Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Legislation and regulations
A Rural Perspective Regarding Regulations Implementing Titles I and II of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act Of 2003 (MMA)
Identifies sections of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) of special concern to rural Medicare beneficiaries, medical care providers, and policymakers. Includes guidance regarding provisions in the Proposed Rule "Establishment of the Medicare Advantage Program," which implements Title II of the MMA, with a focus on its impact on rural health service delivery.
Author(s): Curt Mueller, Keith Mueller, Janet Sutton
Date: 08/2004
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis, RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis
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Identifies sections of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) of special concern to rural Medicare beneficiaries, medical care providers, and policymakers. Includes guidance regarding provisions in the Proposed Rule "Establishment of the Medicare Advantage Program," which implements Title II of the MMA, with a focus on its impact on rural health service delivery.
Author(s): Curt Mueller, Keith Mueller, Janet Sutton
Date: 08/2004
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis, RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis
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Rural Hospitals' Strategies for Achieving Compliance with HIPAA Privacy Requirements
Discusses a survey of hospital administrators in rural areas regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Includes an overview of HIPAA compliance efforts in rural hospitals, as well as examples of specific strategies to meet HIPAA requirements.
Date: 03/2004
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
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Discusses a survey of hospital administrators in rural areas regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Includes an overview of HIPAA compliance efforts in rural hospitals, as well as examples of specific strategies to meet HIPAA requirements.
Date: 03/2004
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
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Legal and Historical Roots of Health Care for American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States
Discusses the history of healthcare provision to American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). Includes a timeline of legislative and historical events as well as detailed overview of the laws, federal agencies, and issues involved. Also includes a brief section on more recent issues in AI/AN healthcare.
Author(s): Brett Lee Shelton
Date: 02/2004
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: KFF
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Discusses the history of healthcare provision to American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). Includes a timeline of legislative and historical events as well as detailed overview of the laws, federal agencies, and issues involved. Also includes a brief section on more recent issues in AI/AN healthcare.
Author(s): Brett Lee Shelton
Date: 02/2004
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: KFF
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Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-173): A Summary of Provisions Important to Rural Health Care Delivery
Overview of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-173) as it relates to rural healthcare. Includes information on how this Act impacts beneficiaries, healthcare access, and payments to rural healthcare providers.
Author(s): Keith J. Mueller
Date: 01/2004
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis, Rural Policy Research Institute
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Overview of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-173) as it relates to rural healthcare. Includes information on how this Act impacts beneficiaries, healthcare access, and payments to rural healthcare providers.
Author(s): Keith J. Mueller
Date: 01/2004
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis, Rural Policy Research Institute
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Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003
Text of the legislation that adds a prescription drug benefit to Medicare and enhances some rural healthcare programs, such as the Critical Access Hospitals program.
Date: 11/2003
Type: Document
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Text of the legislation that adds a prescription drug benefit to Medicare and enhances some rural healthcare programs, such as the Critical Access Hospitals program.
Date: 11/2003
Type: Document
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Rural Hospital HIPAA Readiness and Resource Needs
Presents a survey of rural hospitals regarding the extent of their preparation for HIPAA requirements and their need for resources to implement HIPAA requirements. Results shown by hospital size. Also includes information on financial and staff commitment levels.
Author(s): J. Patrick Hart, Wanqing Zhang, Jane L. Meza, Keith J. Mueller
Citation: RUPRI Rural Policy Brief, 8(6)
Date: 05/2003
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis
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Presents a survey of rural hospitals regarding the extent of their preparation for HIPAA requirements and their need for resources to implement HIPAA requirements. Results shown by hospital size. Also includes information on financial and staff commitment levels.
Author(s): J. Patrick Hart, Wanqing Zhang, Jane L. Meza, Keith J. Mueller
Citation: RUPRI Rural Policy Brief, 8(6)
Date: 05/2003
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis
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Comments on Regulatory and Contractor Reform Legislation
Reports on rural contractor reform issues related to the Medicare Regulatory and Contracting Reform Act of 2001. Includes suggestions to address these concerns.
Author(s): Keith Mueller, Brandi Shay
Citation: RUPRI Rural Policy Brief, 7(1)
Date: 01/2002
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis
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Reports on rural contractor reform issues related to the Medicare Regulatory and Contracting Reform Act of 2001. Includes suggestions to address these concerns.
Author(s): Keith Mueller, Brandi Shay
Citation: RUPRI Rural Policy Brief, 7(1)
Date: 01/2002
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis
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Public Law 105-33: Balanced Budget Act of 1997
Includes the entire text of Public Law 105-33, commonly known as the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. The legislation created the Critical Access Hospital designation and outlines details of the program, including eligibility and operational regulations.
Date: 08/1997
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Congress
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Includes the entire text of Public Law 105-33, commonly known as the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. The legislation created the Critical Access Hospital designation and outlines details of the program, including eligibility and operational regulations.
Date: 08/1997
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Congress
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Public Law 95–210: Rural Health Clinic Services Act of 1977
Text of the Rural Health Clinic Services Act of 1977, Public Law 95–210 (December 13, 1977). This legislation established the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) designation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs and outlines details of the designation.
Date: 1977
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Congress
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Text of the Rural Health Clinic Services Act of 1977, Public Law 95–210 (December 13, 1977). This legislation established the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) designation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs and outlines details of the designation.
Date: 1977
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Congress
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Center for Connected Health Policy - Videos
Provides recordings of Center for Connected Health Policy webinars related to the telehealth policy landscape, proposed and finalized regulations, licensure, and more.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Center for Connected Health Policy: The National Telehealth Policy Resource Center
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Provides recordings of Center for Connected Health Policy webinars related to the telehealth policy landscape, proposed and finalized regulations, licensure, and more.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Center for Connected Health Policy: The National Telehealth Policy Resource Center
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