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Resources by Topic: Rural Health Clinics

State Associations of RHCs
Provides a list of state Rural Health Clinic associations. Identifies state rural health and primary care associations that serve as defacto RHC associations.
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Rural Health Clinics
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North Carolina State Designated Rural Health Centers Operations Guidance
Manual providing consolidated resources for North Carolina's State Designated Rural Health Center (SDRHC) Program. Standardizes North Carolina SDRHC services, describes strategies to designate new rural health centers, and provides additional resources that support effective operations and transition into and out of SDRHC status.
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Office of Rural Health
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National Association of Rural Health Clinics Technical Assistance Webinars
Contains links to technical assistance webinar recordings, transcripts, and presentation slides. Webinars cover operational and policy issues specific to Rural Health Clinics.
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Rural Health Clinics
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State of Georgia Rural Health Clinics
Map showing locations of Rural Health Clinics by county in Georgia.
Sponsoring organization: Georgia State Office of Rural Health
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HRSA Map Tool
A map-based interface for viewing a variety of Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) programs and grant awards, as well as supporting data from other sources. Includes data for rural health areas, border counties, the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Initiative region, and more. Other items available to map include health workforce shortage areas, healthcare facility locations, and poverty data.
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Ohio Shortage Designations
Provides information on the shortage designation process for Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in Ohio. Includes information on Governor's Certified Shortage Areas, which are considered underserved for the purpose of Rural Health Clinic (RHC) development.
Sponsoring organization: Ohio Primary Care Office
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CMS-Approved Accrediting Organizations Contacts for Prospective Clients
Lists accrediting organizations approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Includes details on which types of programs each organization accredits, such as Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Health Clinics, and provides contact information.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Utah Health Centers (CHC, FQHC, RHC, and VA) Map
Interactive map providing information on community health centers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), and Veteran Affairs Health Centers (VA) in Utah.
Sponsoring organization: Utah Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
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Code of Federal Regulations: Title 42 Public Health, Chapter 4, Subchapter B, Part 425: Medicare Shared Savings Program
Details and describes the regulations for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program. Provides information on eligibility, application procedures, reporting requirements, and special assignment conditions for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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CMS State Operations Manual (SOM)
Provides guidance to state agencies that survey healthcare facilities and providers to determine if they are in compliance with the Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoP). Includes appendices with regulatory information specific to Critical Access Hospitals (Appendix W) and Federally Qualified Health Centers/Rural Health Clinics (Appendix G). Can be used by healthcare facilities as a tool to self-evaluate their compliance with Medicare CoP.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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