Thank you for attending the 28th Annual Mississippi Rural Health Association Conference.
This page will contain important resources for the conference.
General Conference Information
Conference Wifi Access
Network Name: VCC_Guest
Voucher Code: 872476
You will be prompted to enter a voucher code when selecting the Wifi.
Location
Vicksburg Convention Center 1600 Dr. Briggs Hopson Blvd, Vicksburg, MS 39180
Dates and Time
November 15 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
(Pre-Conference) Rural Health Clinic Workshop: Complete / Improve Your Policy & Procedure Manual
November 16-17
Main Conference. Registration will begin at 8:00 AM each day.
Agenda
Conference Booklet – The booklet contains the full agenda, speaker bios, and sponsor / exhibitor information.
CE Information
5 Hours of CE will be awarded. Nursing Contact Hours, Nursing Home Administrator, & ACHE Continuing Education Units will be offered.
Please complete the Annual Conference Survey and Evaluation to receive your certificate. Certificates will be emailed to the participants within 14 days of the completion of the survey and evaluation.
Virtual Attendee Information
All track and plenary sessions will be streamed live and recorded for view after the conference has concluded. You must enter the passcode to join virtually. Note: The Annual Business Meeting on November 16 will not be available virtually live or recorded.
Meeting links for Tracks 1 & 2 + Plenary Sessions
Track 1 and Plenary Sessions
Meeting Link
Passcode: 488894
Call-In: +1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 914 316 847
Track 2
Meeting Link
Passcode: 307903
Call-In: +1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 854 6630 0715
Recordings
Thursday November 16 – Track 1 and Plenary Session
Timed Agenda (HH:MM:SS): Ed Casteel (00:00:30), Joanie Perkins (00:53:00), Jeff Harper (01:56:00), Dr. Trina George (02:56:00)
Thursday November 16 – Christie Lawrence
Thursday, November 16 – Track 2
Timed Agenda (HH:MM:SS): Alan Barefield (00:00:o5), Kristi Cofer (01:03:00), Kate Hill (01:55:50)
Friday, November 17 – Track 1 and Plenary Session
Timed Agenda (HH:MM:SS): Brandy Hoell (00:00:o0), Dr. Chandra (01:09:00), Dr. Mark Clapp (02:07:00)
Friday, November 17 – Track 2
Timed Agenda (HH:MM:SS): James Randolph & Rachel Ott (00:00:o0), Dr. Keith Stokes & Glenn Krauss(01:13:20)
Presentations
Pre Conference Workshop
RHC Policies and Procedures Review– Joanie Perkins & Kate Hill
Advanced Billing for RHCs – Joanie Perkins & Kate Hill
Plenary Sessions
USDA Efforts for Developing the Health of Rural Communities – Dr. Trina George
Recruiting, Retaining, and Developing Staff – Christie Lawrence
Virtual Care Could Rural Healthcare’s Lifeline – Brandy Hoell
Track 1
Contracting with Medicare Advantage Plans – Ed Casteel
RHC Readiness for Value-Based Care – Joanie Perkins
How the C Suite Can Manage and Improve Their Hospital’s RHCs – Jeff Harper
Statewide School Based Telehealth – Dr. Saurabh Chandra & Dr. Tearsanee Davis
Addressing Maternity Care Deserts – Dr. Mark Clapp
Track 2
The Intersection of Rural Economic Development and Healthcare – Alan Barefield
All of Us Research Program – Kristi Cofer
RHC Survey Tips and Strategies – Kate Hill
Grant Writing 101 – Rachel Ott & James Randolph
Energizing Your Revenue Cycle Through Physician Empowerment & Accountability – Dr. Keith Stokes & Glenn Krauss
Photo gallery
To view the complete gallery, click here.
Photos from the Annual Business Lunch / Awards Ceremony
Photos from some of our student poster presentations
Photos of some of our vendor tables













































