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"The true value of the TORCH Foundation is that it seeks to build partnerships, leverages new funding sources and brings together information, resources and expertise to enhance the ability of rural hospitals to improve access to quality healthcare."

James Vanek, CEO
Lavaca Medical Center
Hallettsville, Texas


Register now for the 2013 Texas Critical Access Hospital Conference & Trade Show

The Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals (TORCH) is pleased to host the 2013 Texas Critical Access Hospital Conference & Tradeshow. The 2013 Texas Critical Access Hospital Conference & Tradeshow is scheduled for June 12-13, 2013 at the beautiful Omni Colonnade in San Antonio, Texas. This unique education event focuses entirely on critical access hospitals (CAHs) and their needs! We are proud to provide expert speakers and targeted information on a wide variety of timely and relevant issues for CAHs. Participants attending this event will learn valuable information, insights and strategies for improving your hospital’s operations, enhancing your overall performance, and positioning your facility for success. For more information on the Conference agenda please click here and to register for this event, please click here.

 

TORCH Foundation Report and the TLMI Special Publication

We are very pleased to present the new TORCH Foundation Report and the TORCH Leadership & Management Institute (TLMI) Special Publication. In these publications you will find highlights of our recent accomplishments, current programs and services, as well as a preview of exciting activities in store for the near future.

 

2013 TORCH ICD-10 Boot Camp

TORCH and the TORCH Foundation invite hospital coders and rural hospital staff preparing for the October 1, 2014 ICD-10 transition to participate in an in-depth training boot camp in Austin, Texas scheduled for December 3-4, 2013. This is not a general overview workshop. Basic to intermediate knowledge of ICD-10 coding is highly recommended to ensure maximum learning during this event. You will receive two full days of instruction by certified coders that will focus on ICD-10 CM and PCS education. Course materials will be provided and AHIMA CEUs will be offered! As part of our efforts to provide TORCH Hospitals with the education and training they need to assist with the A critical piece of the TORCH Program is a two-day intensive hands-on training program taught by certified instructors. This boot camp is scheduled for December 3-4, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza Austin Hotel. Space is limited and applicants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional information and important details are provided in the program brochure.

Deadline to sign-up for the boot camp is June 21st. Being first-come, first-served, applicants will be informed of status/acceptance on or before June 27th. Hotel Reservation Deadline is November 18th.

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New Report and Publication!

We have just released the 2012 TORCH Foundation Report and TMLI Special Publication with highlights of our recent accomplishments, current programs and services, as well as a preview of exciting activities in store for the near future. Be sure to check them out!

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Discover the benfits of being a TORCH Foundation member. Your participation will open you and your organization up to many useful resources.

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