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Critical Access Hospital Conference

Sep 27-29, 2023 Kansas City, Mo.

They're the association's fastest-growing events for a reason.
 

Your chance to share, network, and learn from clinic and CAH stakeholders from across the country is NRHA's Rural Health Clinic and Critical Access Hospital Conferences, Sept. 26-29.

Take advantage of the educational and networking opportunities designed for clinic and hospital professionals and board members serving rural America.

Be sure to register for both events to save $100 on your total registration cost. NRHA members save $100 more on each event, while those who have never been an NRHA member will receive a complimentary one-year NRHA membership.

 

Call for presentations


NRHA is no longer accepting session proposals for its 2023 Rural Health Clinic Conference and Critical Access Hospital Conference in Kansas City. The deadline was May 31 and late submissions will not be accepted, with no exceptions.

Notification of acceptance will be emailed in mid July.


Visit the RHC and CAH conference call for presentations page for more information about the submission process.

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    You may also register by emailing this PDF to NRHA's registration team or calling 816-756-3140 for more information.
     

    Early registration rates

    Early CAH rates (on or before Sept. 7)
    $569 for members*
    $669 for non-members
    $285 for students
    $1129 for member commercial entities*
    $1229 for non-member commercial entities

    Early RHC rates (on or before Sept. 7)
    $399 for members*
    $499 for non-members
    $200 for students

    Early RHC & CAH rates (on or before Sept. 7)
    $828 for members*
    $928 for non-members
    $414 for students
    $1388 for member commercial entities*
    $1488 for non-member commercial entities
     

    Standard registration rates

    Standard CAH rates (after Sept. 7)
    $669 for members*
    $769 for non-members
    $335 for students
    $1229 for member commercial entities*
    $1329 for non-member commercial entities

    Standard RHC rates (after Sept. 7)
    $499 for members*
    $599 for non-members
    $250 for students

    Standard RHC & CAH rates (after Sept. 7)
    $928 for members*
    $1028 for non-members
    $464 for students
    $1488 for member commercial entities*
    $1588 for non-member commercial entities

    * must authenticate as NRHA and student members. Contact NRHA's membership team for assistance.
     

    NRHA Refund Policy

    For cancellations received by National Rural Health Association at least 30 days prior to a conference or seminar, a full refund, less a 30% processing fee, will be provided to the registrant.

    For cancellations received less than 30 days prior to a conference or seminar, a credit towards attendance at a future conference or seminar will be provided.

    No refunds or credits will be provided for no-shows and cancellation notifications received after the conference or seminar is held.

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    Exhibitors 

    Join NRHA's exclusive Partnership Program to secure your booth space at the highly anticipated Rural Health Clinic and Critical Access Hospital Conferences. Boost your visibility in the rural market by becoming a vetted NRHA Partner. Hurry, booth spaces are limited to NRHA partners and non-profit entities. Contact Larry Bedell or consult the 2023 Partnership Guide for details. If you're ready to apply, access the Partners Application.

     

    Non-Profit Entities

    Calling all non-profit entities! Explore our 2023 Non-profit Sponsorship and Space Prospectus to seize the opportunity for exhibition or sponsorship. With limited space for 12 non-profits, act fast. Please note, sponsorships do not include exhibit space.
     

    Sponsorships

    Elevate your organization's profile by sponsoring NRHA events, reaching hundreds of attendees. In the 2023 Sponsorship Prospectus, discover various sponsorship options. Remember, one-third of U.S. hospitals are rural facilities. Note that sponsorships do not include exhibit space.
     

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    Conference Hotel

     

    Sheraton Crown Center Hotel (limited rooms available)
    2345 McGee St.
    Kansas City, MO  64108

     

    Book your hotel online by Sept. 7 to receive the group rate of $195 plus tax or mention NRHA when you call to reserve within our discounted room block.

     

    Additional hotels


    Fairfield Inn Kansas City Downtown/Union Hill
    3001 Main Street
    816.931.5700
    ½ mile from Sheraton
     
    Hilton President Kansas City
    1329 Baltimore
    816.221.9490
    1 mile from Sheraton
     
    Loews Kansas City Hotel
    1515 Wyandotte Street
    877.748.1451
    1 mile from Sheraton
     
    Crowne Plaza Hotel Kansas City Downtown
    1301 Wyandotte
    877.859.5095
    1.1 miles from Sheraton
     
    Kansas City Marriott Downtown
    200 W 12th Street
    816.421.6800
    1.2 miles from Sheraton

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    Continuing education

    By attending the Critical Access Hospital Conference offered by the National Rural Health Association participants may earn up to nine hours ACHE Qualified Education Hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation. Download an attendance certificate for the most recent Critical Access Hospital Conference.
     

    COVID-19 Precautions

    NRHA strongly recommends all attendees are fully vaccinated against COVID prior to attending. The CDC has identified the following symptoms of a COVID-19 infection. If you have one or more of these symptoms in the days prior to or during the event, please do not participate.

    If you are waiting for COVID-19 test results or have had close contact with a person who has tested positive for or who has COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home unless you receive a negative test result before the event. Also, please report to NRHA if you test positive for COVID after the event such that you may have received and/or spread the virus at the event.

    As the COVID-19 virus and its variants are highly contagious, event attendees acknowledge the risk of exposure, assume all such risk, and NRHA shall not be held liable.
     

    Security

    Unfortunately, it is becoming more common for association meetings and conventions to be targeted by third-party websites and online scams. NRHA never uses a third party booking service and registration for NRHA conferences is only possible via the online registration links found on our website.