Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) resources via the Rural Health Information Hub

Funding opportunity: NRHA Rural Health Clinic Leader Certification Program

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:23:47 -0500

A certification program designed to support and strengthen Rural Health Clinic leadership. -- National Rural Health Association

Resource: National Association of Rural Health Clinics 2026 Policy Survey Report

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:46 -0500

Summarizes results of a 2026 national survey of Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). Presents data on the average payer mix, telehealth use and management trends, Medicare Advantage (MA) contracts and reimbursement rates compared to traditional Medicare rates, value-based care participation, challenges, and more. -- National Association of Rural Health Clinics

Resource: Expanding Access: Supporting Mobile Unit Understanding & Development for Rural Health Clinics

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:17 -0500

Provides an overview of mobile health units and how they can increase access to care in rural and underserved areas. Describes federal and state policy considerations for implementing a mobile unit program. Highlights mobile health models included in state Rural Health Transformation Program applications. Offers links to additional resources and information about technical assistance for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) exploring the addition and operation of mobile units. -- National Association of Rural Health Clinics

Resource: Understanding Upcoming Deadlines of New Section 504 Requirements

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:27:49 -0500

Recording of a March 30, 2026, webinar reviewing updates to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, titled "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance," that take effect for Medicare and Medicaid providers, including Rural Health Clinics, in summer 2026. Describes new requirements for the accessibility of medical treatment, kiosks, web content, mobile applications, medical equipment and facilities, and more. Part of the Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Series. -- National Association of Rural Health Clinics

Resource: RHC Compliance 101

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:58:17 -0600

Recording of a March 5, 2026, webinar providing an overview of federal Rural Health Clinic (RHC) regulations and requirements. -- National Association of Rural Health Clinics

Resource: RHC Cost Reporting 101

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:15:41 -0600

Recording of a March 3, 2026, webinar providing an overview of Rural Health Clinic (RHC) cost reporting. Covers key cost report concepts, the cost report approval process, billable visits, allowable and non-allowable costs, best practices, and more. Part of the Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Series. -- National Association of Rural Health Clinics

Resource: TA Webinar: RHC Billing 101

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:22:04 -0600

Recording of a February 24, 2026, webinar providing an overview of traditional Medicare billing guidelines for Rural Health Clinics. Part of the Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Series. -- National Association of Rural Health Clinics

Event: 2027 25th Annual Rural Health Clinic Conference

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:03:26 -0600

Kansas City MO
September 21, 2027 -- National Rural Health Association

Event: 2026 NARHC Fall Institute

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:54:45 -0600

Louisville KY
September 29, 2026 -- National Association of Rural Health Clinics

Resource: Rural Health Clinic: 2026 National Patient Safety Goals

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:35:46 -0600

Identifies National Patient Safety Goals for the Joint Commission's Rural Health Clinic Accreditation Program. Covers patient identification, medication safety, infection prevention, and more. Effective January 1, 2026. -- Joint Commission

Resource: Medicare Care Management Opportunities - What's New in 2026?

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:36:31 -0600

Recording of a December 17, 2025, webinar on care management practices in Rural Health Clinics, associated Medicare care management codes, and changes over time in billing requirements and implementation. Part of the Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Series. -- National Association of Rural Health Clinics

Resource: Telehealth FAQ Calendar Year 2026

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:41:15 -0600

Provides information on Medicare telehealth regulations and payment policy for calendar year 2026. Includes information on audio-only services, behavioral health services, direct supervision, and more. -- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Resource: RHCs and CAHs Participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP): Characteristics of the Providers and Communities

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:18:36 -0600

Describes the characteristics of Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) currently participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) in 2023. Compares CAH and RHC characteristics by MSSP participation, ownership status, and free-standing versus provider-based RHC status. -- RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis

Resource: Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule (CMS-1832-F)

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:44:30 -0600

Fact sheet providing an overview of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) final rule regarding updates and changes to the Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and other Medicare Part B issues for calendar year 2026. Summarizes provisions related to telehealth services; improving care for chronic illness and behavioral health needs; Rural Health Clinic (RHC) and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) care coordination services, services requiring direct supervision, and telecommunication services; and more. -- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Resource: Doing More With Less: Turning Efficient Cybersecurity Into Savings In Rural Healthcare

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:21:48 -0500

Recording of an October 7, 2025, webinar regarding cybersecurity threats, how to proactively address these threats, and how to limit their impact. Part of the Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Series. -- National Association of Rural Health Clinics

Resource: MedPAC Comment on CMS's Proposed Rule on CY 2026 Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B for Payment Policies

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:41:02 -0500

Comment on a July 16, 2025, Federal Register proposed rule revising the physician fee schedule to improve payment systems for physicians and other Medicare Part B revisions. Includes a discussion of a proposal to allow Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to provide and bill for medical visits via telehealth and be paid at Physician Fee Schedule (PFS)-equivalent rates through December 2026. -- Medicare Payment Advisory Commission

Resource: An Evaluation of State Flex Program Initiatives to Support Critical Access Hospital-Based Rural Health Clinics

