Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Policy
HHS OIG Recommendations Tracker
Lists recommendations identified by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to improve U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) programs. Recommendations can be filtered by agency, issue area, target group, financial group, and more. Updated monthly.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Office of Inspector General (HHS)
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Lists recommendations identified by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to improve U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) programs. Recommendations can be filtered by agency, issue area, target group, financial group, and more. Updated monthly.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Office of Inspector General (HHS)
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Innovation in Behavioral Health (IBH) Model
Provides information on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center's Innovation in Behavioral Health (IBH) Model, a voluntary state-based model designed to improve the quality of care and behavioral and physical health outcomes of Medicaid and Medicare populations with moderate to severe mental health conditions and substance use disorders (SUD).
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Provides information on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center's Innovation in Behavioral Health (IBH) Model, a voluntary state-based model designed to improve the quality of care and behavioral and physical health outcomes of Medicaid and Medicare populations with moderate to severe mental health conditions and substance use disorders (SUD).
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)
Provides information on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center's Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), an episode-based alternative payment method in which selected acute care hospitals will coordinate care for patients who undergo certain surgeries. Aims to improve the coordination and transition of care between providers for patients.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Provides information on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center's Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), an episode-based alternative payment method in which selected acute care hospitals will coordinate care for patients who undergo certain surgeries. Aims to improve the coordination and transition of care between providers for patients.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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California State Rural Health Association Newsletter
Archive of the monthly newsletter of the California State Rural Health Association (CSRHA), which supports rural health quality and access throughout California. Features news, topical resources, and CSRHA events.
Type: Journal/Newsletter
Sponsoring organization: California State Rural Health Association
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Archive of the monthly newsletter of the California State Rural Health Association (CSRHA), which supports rural health quality and access throughout California. Features news, topical resources, and CSRHA events.
Type: Journal/Newsletter
Sponsoring organization: California State Rural Health Association
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Rural Active Living Measurement Tools
Provides information on and access to the Rural Active Living Assessment (RALA) Tools and the Rural Active Living Perceived Environmental Support Scale (RALPESS) which are designed to collect data on physical environment features and amenities, town characteristics, community programs, and policies that impact wellness and physical activity of rural citizens.
Type: Website
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Provides information on and access to the Rural Active Living Assessment (RALA) Tools and the Rural Active Living Perceived Environmental Support Scale (RALPESS) which are designed to collect data on physical environment features and amenities, town characteristics, community programs, and policies that impact wellness and physical activity of rural citizens.
Type: Website
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National Center for Interstate Compacts
Offers information about the National Center for Interstate Compacts, a technical assistance provider for states regarding interstate compacts. Includes the NCIC Database, which tracks interstate compacts and can be filtered by search term, category, and state.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Council of State Governments
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Offers information about the National Center for Interstate Compacts, a technical assistance provider for states regarding interstate compacts. Includes the NCIC Database, which tracks interstate compacts and can be filtered by search term, category, and state.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Council of State Governments
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HRSA National Telehealth Conference
Provides information on the annual Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) National Telehealth Conference, including links to summary reports and session recordings.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organizations: Health Resources and Services Administration, Office for the Advancement of Telehealth
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Provides information on the annual Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) National Telehealth Conference, including links to summary reports and session recordings.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organizations: Health Resources and Services Administration, Office for the Advancement of Telehealth
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Investing in Rural America
Provides a map of public and private investment in rural communities during the Biden-Harris Administration. Includes state-by-state data on investments and funding for infrastructure and energy investment, internet access, farmers and other agricultural producers, and health insurance. Contains pop-up videos which present case studies of grant recipients.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: The White House
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Provides a map of public and private investment in rural communities during the Biden-Harris Administration. Includes state-by-state data on investments and funding for infrastructure and energy investment, internet access, farmers and other agricultural producers, and health insurance. Contains pop-up videos which present case studies of grant recipients.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: The White House
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National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) State Trackers
Provides links to information on state legislation and policies on a variety of health and health-related topics, including aging, behavioral health, children's health, health workforce, telehealth, and more. State trackers feature interactive national maps with state-level information.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: National Academy for State Health Policy
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Provides links to information on state legislation and policies on a variety of health and health-related topics, including aging, behavioral health, children's health, health workforce, telehealth, and more. State trackers feature interactive national maps with state-level information.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: National Academy for State Health Policy
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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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