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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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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).
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Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Social Security Act, Section 1905 (l): Definitions
Definitions of terms used in the Social Security Act related to Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers.
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Social Security Act, Section 1902 (bb): State Plans for Medical Assistance
Part (bb) covers state plan requirements for payment for services for Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers.
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Code of Federal Regulations: 42 CFR 440.20 Outpatient Hospital Services and Rural Health Clinic Services
Defines the current scope of Rural Health Clinic (RHC) services, and who can provide them.
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Social Security Act, Section 1832 (a)(2)(D): Scope of Benefits
This section of the Social Security Act lists Rural Health Clinic and Federally Qualified Health Center services as within the scope of benefits.
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Social Security Act, Section 1833 (f) and (h): Payment of Benefits
Payment limits for Rural Health Clinics and clinical laboratory services under the Social Security Act.
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Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Federal Statute, Regulation, and Guidance
Provides links to statutes, regulations, and guidance governing the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) program. State surveyors use guidance to ensure that clinics are in compliance with the technical requirements of the RHC program.
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Sponsoring organization: National Association of Rural Health Clinics
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