RuralMED Health Coop's 4th Annual CAH Conference: Rural Health Aligned

Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM to Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM CDT

Younes Conference Center North, 707 West Talmadge Road, Kearney, NE, 68845, United States

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Wednesday, Apr 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM to Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM CDT

Younes Conference Center North, 707 West Talmadge Road, Kearney, NE, 68845, United States.

Please join us for the ruralMED Health Cooperative’s 4th Annual Critical Access Hospital Conference: Rural Health Aligned for a day and a half of interactive breakouts, engaged education, and networking with other CAHs around the state. 

LOCATION: Younes Conference Center North (attached to Crowne Plaza), Kearney, NE

DATE: Wednesday, April 16th & Thursday, April 17th, 2025

REGISTER BY: March 31st, 2025!

 

Education Credit Hours

Education hours are available & marked with session tags. The conference landing page & agenda will be updated as the hours are approved.

Education credits that will be available:

  • American Academy of Professional Coders - AAPC
  • Nebraska Board of Public Accountancy (11 hours for full conference)

 

Hospital Board Member Education

Wednesday's education is designed for Hospital Board Members who wish to attend. Look for the "Board Education" session tags. 

 

Discount Code / Registration Instructions: 

  1. Click the “Register Now” button
  2. A pop-up window will load
  3. Select the number of registrations/tickets you would like
  4. Select "Continue"
  5. On the right-hand side, enter the discount code
  6. Click the “Apply” button.
  7. Double-check that the discount code is applied.

  8. Fill out the rest of your registration information for yourself/your team.

  9. Select the Breakout Sessions you and your team would like to attend.

  10. Click the “Complete Registration” button!

 

Hotel Information:

Crowne Plaza Kearney, an IHG Hotel

707 W Talmadge Rd, Kearney, NE 68845
308-238-7000

Hotel Block is available under the name "ruralMED"

 

 

 

Cancellation Policy:

Conference registration cancellations made prior to March 31st, 2025 are subject to a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the registration costs. We are unable to accommodate registration cancellations after March 31st, 2025.

Sessions on Apr 16, 2025

08:00 AM

Breakfast & Check-In

08:00 AM - 09:00 AMYounes Conference Center North
09:00 AM
Keynote

Communicate in Full Color

09:00 AM - 10:30 AMYounes Conference Center North
    Scott Schwefel
    Chief Executive OfficerDiscover Yourself

    In 1995 Scott Schwefel founded Minnesota’s largest technology training company and then sold it successfully in 2003. His company made the Minnesota Fast50 list in 1997 and 1998, and he was named to Minnesota’s 40 under 40 list of successful top executives in 1999. Next he founded Discover Yourself, a three time Inc. 5000 award winner, a Minnesota Fast50 winner, and currently the largest distributor of the Insights Discovery personality profile in the world.

    Scott has trained and coached over 4000 CEOs personally, and is a Certified Speaking Professional, a designation held by only 10% of all professional speakers. His Ted Talk has nearly 4 million views, and he has presented in 20 countries and all 50 states. He is a published author, has lived remotely with the Hadza and Maasai tribes in Tanzania, and is a featured speaker for Vistage, the largest organization of CEOs in the world.

    Scott is passionate about coaching emerging CEOs, and working with current CEOs looking to move themselves and their business to the next level.

    11:00 AM
    Keynote

    Telling the Story of Our Rural Communities: A Community Leaders Panel

    11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    01:30 PM
    Board Education

    Hot Takes in Board Governance

    01:30 PM - 02:30 PMBoard Education
      Amber Ackerson, J.D.,
      General Counsel & ComplianceruralMED
      Revenue Cycle

      Denials: Beating the Payors at Their Own Game

      01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
        Hayley Prosser
        Executive Director of Revenue Cycle ServicesruralMED
        Clinical, Quality

        Infection Prevention and Control Programs: Infection Prevention Support and Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork

        01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
          Rebecca Martinez, BSN, BA, RN, CIC
          Registered Nurse; Infection PreventionistNebraska ICAP
          Roundtable

          Therapy Roundtable: Part 1

          01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
          Roundtable

          Marketing Hot Topics

          01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
          Roundtable

          Human Resources Roundtable: Part 1

          01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
          Roundtable

          EMR Roundtables

          01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
          Finance

          Improving CAH Financial Performance

          01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
            Bryce Betke, CPA, FHFMA,
            Chief Financial OfficerruralMED
            Bill Evans
            Director of Healthcare FinanceruralMED
            02:45 PM
            Board Education

