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AHA, others urge Congress to reauthorize and expand workforce program for foreign-born staff 

The AHA and dozens of other organizations yesterday urged House and Senate sponsors of the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act to reauthorize and expand the program which allows foreign-born medical graduates trained in the U.S. to practice medicine in rural and underserved areas.
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AHA podcast shares ways to boost retention in rural health care 

Building and sustaining a strong and vibrant workforce is paramount for rural health care providers, but it is not easily achieved. In this conversation, Brandie Manuel, R.N., chief patient safety and quality officer at Jefferson Healthcare, discusses how the use of TeamSTEPPS and other tools are making a big difference in creating a thriving employee pipeline.
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AHA podcast discusses the benefits of joining an accountable care organization

Health care pressures are often magnified for rural caregivers, yet some are developing unique solutions for these turbulent times.
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AHA podcast: Hannibal Regional Healthcare System shares unique strategies for recruiting the next generation of health care workers 

Recruiting a young and engaged workforce is particularly challenging for rural care providers. Susan Wathen, vice president of human resources at Hannibal Regional Healthcare System, discusses the rural system’s unique approaches to finding and retaining future health care employees.
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Leaders discuss status of rural health care access during Coalition-sponsored event in Washington 

Health care leaders and other officials April 9 discussed challenges to rural health care access and potential solutions during an event in Washington, D.C. sponsored by the Coalition to Strengthen America's Health Care: Protecting 24/7 Care.
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Case study: Partnership builds diverse rural workforce

Northern Light Health in Brewer, Maine, partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine to create a rural residency program for physician assistants.