Rural Health
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Public Law 95–210: Rural Health Clinic Services Act of 1977
Text of the Rural Health Clinic Services Act of 1977, Public Law 95–210 (December 13, 1977). This legislation established the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) designation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs and outlines details of the designation.
Date: 1977
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Congress
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Farmer Mental Health Resilience Program
Presents mental health resources, tools and support to build mental health resilience and combat stigma in rural and farming communities.
Sponsoring organization: Rural Minds
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Texas A&M Rural Texas Strong Hub
Provides information about the Rural Texas Strong (RTS) Program, the state's Rural Health Transformation Program, for Texas A&M System members. Will include a public database that displays Texas A&M expertise and interest in RTS initiatives, as well as a listing of Texas A&M System member RTS collaborations with rural stakeholders. Can offer feedback on RTS conceptual proposals and facilitate initial meetings with rural health organizations.
Sponsoring organization: A&M Rural and Community Health Institute
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Wise Practices for Outreach, Messaging, and Engagement With American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Communities
Toolkit providing guidance on community engagement, language use, and imagery for researchers working with American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Discusses strategies for partnering with tribal leadership, understanding community priorities, and communicating in culturally appropriate ways.
Sponsoring organization: NIH Community Engagement Alliance (NIH CEAL)
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Common Cancers in Metropolitan and Non-Metropolitan Counties
Provides data on cancer incidence and mortality by metropolitan or non-metropolitan dwelling using U.S. Cancer Statistics data. Includes comparisons of lung and bronchus, colon and rectum, female breast, and prostate cancer by rural or urban status.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program
Project narrative from Mississippi's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Discusses the rural health landscape in the state, proposed initiatives and uses of funds, metrics and evaluation plans, sustainability plan, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Office of Governor Tate Reeves
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Rural Healthy Aging: Policy and Infrastructure Opportunities for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)
Offers recommendations for integrating aging-related policies into existing Rural Health Transformation Program plans. Includes recommendations around planning, access to care, caregiving, technology, aging in place, and integrated care models. Includes resources for implementation and information on funding.
Sponsoring organizations: National Rural Health Association, Stratis Health
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Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Celebrates the Great, Historic Investment in Rural Health
Fact Sheet outlining federal actions taken in support of rural healthcare in 2025, including the establishment of the Rural Health Transformation Program and announcement of first year awards.
Sponsoring organization: The White House
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Code of Federal Regulations: 42 CFR 485: Subpart E, Conditions of Participation: Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs)
Sets forth the conditions that a hospital must meet to be designated as a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH).
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Connecticut Rural Health Transformation Program
Provides information on Connecticut's Rural Health Transformation Program. Includes links to the state's application materials.
Additional links: Budget Narrative, Project Narrative
Sponsoring organization: Connecticut Department of Social Services
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