Impact of COVID-19 in Minnesota Podcast
National Rural Health Resource Center Podcasts
Release Date: 11/18/2020
Collaborating with Your Community to Address Social Determinants of Health
National Rural Health Resource Center Podcasts
Learn how a small MN CAH formed non-traditional community partners in order to address food insecurity to improve population health. Also, learn about the Integrated Health Partnership (IHP) and how it allows health care professionals the freedom to drive local innovation and improve the health of their community.
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Community Care Coordination is an Essential Component of Population Health
National Rural Health Resource Center Podcasts
Learn the importance of community care coordination in improving population health. Hear about one CAH’s journey into community care coordination – the process, how it has evolved, and the outcomes.
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How to Communicate Population Health Throughout the Organization and Community
National Rural Health Resource Center Podcasts
We touched on the importance of population health in our first podcast. Learn how Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital used their community health needs assessment findings to craft messages to engage providers and staff, form community partnerships, and start communicating differently to the community.
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How Population Health Relates to Me
National Rural Health Resource Center Podcasts
Featuring Tracy Morton, Director of Population Health, National Rural Health Resource Center
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Patient Experience is More Than Meets the Eye
National Rural Health Resource Center Podcasts
Featuring Rhonda Barcus, MS, LPC, Program Manager, National Rural Health Resource Center (The Center) Creating a meaningful experience for our patients includes connecting with the person to provide a sense of safety and care. This podcast is relevant to any staff member in a healthcare organization and who would like to understand more about creating a true patient experience. View the full series on the .
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Using Telehealth to Positively Impact Patient Experience
National Rural Health Resource Center Podcasts
Learn tips for how to best inform your patients about what to expect for their telehealth visit. All staff at the hospital should understand what the virtual patient expectation is and what they can do on their end to improve satisfaction and population health.
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The Mid-level Leader’s Role in Population Health
National Rural Health Resource Center Podcasts
Learn some of the core competencies that will help mid-level leaders thrive while implementing population health initiatives. Hear from an MLL who is successfully engaging their staff in population health initiatives.
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Understanding Population Health and Value-Based Care for Rural Organizations
National Rural Health Resource Center Podcasts
Understand the difference between population health, value-based care, and value-based payment. Learn what this means for CAHs and rural communities. Rural health experts share key strategies for CAHs to focus on as they move towards population health.
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The Effect of COVID on Minnesota's Healthcare Workforce Podcast
National Rural Health Resource Center Podcasts
Podcast Guest: Teri Fritsma, Senior Research Analyst, Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health & Primary Care Podcast Host: Nitika Moibi, Health Workforce Analysis Supervisor, Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health & Primary Care View details of the entire podcast series at ! Nitika Moibi and Teri Fritsma will discuss the rapid transformation that COVID has brought to the health care workforce in Minnesota - reduced hours, layoffs, and even rural retirements in certain sectors of health care. On the other hand, COVID has also caused the swift expansion...
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Impact of COVID-19 in Minnesota Podcast
National Rural Health Resource Center Podcasts
Podcast Guest: Dr. Nicholas Lehnertz, Medical Specialist 2, Division of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control, Minnesota Department of Health Podcast Host: Mark Jones, Director, Minnesota Rural Health Association (MRHA) View details of the entire podcast series at ! Dr. Lehnertz discusses the impact of COVID-19 in Minnesota, specifically in rural areas. Hear the most up-to-date data concerning cases, deaths, testing, race-related disparities, and new findings. Learn best practices for staying safe this winter and through the holidays as well as advice to prepare rural...
info_outlinePodcast Guest: Dr. Nicholas Lehnertz, Medical Specialist 2, Division of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control, Minnesota Department of Health
Podcast Host: Mark Jones, Director, Minnesota Rural Health Association (MRHA)
View details of the entire podcast series at https://minnesotaruralhealthconference.org/podcasts!
Dr. Lehnertz discusses the impact of COVID-19 in Minnesota, specifically in rural areas. Hear the most up-to-date data concerning cases, deaths, testing, race-related disparities, and new findings. Learn best practices for staying safe this winter and through the holidays as well as advice to prepare rural hospitals for the next 6-12 months.
This series was developed by the Minnesota Rural Health Conference hosts – the Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC), the National Rural Health Resource Center, and the Minnesota Rural Health Association (MRHA).