Congregations as a Public Health Resource in Rural Settings Webinar Rev. Cheree’ Johnson, M.N.O, M.Div. Coordinator for Church Relations, Advocate BroMenn Medical Center & Advocate Eureka Hospital Normal, IL August 29, 2016

Today we’ll talk about: Characteristics of rural congregations Impact of new directions in health care Possibilities for partnerships Church/ Faith Community affiliation Model

Some Characteristics of Rural Congregations Depopulation, particularly among young adults “Graying” of the pews Church structure primarily family/ relationship based Benefit to stakeholders/ congregants high motivator

Some Characteristics of Rural Congregations Bi-vocational/ Multiple charge pastors History/ tradition important Deep roots in the community Primed for partnership i.e. Church plants in Urban/ growing areas Home/ World Missions

The Future of Healthcare: Dramatic, Irreversible, & Systemic Industry Change Systems will take responsibility for the entirety of the care continuum Care will be available where, when and how the consumer wants it – schools, malls, homes, mobile clinics, on-line, etc. Government sources will make up 70-80% of reimbursement Catchment areas will become virtual – what does this mean? Reimbursement = how health systems are paid; what makes it irreversible

Impact of new directions in health care Fewer than 100 health systems to operate in US – mostly locally driven with as few as 3 or 4 nationals Limited number in rural communities or with easy access for rural residents Acute care hospitals will treat most complex, high cost members while all other care will move to lowest-cost, highest-quality, most-accessible sites Health care delivery moving out of rural communities leading to concerns about familiarity with providers, consistency and trust of health care system What is “member centricity”? Is “market” the same thing as “service area”? Community? Do we need this bullet?

Impact of new directions in health care Priorities of population health management keep needs of rural communities at the forefront of local planning Regular Community Health needs assessments Government, social service and health care organizations working together to address identified health issues in a given community Most organizations are focusing on a “Triple Aim” approach that influences the setting of health care priorities which ultimately has an impact on what care is available and how it is available in rural areas. Coordinated care Improved outcomes Lower cost

Possibilities for Partnerships More than survey sources Active engagement / relationship building Adding value to church/ faith community’s mission Challenges working in the arena of faith

Church Affiliation Model Advocate BroMenn/ Advocate Eureka Delegate Church Association (DCA)

DCA Vision Statement Tending the spiritual identity of the hospitals and empowering and resourcing delegate members/clusters to address faith-health needs/issues in their congregations and communities in order to improve the health and well-being of our community.

History The Brokaw Mennonite Association (BMA) BMA Function Formed in 1984 after the merger of Brokaw & Mennonite Hospitals. It was formed “to support and encourage health care ministries.” BMA Function Election of Board of Directors Joint Ministry Projects Spiritual Stewardship

The Delegate Church Association 82 Church members Diversity in member churches Meet 3 times a year Approve nominations to the Governing Council Theological Statement Shared Ministry Projects Delegate Church Health Tips Governed by Delegate Executive Committee

Theological Statement 2015 Residents Orientation Theological Statement There are Five unique features of a faith based medical center of the Delegate Churches: Lives with a sense of calling from God. Is identified with its theological roots. Lives with a lively sense of its history -Understands itself to be a partner in a total health care ministry. -Needs to be at the forefront of community health care involvement.

Webpage www.advocatehealth.com/bromenn/churchrelations

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