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."

MI RHC Quality Network Collective

The MI RHC QN Collective is a shared online space for staff working in Michigan Certified Rural Health Clinics. It supports connection, learning, and collaboration among RHC professionals across Michigan.

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Meeting slides and recording for 2026 are on The Collective.
 

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, Laurel Sawyer

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
   

Questions? Contact

Jill Oesterle
Director of Provider Solutions 
517.353.6891
Oester35@msu.edu

Aleah Huse

Projects & Communications Coordinator 

husealea@msu.edu