference!

Coach Cook knows exactly what it takes to build a winning culture and foster teamwork, values that are just as important in rural health care as they are on the volleyball court.

Don’t miss your chance to hear from a local icon and connect with peers dedicated to the future of Nebraska’s health.

Register today! 🔗https://loom.ly/xXujct4