Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Healthcare facilities
Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Model Frequently Asked Questions
Provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation. Covers general information, Conditions of Participation, and REH payment policies.
Date: 09/2026
Sponsoring organizations: Mathematica, Rural Health Redesign Center
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Provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation. Covers general information, Conditions of Participation, and REH payment policies.
Date: 09/2026
Sponsoring organizations: Mathematica, Rural Health Redesign Center
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Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced Model: Final Evaluation Report
Final annual report of the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced (BPCI Advanced) Model, which tested whether linking payments for a clinical episode of care can reduce Medicare expenditures while maintaining or improving the quality of care. Presents updated findings on impact estimates for Model Years 4 through 6 (2021-2023). Examines the impact of BPCI Advanced on episode payments, utilization, and quality of care, as well as estimates of Medicare program savings through Model Years 7 and 8 (2024-2025). Describes how findings from prior model years changed or remained consistent over time.
Additional links: Appendices, Executive Summary, Findings at a Glance, Innovation Insight
Author(s): The Lewin Group, Abt Global Inc, General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), Telligen
Date: 08/2026
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Final annual report of the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced (BPCI Advanced) Model, which tested whether linking payments for a clinical episode of care can reduce Medicare expenditures while maintaining or improving the quality of care. Presents updated findings on impact estimates for Model Years 4 through 6 (2021-2023). Examines the impact of BPCI Advanced on episode payments, utilization, and quality of care, as well as estimates of Medicare program savings through Model Years 7 and 8 (2024-2025). Describes how findings from prior model years changed or remained consistent over time.
Additional links: Appendices, Executive Summary, Findings at a Glance, Innovation Insight
Author(s): The Lewin Group, Abt Global Inc, General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), Telligen
Date: 08/2026
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Serving Veterans in Health Centers: A Compendium of Success Stories
Provides information on how health centers serve veterans across the United States. Includes spotlights of rural health centers in Florence, South Carolina, and Onancock, Virginia.
Date: 08/2026
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Community Health Centers
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Provides information on how health centers serve veterans across the United States. Includes spotlights of rural health centers in Florence, South Carolina, and Onancock, Virginia.
Date: 08/2026
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Community Health Centers
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Colorado RHT Program Annual Report - Year 1
Reports on the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) in Colorado as of July 31, 2026. Details the state policy actions, uses of funds, recipients of funds, and progress reports for each initiative funded by RHTP.
Date: 08/2026
Sponsoring organization: Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
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Reports on the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) in Colorado as of July 31, 2026. Details the state policy actions, uses of funds, recipients of funds, and progress reports for each initiative funded by RHTP.
Date: 08/2026
Sponsoring organization: Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
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Florida RHT Program Annual Report - Year 1
Reports on the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) in Florida. Details the state policy actions, uses of funds, recipients of funds, and progress reports for each program funded by RHTP.
Date: 08/2026
Sponsoring organization: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
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Reports on the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) in Florida. Details the state policy actions, uses of funds, recipients of funds, and progress reports for each program funded by RHTP.
Date: 08/2026
Sponsoring organization: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
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Idaho RHT Program Annual Report - Year 1
Reports on the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) in Idaho. Details the state policy actions, uses of funds, recipients of funds, and progress reports for each program funded by RHTP.
Additional links: Idaho RHTP Project Plan
Date: 08/2026
Sponsoring organization: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
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Reports on the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) in Idaho. Details the state policy actions, uses of funds, recipients of funds, and progress reports for each program funded by RHTP.
Additional links: Idaho RHTP Project Plan
Date: 08/2026
Sponsoring organization: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
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Texas RHT Program Annual Report - Year 1
Reports on the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) in Texas. Details the state policy actions, uses of funds, recipients of funds, and progress reports for each initiative funded by RHTP.
Date: 08/2026
Sponsoring organization: Texas Health and Human Services
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Reports on the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) in Texas. Details the state policy actions, uses of funds, recipients of funds, and progress reports for each initiative funded by RHTP.
Date: 08/2026
Sponsoring organization: Texas Health and Human Services
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Financial Analysis 2025, Rural Hospitals: An Annual Report on the Financial Health of Pennsylvania Rural Hospitals
Provides data on general acute care (GAC) hospitals located in rural counties, as defined by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania. Features financial statistics for GAC hospitals from 2022-2025, with breakdowns by urban and rural areas.
Date: 08/2026
Sponsoring organization: Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council
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Provides data on general acute care (GAC) hospitals located in rural counties, as defined by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania. Features financial statistics for GAC hospitals from 2022-2025, with breakdowns by urban and rural areas.
Date: 08/2026
Sponsoring organization: Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council
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Top Provider Enrollment Mistakes in Rural Primary Care & Behavioral Health - and How to Fix Them
Recording of an August 31, 2026, webinar describing common Medicare provider enrollment mistakes that can result in application denials, credentialing delays, disrupted cash flows, and more. Identifies practical strategies to prevent or address these errors.
Additional links: Presentation Slides
Date: 08/2026
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Rural Health Clinics
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Recording of an August 31, 2026, webinar describing common Medicare provider enrollment mistakes that can result in application denials, credentialing delays, disrupted cash flows, and more. Identifies practical strategies to prevent or address these errors.
Additional links: Presentation Slides
Date: 08/2026
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Rural Health Clinics
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Rural and Urban Availability of Substance Use Treatment Facilities
Discusses the national availability of and regional variance in substance use disorder treatment facilities for rural and urban residents. Highlights the number of facilities per 100,000 population by rural status and county, as well as the number of facilities offering medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) services.
Author(s): Aaron P. Smith, Tyrone F. Borders
Date: 08/2026
Sponsoring organization: Rural and Underserved Health Research Center
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Discusses the national availability of and regional variance in substance use disorder treatment facilities for rural and urban residents. Highlights the number of facilities per 100,000 population by rural status and county, as well as the number of facilities offering medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) services.
Author(s): Aaron P. Smith, Tyrone F. Borders
Date: 08/2026
Sponsoring organization: Rural and Underserved Health Research Center
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