            Federal and Legislative Updates

            02:45 PM - 03:45 PMBoard Education
              John Kuehn
              Co-FounderSand Creek Strategy
              Revenue Cycle

              Navigating Payor Contracts

              02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
                Shelly Cassidy
                Vice President of Revenue Cycle ServicesruralMED
                Roundtable

                Therapy Roundtable: Part 2

                02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
                Roundtable

                Foundation Roundtable

                02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
                Roundtable

                RHC Roundtable

                02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
                Finance, Human Resources, CEOs

                Staffing Productivity: Applications for Hospital Leaders

                02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
                  Bryce Betke, CPA, FHFMA,
                  Chief Financial OfficerruralMED
                  Clinical, Quality, Informatics, Therapy

                  Quality: Mandates, Metrics, and Resources Roundtable Discussion

                  02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
                    Jennifer Harris
                    Director of Revenue IntegrityruralMED
                    Nicole Ackles, RN, BSN
                    Clinical Operations DirectorruralMED
                    Michelle Dick, RN
                    Clinical Nurse InformaticsruralMED
                    AAPC CEU

                    Embrace the Gray-t Unknown: The Gray Areas of Coding and Compliance

                    02:45 PM - 03:45 PMAAPC CEU
                      Samantha Monahan, COC, CAH-CBS,
                      Certified Coding Auditor & EducatorruralMED
                      Compliance, Administration

                      The Compliance 411: Section 504 and 1557

                      02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
                        Amber Ackerson, J.D.,
                        General Counsel & ComplianceruralMED
                        04:00 PM
                        Board Education

                        Leveraging Board Influence

                        04:00 PM - 05:00 PMBoard Education
                          John Kuehn
                          Co-FounderSand Creek Strategy
                          Revenue Cycle

                          Revenue Cycle Hot Topics 2025

                          04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
                            Shelly Cassidy
                            Vice President of Revenue Cycle ServicesruralMED
                            Hayley Prosser
                            Executive Director of Revenue Cycle ServicesruralMED
                            Roundtable

                            Human Resources Roundtable: Part 2

                            04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
                            Finance

                            CFO Panel and Finance Roundtable

                            04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
                              Bryce Betke, CPA, FHFMA,
                              Chief Financial OfficerruralMED
                              AAPC CEU

                              Risky Business: Target Your Hospital’s Risk

                              04:00 PM - 05:00 PMAAPC CEU
                                Samantha Monahan, COC, CAH-CBS,
                                Certified Coding Auditor & EducatorruralMED
                                Clinical, Quality, EVS

                                Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Across the Facility: Resources and Reminders

                                04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
                                  Rebecca Martinez, BSN, BA, RN, CIC
                                  Registered Nurse; Infection PreventionistNebraska ICAP
                                  HIM, Compliance, Administration

                                  HIPAA 2024

                                  04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
                                    Amber Ackerson, J.D.,
                                    General Counsel & ComplianceruralMED
                                    Jennifer Harris
                                    Director of Revenue IntegrityruralMED

                                    Sessions on Apr 17, 2025

                                    07:30 AM

                                    Breakfast & Check-in

                                    07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
                                    08:30 AM
                                    CEO & Board

                                    CEO Roundtable: Part 1

                                    08:30 AM - 09:30 AMCEO and Board
                                    AAPC CEU

                                    Never Skip a Beat: ER and Trauma Activation

                                    08:30 AM - 09:30 AMAAPC CEU
                                      Samantha Monahan, COC, CAH-CBS,
                                      Certified Coding Auditor & EducatorruralMED
                                      Revenue Cycle

                                      The Power of Revenue Cycle KPIs

                                      08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
                                        Shelly Cassidy
                                        Vice President of Revenue Cycle ServicesruralMED
                                        Revenue Cycle

                                        Navigating Compliance: Best Practices in UR and Case Management

                                        08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
                                          Hayley Prosser
                                          Executive Director of Revenue Cycle ServicesruralMED
                                          Jennifer Harris
                                          Director of Revenue IntegrityruralMED
                                          Nicole Ackles, RN, BSN
                                          Clinical Operations DirectorruralMED
                                          Finance, Clinical, CEOs

                                          Cost Reporting: Basics for Non-Finance Leaders

                                          08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
                                            Bryce Betke, CPA, FHFMA,
                                            Chief Financial OfficerruralMED
                                            Compliance, Administration

                                            Required Postings: We Have to Put What Where?

