Resources
 

Resources for Rural Health Clinics

Publications
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MA Payment Guide For Out of Network Payments 6/15/06 Update (web link)
Dec 7, 2006 CMS Memo of RHC Hours of Operation (Word)
October 2006 GAO Report to Congressional Committees: Health Professional Shortage Areas- Problems Remain with Primary Care Shortage Area Designation System (.pdf)
RHC Manual (.pdf format ~ 145kb)
TrailBlazer, Dallas
RHC "How To" Manual (.pdf format ~ 399kb)
Federal Office of Rural Health Policy and the National Association of RHCs
RHC New Revenue Codes Effective July 1, 2006
Rural Assistance Center (RAC) RHC Information Guide
RHC Survey Form (inspection) (.pdf format, ~ .5MB)
Revised Independent RHC Cost Report Form CMS-222-92 (effective Dec. 31, 2004)
CMS Manuals
  ~ Nov 21, 2008, Interim Guidance Regarding Survey & Certification of RHCs (.pdf format)
  ~ Pub 100-2 , Chapter 13, RHC Medicare Benefit Policy (.pdf format)
  ~ Pub 100-4 Chapter 9 RHC Medicare Claims Processing (.pdf format)
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Publications
  ~ RHC Rule Proposal "New Medicare Rule Ensures Access to Health Care for Beneficiaries in Rural Areas" June 26, 2008. See the Release Announcement.
August 2005 OIG Inspection Report -
Status of Rural Health Clinic Program (OEI-05-03-0017) (.pdf format)
Comparison Document Between RHCs and FQHCs

Web Resources

 


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P.O. Box 14547
Austin, Texas 78761
512-873-0045

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