2024 Center for Rural Health (CRH) Annual Meeting


The King & Prince Beach & Golf Resort, Saint Simons Island, GA   Visit Website
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - Friday, August 23, 2024   iCalendar Eastern Standard Time

We are excited to host the Center for Rural Health Annual Meeting Aug. 21-23 at the King and Prince on St. Simons Island. Attendees will hear national speakers and local experts present on topics pertinent to rural hospitals, such as maternal health, workforce safety, legal issues facing rural hospitals and tort reform.


We look forward to seeing you on beautiful St. Simons Island.

Registration Rates
•    July 18–Aug 14: $495
•    Aug 15–Onsite: $520

Cancellation Policy*
•    July 18-Aug. 1: 50% Refund
•    After Aug. 1: only submissions allowed
*Cancellation fees apply to both member and guest registrations.

Hotel Room
We recommend Hotel Simone, which is just a short walk away. Hotel Simone is affiliated with the King and Prince.

Hotel Simone – St. Simons 

1200 Ocean Blvd, St Simons Island, GA 31522

(912) 357-5500

https://www.hotelsimonessi.com/


Schedule at a Glance

Wednesday, Aug. 21
8:30-9 a.m.        Continental Breakfast  

9-10:15 a.m.        The Future of Work is Human  
Lisa Walden, Co-Founder, Good Company Consulting

10:30-11:30 a.m.        Demystifying AI - Automation in Rural Revenue Cycle  
Valerie Barckhoff, Principal, Healthcare Practice Leader, Windham Brannon

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.        Lunch and Networking  

1-1:45 p.m.            Rural Health Advocacy, Policy and Value-Based Care    
John Supplitt, Senior Director, Field Engagement, Rural Health Services, American Hospital Association

1:45-2:45 p.m.       Emerging Rural Legal Issues  
Michele Madison, Partner, Morris Manning Martin

3-4 p.m.            Tort 101
Keri Conley, Chief Health Policy Officer, Georgia Hospital Association

5-6 p.m.         Reception  

Thursday, Aug. 22
7:30-8:30 a.m.        Hospital Leadership Training Program Refresher Course Breakfast (Optional Session)  

8-8:30 a.m.           Networking Breakfast  

8:45-9:45 a.m.         Department of Community Health Rural Initiatives  
Dr. Dean Burke, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Community Health
Joel Presley, Executive Director, State Office of Rural Health (SORH)

9:45-10:45 a.m.          Best Practices in Working with Rural Health Clinics  
Laura Gentry, CEO, Atrium Navicent Peach  
Barry Bloom, CEO, Jeff Davis Hospital  

11 a.m.-noon        Addressing the Rural Maternal Health Crisis and Mom’s Heart Matters  
Kelsey Mayo, Co-Founder, CEO, Armor Medical
Dr. Keisha Renee Callins, Liberty Regional

Noon               Installation of Center for Rural Health 2024-2025 Board  

Friday, Aug. 23
8-8:45 a.m.                Breakfast  

8:45-9:45 a.m.         Advancing Healthcare Solutions for Rural Georgians: A Focus on Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 
Kevin Tanner, Commissioner, DBHDD

9:45-10:45 a.m.        Workplace Violence – A Risk Management Approach to Protecting the Workplace  
Hector Alvarez, President, Alvarez Associates

10:45 a.m.                 Adjourn

 

The King & Prince Beach & Golf Resort   Visit Website

201 Arnold Rd
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
8003420212

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