Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Policy
State Rural Health Associations
Directory providing contact information for each state rural health association.
Sponsoring organization: National Rural Health Association
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Directory providing contact information for each state rural health association.
Sponsoring organization: National Rural Health Association
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HHS Exchange Visitor Program
Provides information and updates on the Exchange Visitor Program (J-1 Visa Waiver), which eliminates the two-year foreign residence requirement.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Provides information and updates on the Exchange Visitor Program (J-1 Visa Waiver), which eliminates the two-year foreign residence requirement.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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KFF Health News Morning Briefing
Daily news stories on a variety of health policy issues, compiled by KFF Health News.
Sponsoring organization: KFF
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Daily news stories on a variety of health policy issues, compiled by KFF Health News.
Sponsoring organization: KFF
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ADA.gov
Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Web site includes many publications on ADA topics. A toll-free information line is also available:
800.514.0301 (voice)
1.833.610.1264 (TTY)
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Justice
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Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Web site includes many publications on ADA topics. A toll-free information line is also available:
800.514.0301 (voice)
1.833.610.1264 (TTY)
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Justice
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State Health Facts: Medicaid Benefits
Presents state-by-state information on Medicaid benefits as of July 1, 2018. Lists coverage for services provided at hospitals, Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and other facilities. Also covers dental health, mental health, long-term care, transportation, and other services.
Sponsoring organization: KFF
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Presents state-by-state information on Medicaid benefits as of July 1, 2018. Lists coverage for services provided at hospitals, Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and other facilities. Also covers dental health, mental health, long-term care, transportation, and other services.
Sponsoring organization: KFF
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Journal of Rural Health
Quarterly, peer-reviewed publication of the National Rural Health Association. Includes original research on rural health topics, case studies, articles on rural policy issues, and more. Subscription required.
Sponsoring organization: National Rural Health Association
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Quarterly, peer-reviewed publication of the National Rural Health Association. Includes original research on rural health topics, case studies, articles on rural policy issues, and more. Subscription required.
Sponsoring organization: National Rural Health Association
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IHS Fact Sheets
Offers information on specific healthcare topics concerning American Indians and Alaska Natives. Covers health disparities, IHS programs, health services, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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Offers information on specific healthcare topics concerning American Indians and Alaska Natives. Covers health disparities, IHS programs, health services, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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Public Health Service Act, Section 330
Section 330 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act defines the requirements for Health Centers. Title 42 of the U.S. Code, Chapter 6A is the Public Health Service Act, and section 254b is the equivalent of Section 330 of the PHS Act.
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Section 330 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act defines the requirements for Health Centers. Title 42 of the U.S. Code, Chapter 6A is the Public Health Service Act, and section 254b is the equivalent of Section 330 of the PHS Act.
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State Health Facts
Contains state-level data on demographics, health status, healthcare costs and access, healthcare providers, and more. Includes individual state profiles and 50-state comparisons.
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Sponsoring organization: KFF
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Contains state-level data on demographics, health status, healthcare costs and access, healthcare providers, and more. Includes individual state profiles and 50-state comparisons.
Additional links: Build a Custom State Report
Sponsoring organization: KFF
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Code of Federal Regulations: 42 CFR 485: Subpart F, Conditions of Participation: Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
Sets forth the conditions that a hospital must meet to be designated as a Critical Access Hospital (CAH).
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Sets forth the conditions that a hospital must meet to be designated as a Critical Access Hospital (CAH).
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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