Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Clinics
Trends in Special Medicare Payments and Service Utilization for Rural Areas in the 1990s
Presents the findings of an analysis of payment trends for providers qualifying under Medicare special payment provisions for rural providers. Covers payment trends for rural hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and physicians.
Author(s): Donna O. Farley, Lisa R. Shugarman, Pat Taylor, et al.
Date: 06/2002
Sponsoring organization: RAND Corporation
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Presents the findings of an analysis of payment trends for providers qualifying under Medicare special payment provisions for rural providers. Covers payment trends for rural hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and physicians.
Author(s): Donna O. Farley, Lisa R. Shugarman, Pat Taylor, et al.
Date: 06/2002
Sponsoring organization: RAND Corporation
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A Targeted Look at the Rural Health Care Safety Net
Report to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Discusses the safety net, the web of professionals and institutions that provide care to the poor and uninsured regardless of ability of pay. Also covers key safety net programs under the purview of the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Its findings fall into three categories: ensuring access to hospital services, ensuring access to primary care, and maintaining an adequate workforce.
Date: 04/2002
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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Report to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Discusses the safety net, the web of professionals and institutions that provide care to the poor and uninsured regardless of ability of pay. Also covers key safety net programs under the purview of the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Its findings fall into three categories: ensuring access to hospital services, ensuring access to primary care, and maintaining an adequate workforce.
Date: 04/2002
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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Rural Populations and Health Care Providers: A Map Book
A collection of maps showing the geographic distribution of rural populations and the healthcare providers that serve them.
Author(s): Randy K. Randolph, Katherine Gaul, Rebecca T. Slifkin
Date: 2002
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
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A collection of maps showing the geographic distribution of rural populations and the healthcare providers that serve them.
Author(s): Randy K. Randolph, Katherine Gaul, Rebecca T. Slifkin
Date: 2002
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
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Rural Health Clinics: Rising Program Expenditures Not Focused on Improving Care in Isolated Areas
A review of the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) program. Examined whether the RHC program provides primary care access to Medicare and Medicaid recipients who otherwise would not have it. Also looked at controls in place for payments to RHCs from Medicare and Medicaid.
Additional links: Full Report
Date: 02/1997
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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A review of the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) program. Examined whether the RHC program provides primary care access to Medicare and Medicaid recipients who otherwise would not have it. Also looked at controls in place for payments to RHCs from Medicare and Medicaid.
Additional links: Full Report
Date: 02/1997
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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Rural Health Clinic Services Act of 1977 (P.L. 95-210)
Text of the Rural Health Clinic Services Act of 1977 (P.L. 95-210). This legislation established the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) designation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs and outlines details of the designation.
Date: 1977
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Congress
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Text of the Rural Health Clinic Services Act of 1977 (P.L. 95-210). This legislation established the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) designation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs and outlines details of the designation.
Date: 1977
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Congress
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NARHC Webinars & Education Center
Contains links to upcoming technical assistance webinars, as well as webinar recordings, transcripts, and presentation slides. Webinars cover operational and policy issues specific to Rural Health Clinics.
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Rural Health Clinics
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Contains links to upcoming technical assistance webinars, as well as webinar recordings, transcripts, and presentation slides. Webinars cover operational and policy issues specific to Rural Health Clinics.
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Rural Health Clinics
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Washington Rural Health Resource Hub
Provides information and resources on rural health clinics (RHCs), Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), telehealth, funding, and workforce development, among other topics to support rural healthcare in Washington State. Highlights Washington-specific information, tools, and resources for rural communities, providers, and facilities.
Sponsoring organization: Washington State Office of Rural Health
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Provides information and resources on rural health clinics (RHCs), Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), telehealth, funding, and workforce development, among other topics to support rural healthcare in Washington State. Highlights Washington-specific information, tools, and resources for rural communities, providers, and facilities.
Sponsoring organization: Washington State Office of Rural Health
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Missouri Association of Rural Health Clinics - Events
Events list that includes collaborative training opportunities, lunch and learn series, the annual Missouri Rural Health Conference, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Missouri Association of Rural Health Clinics
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Events list that includes collaborative training opportunities, lunch and learn series, the annual Missouri Rural Health Conference, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Missouri Association of Rural Health Clinics
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School-Based Health Centers Map
Interactive, searchable map that shows location of School-Based Health Centers across the United States.
Sponsoring organization: School-Based Health Alliance
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Interactive, searchable map that shows location of School-Based Health Centers across the United States.
Sponsoring organization: School-Based Health Alliance
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Expanding Access: Supporting Mobile Unit Understanding & Development for Rural Health Clinics
Provides an overview of mobile health units and how they can increase access to care in rural and underserved areas. Describes federal and state policy considerations for implementing a mobile unit program. Highlights mobile health models included in state Rural Health Transformation Program applications. Offers links to additional resources and information about technical assistance for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) exploring the addition and operation of mobile units.
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Rural Health Clinics
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Provides an overview of mobile health units and how they can increase access to care in rural and underserved areas. Describes federal and state policy considerations for implementing a mobile unit program. Highlights mobile health models included in state Rural Health Transformation Program applications. Offers links to additional resources and information about technical assistance for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) exploring the addition and operation of mobile units.
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Rural Health Clinics
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