Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Policy
Medical Assistance Facilities: A Demonstration Program to Provide Access to Health Care in Frontier Communities
Describes the Health Care Financing Administration's Medical Assistance Facility (MAF) demonstration program, which aimed to preserve healthcare access in frontier areas of Montana by converting full-service hospitals into low-intensity, short-stay healthcare service centers. Examines the impact of the program on access to inpatient care.
Date: 07/1993
Sponsoring organization: Office of Inspector General (HHS)
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Describes the Health Care Financing Administration's Medical Assistance Facility (MAF) demonstration program, which aimed to preserve healthcare access in frontier areas of Montana by converting full-service hospitals into low-intensity, short-stay healthcare service centers. Examines the impact of the program on access to inpatient care.
Date: 07/1993
Sponsoring organization: Office of Inspector General (HHS)
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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
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
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Congress
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Rhode Island Rural Health Transformation Program
Provides information on Rhode Island's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Includes links to Rhode Island's application materials and presentation slides for a community listening session held to inform the development of the application.
Additional links: Project Narrative, Project Summary
Sponsoring organization: Rhode Island Department of Health
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Provides information on Rhode Island's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Includes links to Rhode Island's application materials and presentation slides for a community listening session held to inform the development of the application.
Additional links: Project Narrative, Project Summary
Sponsoring organization: Rhode Island Department of Health
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North Carolina Rural Health Transformation Program
Provides information on North Carolina's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Presents an overview of proposed initiatives and includes a link to North Carolina's application.
Additional links: Project Abstract/Summary and Narrative
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
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Provides information on North Carolina's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Presents an overview of proposed initiatives and includes a link to North Carolina's application.
Additional links: Project Abstract/Summary and Narrative
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
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Rural Health Access for Tennessee's Future
Provides information on Tennessee's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Presents an overview of proposed initiatives and includes a link to Tennessee's application.
Additional links: Project Narrative
Sponsoring organization: Tennessee Department of Health
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Provides information on Tennessee's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Presents an overview of proposed initiatives and includes a link to Tennessee's application.
Additional links: Project Narrative
Sponsoring organization: Tennessee Department of Health
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Michigan Rural Health Transformation Program
Provides information on Michigan's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Presents an overview of the proposed program structure and includes links to Michigan's application.
Additional links: Project Narrative, Project Summary
Sponsoring organization: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
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Provides information on Michigan's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Presents an overview of the proposed program structure and includes links to Michigan's application.
Additional links: Project Narrative, Project Summary
Sponsoring organization: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
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Vermont H.R.1/Rural Health Transformation Fund
Provides information on Vermont's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Includes links to Vermont's application, frequently asked questions, and weekly updates.
Additional links: Overview, Project Narrative
Sponsoring organization: Vermont Agency of Human Services
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Provides information on Vermont's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Includes links to Vermont's application, frequently asked questions, and weekly updates.
Additional links: Overview, Project Narrative
Sponsoring organization: Vermont Agency of Human Services
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West Virginia Rural Health Transformation
Provides an overview of West Virginia's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Discusses the rural health landscape in the state and proposed initiatives to address rural health challenges.
Additional links: Application Summary
Sponsoring organization: Office of Governor Patrick Morrisey
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Provides an overview of West Virginia's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Discusses the rural health landscape in the state and proposed initiatives to address rural health challenges.
Additional links: Application Summary
Sponsoring organization: Office of Governor Patrick Morrisey
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California Rural Health Transformation Program
Provides information on California's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Discusses proposed initiatives and stakeholder engagement.
Additional links: Project Summary
Sponsoring organization: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
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Provides information on California's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Discusses proposed initiatives and stakeholder engagement.
Additional links: Project Summary
Sponsoring organization: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
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Alaska's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Initiatives
Provides an overview of six proposed initiatives outlined in Alaska's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Additional links: Summary
Sponsoring organization: Alaska Department of Health
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Provides an overview of six proposed initiatives outlined in Alaska's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Additional links: Summary
Sponsoring organization: Alaska Department of Health
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