                                            08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
                                              Amber Ackerson, J.D.,
                                              General Counsel & ComplianceruralMED
                                              Roundtable

                                              IT Roundtable

                                              08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
                                              09:45 AM
                                              CEO & Board

                                              CEO Roundtable: Part 2

                                              09:45 AM - 10:45 AMCEO and Board
                                              AAPC CEU

                                              The Ins and Outs of Behavioral Health Documentation

                                              09:45 AM - 10:45 AMAAPC CEU
                                                Samantha Monahan, COC, CAH-CBS,
                                                Certified Coding Auditor & EducatorruralMED
                                                Revenue Cycle

                                                The Icks: Estates/Bankruptcy/Work Comp/Third Party Liability/Settlement Offers

                                                09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
                                                  Shelly Cassidy
                                                  Vice President of Revenue Cycle ServicesruralMED
                                                  Hayley Prosser
                                                  Executive Director of Revenue Cycle ServicesruralMED
                                                  Revenue Cycle

                                                  Chargemaster Best Practices 2025

                                                  09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
                                                    Jennifer Harris
                                                    Director of Revenue IntegrityruralMED
                                                    Roundtable

                                                    Nursing and Clinical Leadership: Roundtable Discussion

                                                    09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
                                                    Finance

                                                    340B Program: LB 168 Legislative Update

                                                    09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
                                                      Andrew Cross
                                                      340B ManagerPrairie Health Ventures
                                                      All Departments

                                                      Crucial Conversations II

                                                      09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
                                                        Amber Ackerson, J.D.,
                                                        General Counsel & ComplianceruralMED
                                                        11:00 AM
                                                        CEO & Board

                                                        Advocacy Committee

                                                        11:00 AM - 12:00 PMCEO and Board
                                                        AAPC CEU

                                                        Explore Social Determinants of Health

                                                        11:00 AM - 12:00 PMAAPC CEU
                                                          Samantha Monahan, COC, CAH-CBS,
                                                          Certified Coding Auditor & EducatorruralMED
                                                          Revenue Cycle

                                                          WTF (Weighing the Facts) Medicare Advantage: Strategies for MA

                                                          11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
                                                            Shelly Cassidy
                                                            Vice President of Revenue Cycle ServicesruralMED
                                                            Revenue Cycle

                                                            Billing Hacks: Tips and Tricks for Success

                                                            11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
                                                              Hayley Prosser
                                                              Executive Director of Revenue Cycle ServicesruralMED
                                                              Roundtable

                                                              Nursing Recruitment and Retention Strategies: Roundtable Discussion

                                                              11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
                                                              Roundtable

                                                              HIM Roundtable

                                                              11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
                                                              Finance

                                                              2025 Audit & Cost Report Updates

                                                              11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
                                                                Randy Hoffman, CPA, FHFMA
                                                                PartnerEide Bailly LLP
                                                                All Departments

                                                                Crucial Conversations II - (In case you missed it!)

                                                                11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
                                                                  Amber Ackerson, J.D.,
                                                                  General Counsel & ComplianceruralMED

                                                                  Scott Schwefel
                                                                  Chief Executive Officer
                                                                  Discover Yourself

                                                                  In 1995 Scott Schwefel founded Minnesota’s largest technology training company and then sold it successfully in 2003. His company made the Minnesota Fast50 list in 1997 and 1998, and he was named to Minnesota’s 40 under 40 list of successful top executives in 1999. Next he founded Discover Yourself, a three time Inc. 5000 award winner, a Minnesota Fast50 winner, and currently the largest distributor of the Insights Discovery personality profile in the world.

                                                                  Scott has trained and coached over 4000 CEOs personally, and is a Certified Speaking Professional, a designation held by only 10% of all professional speakers. His Ted Talk has nearly 4 million views, and he has presented in 20 countries and all 50 states. He is a published author, has lived remotely with the Hadza and Maasai tribes in Tanzania, and is a featured speaker for Vistage, the largest organization of CEOs in the world.

