Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Policy

What is a Health Center Program Look-Alike (LAL)?
Information on Health Center Program look-alikes, including an overview of the purpose and benefits, as well as information on how to apply and resources for current Health Center Program look-alikes.
Sponsoring organization: Bureau of Primary Health Care
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CMS Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) Center
Provides links to manuals, billing codes, enrollment and certification information, legislation, regulations, and contacts related to Medicare and Medicaid services in Federally Qualified Health Centers.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Rural Health Policy Topic Guide
Provides an overview of rural health policy and the issues it addresses. Identifies the key federal agencies, national organizations, and other stakeholders involved in rural health policy. Addresses the steps in the rural health policymaking process, available resources for staying current on policy changes, and the role of researchers and membership organizations in rural health policy.
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services Publications
Reports and related publications on rural health and human services issues from the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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NRHA Policy Papers
Policy papers and statements adopted by the National Rural Health Association's Rural Health Congress in order for the association to advocate for rural health at the national level.
Sponsoring organization: National Rural Health Association
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National Advisory Committee Compendium of Recommendations by Year
A list of recommendations, arranged by year or broad subject area, made by the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services in its reports to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from 1989 through 2021.
Additional links: Recommendations by Subject
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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Rural J-1 Visa Waiver Topic Guide
Information and frequently asked questions on the requirements and benefits of the J-1 visa waiver, which waives the two-year home residency requirement and allows a foreign physician to stay in the U.S. to practice in a federally designated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), Medically Underserved Area (MUA), or for a Medically Underserved Population (MUP), if recommended by an interested federal government agency.
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Rural Health Research Centers and Analysis Initiatives
Identifies currently and previously funded Federal Office of Rural Health Policy rural health research centers and rural health policy analysis initiatives.
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Research Gateway
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Office of Family Assistance: Tribal Programs
Provides an overview of tribal programs addressing welfare, jobs, and child welfare. Includes information on Tribal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), including reports, policy and guidance, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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CMS Ambulances Services Center
Resources and information for Medicare ambulance services. Provides access to policies and regulations, fees and billing, manuals, educational opportunities, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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