Michigan RHC Quality Network 
The Michigan Rural Health Clinic Quality Network is an initiative started by dedicated RHCs throughout Michigan and the Michigan Center for Rural Health with a goal to measure and improve the quality of care in Michigan RHCs.In 2017, we formalized the RHC Quality Network, electing an executive board, adopted bylaws,
Vision
The PURPOSE of the Rural Health Clinic Network is to connect people, data, and resources to strengthen and benefit the RHC community and patients."
Membership
If your clinic has never been an active member before, now is the time to join. Those seeking membership for the first time should fill out an application can use the MRHCN fillable Membership Application (new members or those with changes. If unsure of your member status, call us at 517-353-6891 for a quick lookup.)
Benefits of Membership
Rural health clinics can benefit from attending our quarterly educational meetings, which are free of charge. At these meetings, experts will be available to provide information on policies that affect practice in rural areas. You will have the opportunity to network with other rural health clinic providers, policymakers, and representatives from businesses serving rural health clinics. We will keep you updated on legislative alerts related to important issues for rural health clinics. We have exclusive arrangements with businesses that work with RHCS, and offer discounted educational programs. We will represent your voice in Washington before Congress and federal agencies. Additionally, you will receive free access to Lilypad's flagship web application for rural clinic data collection, reporting, and benchmarking.
Strategic Imperatives 2018-2023
- RESOURCES: Established as the trusted and relied upon source
- DATA: Provide value via meaningful data services
- PEOPLE: Strengthen a sense of community, connectedness, and belonging
- Strengthen the Network Infrastructure
Executive Committee
- President – Keisha Sexton
- Vice President – Wendy Langworthy
- Secretary – Vacant
- Treasurer – Vacant
- Members - Ruanne Vander Veen, Tami Wahl, Laura Green, Teri Brecht
Aspects of every RHC Network Meeting
- Network Updates
- National Policy Updates
- Quality Improvement Best Practices
- HSA Compliance Corner
- Finance and Operational Presentation
- Peer to Peer Sharing
Lilypad
Lilypad’s Practice Operations National Database (POND) is a web-based data collection, reporting and benchmarking application for rural providers including rural health clinics, community health centers, health system satellite practices, and independent physician or advanced level provider practices.
POND is designed to fill a critical gap in actionable and comparative practice level data that can be used by rural primary and specialty care provider entities seeking to optimize clinic financial performance, compensation and productivity. POND provides a vehicle for rural practices to selectively share blinded operational and financial data and to use peer benchmark information to guide improvements
Contact Information
Jill Oesterle
Director of Provider Solutions
909 Wilson Road
B-218 West Fee Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
Direct Line: 517-353-6891
Fax: 517-432-0007
Email:Oester35@msu.edu