                                                                  Scott is passionate about coaching emerging CEOs, and working with current CEOs looking to move themselves and their business to the next level.

                                                                  About Scott Schwefel

                                                                  Chief Executive Officer
                                                                  Discover Yourself
                                                                  John Kuehn
                                                                  Co-Founder
                                                                  Sand Creek Strategy

                                                                  About John Kuehn

                                                                  Co-Founder
                                                                  Sand Creek Strategy
                                                                  Andrew Cross
                                                                  340B Manager
                                                                  Prairie Health Ventures

                                                                  About Andrew Cross

                                                                  340B Manager
                                                                  Prairie Health Ventures
                                                                  Rebecca Martinez, BSN, BA, RN, CIC
                                                                  Registered Nurse; Infection Preventionist
                                                                  Nebraska ICAP

                                                                  About Rebecca Martinez, BSN, BA, RN, CIC

                                                                  Registered Nurse; Infection Preventionist
                                                                  Nebraska ICAP
                                                                  Randy Hoffman, CPA, FHFMA
                                                                  Partner
                                                                  Eide Bailly LLP

                                                                  About Randy Hoffman, CPA, FHFMA

                                                                  Partner
                                                                  Eide Bailly LLP
                                                                  Rebekah Mussman, RHIA, FHFMA,
                                                                  Executive Director
                                                                  ruralMED Health Cooperative

                                                                  About Rebekah Mussman, RHIA, FHFMA,

                                                                  Executive Director
                                                                  ruralMED Health Cooperative
                                                                  Bryce Betke, CPA, FHFMA,
                                                                  Chief Financial Officer
                                                                  ruralMED

                                                                  About Bryce Betke, CPA, FHFMA,

                                                                  Chief Financial Officer
                                                                  ruralMED
                                                                  Amber Ackerson, J.D.,
                                                                  General Counsel & Compliance
                                                                  ruralMED

                                                                  About Amber Ackerson, J.D.,

                                                                  General Counsel & Compliance
                                                                  ruralMED
                                                                  Shelly Cassidy
                                                                  Vice President of Revenue Cycle Services
                                                                  ruralMED

                                                                  About Shelly Cassidy

                                                                  Vice President of Revenue Cycle Services
                                                                  ruralMED
                                                                  Hayley Prosser
                                                                  Executive Director of Revenue Cycle Services
                                                                  ruralMED

                                                                  About Hayley Prosser

                                                                  Executive Director of Revenue Cycle Services
                                                                  ruralMED
                                                                  Bill Evans
                                                                  Director of Healthcare Finance
                                                                  ruralMED

                                                                  About Bill Evans

                                                                  Director of Healthcare Finance
                                                                  ruralMED
                                                                  Jennifer Harris
                                                                  Director of Revenue Integrity
                                                                  ruralMED

                                                                  About Jennifer Harris

                                                                  Director of Revenue Integrity
                                                                  ruralMED
                                                                  Nicole Ackles, RN, BSN
                                                                  Clinical Operations Director
                                                                  ruralMED

                                                                  About Nicole Ackles, RN, BSN

                                                                  Clinical Operations Director
                                                                  ruralMED
                                                                  Samantha Monahan, COC, CAH-CBS,
                                                                  Certified Coding Auditor & Educator
                                                                  ruralMED

                                                                  About Samantha Monahan, COC, CAH-CBS,

                                                                  Certified Coding Auditor & Educator
                                                                  ruralMED
                                                                  Jordan Wagner
                                                                  Cerner Optimization Lead
                                                                  ruralMED

                                                                  About Jordan Wagner

                                                                  Cerner Optimization Lead
                                                                  ruralMED
                                                                  Michelle Dick, RN
                                                                  Clinical Nurse Informatics
                                                                  ruralMED

                                                                  About Michelle Dick, RN

                                                                  Clinical Nurse Informatics
                                                                  ruralMED

                                                                  RuralMED Health Cooperative, LCA is a health services organization committed to supporting Critical Access Hospitals in providing quality, cost-effective care, and increasing rural access to care through partnership and collaboration.

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                                                                  Wednesday and Thursday (April 16th and 17th) Partial Approval - $200.00

                                                                  Sale ends on 03/31/2025

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                                                                  Sale ends on 03/31/2025

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