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

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