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Webinar: ARISE Award and Creation of the Appalachian Region Commission Healthcare Technical Assistance Center

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Join us on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET, to learn about the ARC initiative and the no-cost technical assistance for rural healthcare organizations available through the ARC-TAC. This webinar will provide an overview of how the program provides technical assistance to healthcare providers seeking to improve health outcomes, its approach for retaining and creating jobs in key economic sectors, and the program’s role in facilitating the preparation of the adoption of new payment approaches.

Target Audience: Rural healthcare organizations in eligible Pennsylvania and New York Appalachian counties looking to enhance healthcare access, financial sustainability, and quality care for their communities.

The Appalachian Region Commission Healthcare Technical Assistance Center (ARC-TAC) is a new initiative funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission that is designed to provide customized support and resources to rural healthcare organizations who face unique challenges in delivering quality care to their communities.

Please register to explore ways to engage with the ARC-TAC and contribute to the advancement of rural healthcare in Appalachia.

If you have questions about this event, please email us at ARHSupport@rhrco.org

Webinar: ARISE Award and Creation of the Appalachian Region Commission Healthcare Technical Assistance Center

Join us on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET, to learn about the ARC initiative and the no-cost technical assistance for rural healthcare organizations available through the […]

Join us on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET, to learn about the ARC initiative and the no-cost technical assistance for rural healthcare organizations available through the […]

Ken Harman RHRC Regional Liaison
Ken Harman
Regional Liaison

Ken Harman is a Regional Liaison with the Rural Health Redesign Center and the Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center for the Midwest and Western States. He brings over 30 years’ healthcare experience, with the last 20 years being a rural Critical Access Hospital CEO. He has served in Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, California, Utah and Minnesota. He graduated in 1996 from the University of Minnesota with a Master’s in Healthcare Administration and from the University of Utah in 1990 with a Bachelors of Science in Economics. He has a passion for rural healthcare and in assisting organizations and communities in sustaining and growing to take care of community needs.

Webinar: ARISE Award and Creation of the Appalachian Region Commission Healthcare Technical Assistance Center

tom harlow
Tom Harlow
Program Director

Tom has over 43 years of healthcare experience, with 24 in executive leadership and 16 in rural settings. In his role, he provides tactical assistance to rural providers in areas such as workforce, strategic planning, and value-based care.

janice walters
Janice Walters
Executive Director

Janice has been leading the work of the RHRC since its inception. She has a background in health nance and is a highly rated rural health expert with over 20 years of relevant leadership experience. She works closely with rural health executives, state and federal partners, and other community stakeholders to ensure access to quality healthcare in maintained across the rural U.S.