Past Webinars

Explore our collection of past webinar materials designed to support State Offices of Rural Health and rural health professionals nationwide. This resource hub includes presentation slides, recordings, handouts, and supplemental materials from previous NOSORH webinars covering leadership, workforce development, grant writing, rural health innovation, policy updates, and more. Whether you’re revisiting a session or catching up on content you missed, these materials provide valuable insights, practical tools, and ongoing learning opportunities to help strengthen rural health initiatives and partnerships.

Please note that access to webinar materials varies. Some webinars and resources are available exclusively to NOSORH members, while others are open to the broader public to encourage shared learning and collaboration across the rural health community.

A.I. 101 for SORH    *MEMBERS ONLY*
May 28, 2026

Ready to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support your work—but not sure where to start? This introductory webinar is designed specifically for SORH staff looking to build a strong foundation in AI. Facilitated by John Eich, this session will provide a practical overview of commonly used AI tools, how they differ, where they overlap, and how they can be applied in the SORH workplace. Read more...

State of the Healthcare Industry: Market Updates for Rural Strategy
May 15, 2026

This series is designed to provide an opportunity to hear directly from seasoned experts about the current trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping rural health care. As we all know, the landscape continues to evolve rapidly — from new CMS reimbursement updates to changing state requirements — and these sessions help us stay informed about how those changes are impacting the field and what organizations should be preparing for moving forward. Read more...

An Introduction to NASDDDS - Opportunities for Important Partnerships    *MEMBERS ONLY*
May 14, 2026

This webinar provides an overview of NASDDDS and their membership, encouraging cross agency collaboration with NOSORH members to support people with disabilities in rural communities across the country. Read more...

Workforce as Strategy: A Practical Guide to Attract and Retain Key Personnel
April 13, 2026

 One of the biggest and most expensive challenges rural hospitals face today is turnover among clinical and executive staff – a cycle that disrupts patient care, drains budgets, and undermines long-term stability. Traditional workforce initiatives often focus on training pipelines and education but rarely address the operational realities driving turnover: housing shortages, compensation gaps, and benefits packages that don’t leverage local care networks. Read more...

Unveiling the New State & Congressional District Dashboard
March 5, 2026

 Understanding the healthcare landscape at both the state and congressional district levels is critical for advancing rural health priorities. Join Stroudwater and NOSORH for a guided walkthrough of the newly updated State & Congressional District Profiles Dashboard, a valuable resource available to support the work of SORH and their partners. Read more...

CCAM TAC: Breaking Down Barriers to Access in Rural Communities
November 12, 2025

Accessing health care, work, and essential services shouldn’t be a struggle, yet transportation remains a major barrier for many rural communities. The Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility Technical Assistance Center (CCAM TAC) is changing that by helping communities create lasting, local solutions that make transportation more accessible for everyone.

State of the Healthcare Industry: Market Updates for Rural Strategy
July 11, 2025

NOSORH and Stroudwater Associates invite you to our quarterly market update. Stay informed about the latest healthcare trends and strategize how to maintain essential services in rural communities.

Stemming the Tide of Denials Management in Rural Care
June 24, 2025

In this impactful session, John Wadsworth shares a data-driven, vendor-neutral approach that State Offices of Rural Health can champion to help rural hospitals recover lost revenue. Drawing on real examples from two hospitals, he shows how to uncover denial trends, fix internal breakdowns, and apply repeatable strategies — unlocking millions, even for Critical Access and “tweener” hospitals.

Empowering Rural Health Clinics: Practical Strategies for Transitioning to Value-Based Care with Quality Improvement
May 1, 2025

Join NOSORH and expert presenter Jill Oesterle, Director of Provider Solutions at the Michigan Center for Rural Health, for a high-impact, one-hour webinar tailored for State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) staff. This session will deliver practical tools and proven strategies to help RHCs navigate the critical shift from volume-based to value-based care models.

State of the Healthcare Industry: Market Updates for Rural Strategy
April 4, 2025

NOSORH and Stroudwater Associates invite you to our quarterly market update. Stay informed about the latest healthcare trends and strategize how to maintain essential services in rural communities.

Rural Graduate Medical Education Opportunities for States

Learn how to reduce physician shortages in rural and underserved areas by supporting the development of rural residency programs.

Rural Telementoring Training Center (RTTC)
October 1, 2024

Telementoring can improve rural health by building local capacity, reducing professional isolation, improving access to care, and sharing best practices. It can transform training and education through various uses: clinical knowledge & task shifting, workforce development & training, rapid implementation, clinic management, & operation support, and professional development activities.

AmeriCorps Overview and Resources for SORH
June 27, 2023

AmeriCorps’ mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteerism and we do this by bringing together organizations and individuals to tackle urgent needs. AmeriCorps members are individuals who are recruited and selected into a national service position and who build the capacity, expand the reach, and/or deepen the impact of organizations that host them. AmeriCorps members can come from the local community being served or relocate to serve that community. This webinar will discuss how SORH can partner with AmeriCorps and engage AmeriCorps members to augment the work you are doing in rural communities across the country.