Critical Access Hospital Conference

Join us in Kansas City for NRHA’s Rural Health Clinic and Critical Access Hospital Conferences. They’re NRHA’s fastest-growing events for a reason.

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

The deadline for submitting abstracts for the 2018 Critical Access Hospital Conference has now passed (May 21). Late submissions will not be accepted. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by email in mid July. All speakers selected must register for the conference in which they speak.

Contact Donna Douglas at 816-756-3140 with questions.

• icon-agenta Agenda

  2018 Critical Access Hospital Conference agenda (updated 09.24.18)
  
  NRHA’s Quality and Clinical Conference has been integrated into NRHA’s Kansas City events as an exclusive track consisting of seven sessions.
  
  Conference recaps
  2017 CAH conference
  2016 CAH conference
  2015 CAH conference
  2014 CAH conference
  
  Continuing education credits are available.
  
  Top 20 Critical Access Hospital Awards

• icon-scholarships Scholarships

  NRHA makes travel support (scholarship) funds of $1000 available students and community members with a critical need for financial support with conference expenses. Those with a critical need for financial support to register for and attend are encouraged to apply.
  
  Funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to people who meet the eligibility criteria specified within the application form, and who would be unable to attend NRHA's 2018 Rural Health Clinic or Critical Access Hospital conferences without such support.

• icon-field-visits Field Visits

• icon-rates Rates

  NRHA would like to apologize for any inconvenience as we upgrade our registration portal.
  
  Registration can only be completed via a downloadable PDF form at this time which you may email to registration@nrharural.org, mail or fax.
  
  Register for both the RHC and CAH Conferences and receive an additional $100 discount.
  
  RHC Conference rates
  Early (before Sept. 7)
  $329 member, $429 non-member*
  
  After Sept. 7
  $379 member, $479 non-member*
  
  CAH Conference rates
  Early (before Sept. 7)
  $499 member, $599 non-member*
  
  After Sept. 7
  $579 member, $679 non-member*
  
  Industry representatives who provide services or products
  Early (before Sept. 7)
  $1059 member. $1139 non-member*
  
  After Sept. 7
  $1159 member, $1239 non-member*

• icon-exhibitors Exhibitors

  Exhibitors, sponsors and advertisers
  
  Exhibitors 
  
  Due to the growth of NRHA's Partnership Program and limited exhibit space at NRHA's Critical Access Hospital Conference, booth spaces are reserved for NRHA partners only. Contact Larry Bedell to learn more. 
  
  Advertisers and sponsors
  
  Don't miss the opportunity to increase your visibility in the rural market with ads and sponsorships or by becoming a vetted NRHA Partner.
  
  NRHA offers sponsorships for all events, providing a valuable opportunity for your organization to gain visibility. These sponsorships, ads and partnerships are great ways to get your company's message in the hands of hundreds of attendees. Remember, one-third of all U.S. hospitals are rural facilities.
  
  Download NRHA's 2018 engagement guide, or contact Larry Bedell to learn more.

• icon-building Accommodations

  Conference hotel:
  Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
  2345 McGee Street
  Kansas City, Mo. 64108 
  
  The Sheraton Crown Center is located in the heart of Kansas City, 20 miles from KCI Airport, walking distance to Kansas City's finest shopping and dining. Book your room online or call 800-325-3535 to reserve your room. Deadline for the $180 discounted NRHA rate is September 7 or when rooms sell out.
  
  The Sheraton is currently sold out on Thursday, Sept. 27. Please refer to this list of alternate 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 for 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
  
  
  Transportation:
  KCI Super Shuttle
  Shared shuttle service is $17 one way or $29 round trip per person. The shuttle leaves from the baggage claim area at 5 minutes to the hour and 25 minutes after the hour. Reservations are not required. Taxi is approximately $35-40.