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Resources by Topic: Rural Emergency Hospitals

January 2027 Annual Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Monthly Facility Payment Amount
Presents the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) monthly facility payment amount for Calendar Year 2027.
Date: 10/2026
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Rural Emergency Hospital Revenue Cycle: Building a Strong Billing Foundation
Describes essential elements of Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) revenue cycle readiness. Covers post-conversion REH enrollment and compliance; outpatient claim, coding, and documentation accuracy; and collaboration across the revenue cycle.
Date: 10/2026
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Redesign Center
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Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Emergency Hospitals in Oklahoma
Provides a map showing the name and location of Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Emergency Hospitals in Oklahoma as of September 2026.
Date: 09/2026
Sponsoring organization: Oklahoma State University Center for Rural Health
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Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Model Frequently Asked Questions
Provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation. Covers general information, Conditions of Participation, and REH payment policies.
Date: 09/2026
Sponsoring organizations: Mathematica, Rural Health Redesign Center
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Georgia Counties with Rural, Critical Access, and Rural Emergency Hospitals
Map showing Georgia counties with rural hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals, and Rural Emergency Hospitals.
Date: 07/2026
Sponsoring organization: Georgia State Office of Rural Health
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Georgia Rural Counties with Rural Hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Emergency Hospital, and Rural Counties without a Hospital
County-level map showing rural Georgia counties containing a Critical Access Hospital, Rural Emergency Hospital, or other rural hospital. Also indicates rural counties containing no hospital.
Date: 07/2026
Sponsoring organization: Georgia State Office of Rural Health
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MedPAC Data Book: Health Care Spending and the Medicare Program, 2026
Provides an overview of Medicare spending and highlights data on Medicare beneficiary demographics, dual-eligible beneficiaries, quality of care provided through the Medicare program, and other payer liability. Examines settings of care, including rural-specific provider sites, as they relate to spending, access to care, and Medicare and operating margins. Compares rural and urban beneficiaries and providers throughout. Chart 6-2 addresses rural hospital closures and Rural Emergency Hospital conversions.
Date: 07/2026
Sponsoring organization: Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
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REH: Key Staffing Considerations
Describes key considerations to developing staffing plans for Rural Emergency Hospitals that balance operational needs and workforce stability.
Date: 05/2026
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Redesign Center
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North Dakota Critical Access Hospitals/Rural Emergency Hospital, Rural Health Clinics, & Federally Qualified Health Centers, 2026
Map of North Dakota delineating counties and showing the locations of Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
Date: 04/2026
Sponsoring organization: University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
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North Dakota Critical Access Hospitals/Rural Emergency Hospital & Referral Centers
Map of North Dakota showing delineated counties with Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs), and referral centers.
Date: 04/2026
Sponsoring organization: University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
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