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:10:49 -0500

Describes the 16 State Flex Program (SFP) Critical Access Hospital (CAH)-based Rural Health Clinic (RHC) initiatives for the 2023-2024 funding year. Explores the various strategies SFPs have employed to assist CAH-based RHCs by highlighting common activities, challenges, and successes observed across their programs. Summarizes interviews with seven SFPs identifying common themes and notable variations in how they engage with CAH-based RHCs. -- Flex Monitoring Team

Resource: Understanding and Navigating Commingling - RHC Edition

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:58:05 -0500

Recording of a July 17, 2025, webinar discussing how Rural Health Clinics can share resources and be located in the same space as other Medicare entities and remain compliant with Medicare regulations. Describes common commingling issues and best practices. Part of the Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Series. -- National Association of Rural Health Clinics

Resource: Organizational Factors Associated with Using Telehealth Services: Perspectives from Leaders of Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:17:43 -0500

Research and policy brief examining organizational factors influencing telehealth use in Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). Summarizes interviews with RHC and FQHC key informants to discuss perceptions of telehealth, implementation challenges, operational challenges, and opportunities for innovation. Provides suggestions for policy and reimbursement approaches to improve telehealth provision and access. -- Remote Care & Telehealth Research Center

Resource: FORHP Rural Hospital & Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Finder

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:14:08 -0500

A tool to help identify free technical assistance services available to rural hospitals and Rural Health Clinics from six Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) supported programs. Find matching TA providers based on facility type, location, and type of assistance. -- Rural Health Information Hub

Event: 2026 24th Annual Rural Health Clinic Conference

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:39:35 -0600

Kansas City MO
September 15, 2026 -- National Rural Health Association

Resource: The Latest HIPAA Requirements - A Check-In on Your RHC's Compliance

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:47:01 -0600

Recording of a January 14, 2025, webinar on HIPAA compliance for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). Covers HIPAA related legislation, HIPAA-related complaints and investigations by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), and new regulations and proposed rules related to patient privacy. Part of the Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Series. -- National Association of Rural Health Clinics

Resource: Quality Measurement in Rural Health Clinics: Policy Brief and Recommendations to the Secretary

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:32:31 -0600

Provides an overview of the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) program, RHC participation in value-based programs and models, and quality reporting challenges. Describes opportunities for growth in RHC quality reporting. Offers two policy recommendations to support RHC participation in value-based care. -- National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services

Resource: Federally Qualified Health Centers and Performance of Medicare Accountable Care Organizations

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:54:35 -0600

Explores the association between participation of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) in Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) with ACOs' beneficiary characteristics, utilization, expenditure, and quality. Features statistics including estimated changes in Medicare Shared Savings Program ACO-assigned beneficiaries, utilization, and expenditure, with breakdowns by FQHC and RHC visits and other types of visits.

Resource: Pediatric and Pregnancy-related Visits at Rural Health Clinics in 2018 among Medicaid/CHIP Enrollees in 20 States

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:51:03 -0500

Research and policy brief on pediatric and pregnancy-related visits to Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) among Medicaid/CHIP enrollees in 20 states during the year 2018. Provides data, including regional and state comparisons, on rates at which pediatric and pregnancy-related visits took place, medical conditions observed, and services provided. Discusses the role of RHCs in overcoming geographic access barriers. -- Maine Rural Health Research Center

Resource: Rural Health Clinic Accreditation

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:01:48 -0500

Information on the Joint Commission survey process for Rural Health Clinic (RHC) accreditation. -- Joint Commission

Resource: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services Meeting Summary, Austin, Texas, April 9-11, 2024

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:05:25 -0500

Summarizes the 94th meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services (NACRHHS), which was held in Austin, Texas. Presents an overview of the meeting's two areas of focus: 1) innovation and technology in rural health and human services and 2) expanding quality reporting and benchmarking in Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). -- National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services

Resource: New Medicare Behavioral Health Providers: Incorporating MHCs and MFTs Into Your RHC

Fri, 10 May 2024 10:00:42 -0500

Recording of a May 9, 2024, webinar discussing Medicare coverage of marriage and family therapists (MFTs) and mental health counselors (MHCs) effective January 1, 2024, and the implications for Rural Health Clinics. Describes skills and attributes of MFTs and MHCs and provides an overview of common mental health concerns for older adults. Part of the Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Series. -- National Association of Rural Health Clinics

Resource: A-Z: All You Need to Know About Making Your RHC a PA Clinical Rotation Site

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:52:04 -0500

Recording of an April 19, 2024, webinar providing an overview of Physician Assistant (PA) training programs, including medical curriculum and clinical rotations. Describes the experiences of Idaho State University PA rural health track and a Rural Health Clinic's perspective as a PA clinical training site. Part of the Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Series. -- National Association of Rural Health Clinics

Resource: Identifying Rural Health Clinics Within the Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System (T-MSIS) Analytic Files

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:44:59 -0500

Provides an overview and history of the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Program and the services provided to Medicaid recipients. Examines the methodology for locating RHC encounters within Medicaid claims files utilizing the Transformed Statistical Information System (T-MSIS) Analytic Files. -- Maine Rural Health Research Center