Services

Support from Leading Rural Health Advisors

Strategize with Rural Hospital Experts to Succeed

  • Achieve operational excellence

  • Optimize your organization with proven strategies

Expert Help for Rural Health Success

We collaborate with healthcare partners and experts nationwide to improve internal operations and stake-holder alignment for rural healthcare organizations. Additionally, we promote adherence to quality and regulatory standards, for short-term and long-term growth.

How it Works

We work directly with states to develop and implement alternative payment strategies to systematically enhance the sustainability of rural healthcare.

Alternative Payment Models

Local, State, and Federal Stakeholder Engagement

Facilitate strategic discussions and educational sessions with key stakeholders.

Capacity Building & Technical Assistance

Provide group and 1:1 education and technical assistance to build capacity in rural healthcare organizations.

Project Management

Plan and oversee projects, ensuring efficient execution and risk management.

Assessment
Local, State & Federal Stakeholder Engagement
Grant and Funding Support
Quality and Regulatory Compliance
Project Management
We evaluate your organization’s financial and operational needs.
Facilitate strategic discussions and educational sessions with key stakeholders.
Research, write, and manage grants to secure necessary funding.
Train leadership and staff on regulatory standards and develop compliance policies.
Plan and oversee projects, ensuring efficient execution and risk management.

Consultation

We work with you to assess your organization’s needs.

Custom Action Plan

We create a strategic plan tailored to your goals.

Practical Implementation

We assist in executing the plan with your team.

Development

We help you build a culture of excellence through leadership training.

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Services Support from Leading Rural Health Advisors Strategize with Rural Hospital Experts to Succeed Achieve operational excellence Optimize your organization with proven strategies Get Started Expert Help for Rural Health […]

Services Support from Leading Rural Health Advisors Strategize with Rural Hospital Experts to Succeed Achieve operational excellence Optimize your organization with proven strategies Get Started Expert Help for Rural Health […]

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.

Get Support From Leading Rural Health Advisors – For State Offices

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.