Rural Emergency Hospital Conversion and Technical Assistance Educational Webinar

On May 1, 2023, 11:00 am – Noon ET, the Rural Health Redesign Center (RHRC) and Mathematica, will host a 60-minute webinar to provide an overview of the REH program. During the webinar, participants will learn about the REH provider type, conversion and participation requirements, and no-cost technical assistance available through the Rural Emergency Hospital […]

Rural Emergency Hospital Conversion and Technical Assistance Educational Webinar

On August 9, 2023, 1:00 – 2:00pm ET, the Rural Health Redesign Center (RHRC) and Mathematica, will host a 60-minute webinar to provide an overview of the REH program. During the webinar, participants will learn about the REH provider type, conversion and participation requirements, and no-cost technical assistance available through the Rural Emergency Hospital Technical […]

Rural Emergency Hospital Education and Fireside Chat with an REH CEO

On February 8, 2024, 2:00 – 3:00pm ET, the Rural Health Redesign Center (RHRC) will host a 60-minute webinar to provide an overview of the REH provider type and the no cost technical assistance for hospitals considering conversion or who have converted, available through its Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center. This session will include […]

REH Network – Peer Forum

Virtual Event

The REH Peer Network, a network of REH CEO’s, meet the third Tuesday of every month to network and share insights into today’s rural healthcare challenges. If you are a Rural Emergency Hospital CEO, please consider joining to meet your peers and share your personal insights. The REH-TAC invites Rural Emergency Hospital leaders and staff […]

REH Network – Peer Forum

Virtual Event

The REH Peer Network, a network of REH CEO’s, meet the third Tuesday of every month to network and share insights into today’s rural healthcare challenges. If you are a Rural Emergency Hospital CEO, please consider joining to meet your peers and share your personal insights. The REH-TAC invites Rural Emergency Hospital leaders and staff […]

REH Network – Peer Forum

Virtual Event

The REH Peer Network, a network of REH CEO’s, meet the third Tuesday of every month to network and share insights into today’s rural healthcare challenges. If you are a Rural Emergency Hospital CEO, please consider joining to meet your peers and share your personal insights. The REH-TAC invites Rural Emergency Hospital leaders and staff […]

REH Network – Peer Forum

Virtual Event

The REH Peer Network, a network of REH CEO’s, meet the third Tuesday of every month to network and share insights into today’s rural healthcare challenges. If you are a Rural Emergency Hospital CEO, please consider joining to meet your peers and share your personal insights. The REH-TAC invites Rural Emergency Hospital leaders and staff […]

REH Network – Peer Forum

Virtual Event

The REH Peer Network, a network of REH CEO’s, meet the third Tuesday of every month to network and share insights into today’s rural healthcare challenges. If you are a Rural Emergency Hospital CEO, please consider joining to meet your peers and share your personal insights. The REH-TAC invites Rural Emergency Hospital leaders and staff […]

NBR | Workplace Violence Prevention: Focusing on What’s Most Important

Virtual Event

Navigating Workplace Violence: A Webinar Series on De-escalation Strategies for Healthcare ProfessionalsFREE ZOOM WEBINARPart 2 of our engaging webinar series, "Workplace Violence Prevention: Focusing on What’s Most Important." This session is led by Brendan Riley and is designed to provide professionals with advanced strategies to effectively address workplace risks and foster a safe, supportive environment.Whether […]

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

Virtual Event

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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.