PARHM and AHEAD Models: A Comparison of Programs and Lessons Learned from the PA Implementation Experience (part 1 of 2)

In September 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new voluntary state total cost of care (TCOC) model, the states Advancing All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) model. AHEAD builds on other state models including the Pennsylvania Rural Health Model (PARHM). Join us for this two-part webinar series to hear […]

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 […]

PARHM and AHEAD Models: A Comparison of Programs and Lessons Learned from the PA Implementation Experience (part 2 of 2)

In September 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new voluntary state total cost of care (TCOC) model, the states Advancing All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) model. AHEAD builds on other state models including the Pennsylvania Rural Health Model (PARHM). Join us for this two-part webinar series to hear […]

Rural Emergency Hospital Educational Webinar and Fireside Chat

Rural Emergency Hospital Education and Fireside Chat with an REH CEO.  During this session, the Rural Health Redesign Center (RHRC) will provide attendees with an overview of the REH provider type and the no-cost technical assistance for hospitals considering a conversion, available through the Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center. This session will include a […]

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 – Educational Symposium

Virtual Event

On the first Tuesday of every month, staff members of Rural Emergency Hospitals participating in our REH Network, are invited to join in-depth educational symposiums. These sessions are focused on helping to build capacity within REHs and addressing key areas of need. Topics vary from month-to-month and include compliance and regulatory training, strategic planning, revenue […]

REH Network – Educational Symposium

On the first Tuesday of every month, staff members of Rural Emergency Hospitals participating in our REH Network, are invited to join in-depth educational symposiums. These sessions are focused on helping to build capacity within REHs and addressing key areas of need. Topics vary from month-to-month and include compliance and regulatory training, strategic planning, revenue […]

On the first Tuesday of every month, staff members of Rural Emergency Hospitals participating in our REH Network, are invited to join in-depth educational symposiums. These sessions are focused on helping to build capacity within REHs and addressing key areas of need. Topics vary from month-to-month and include compliance and regulatory training, strategic planning, revenue […]

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.

REH Network – Educational Symposium

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
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.