22 March, 2024 17:15

March 22, 2024

Dear RHC Community,
CMS revised the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Authorization Agreement (CMS-588). We will accept current and revised versions of the form through April 30. Effective May 1, you must use the revised form.

Form updates included, but not limited to:

Correcting the page numbers
Revising the form instructions for clarity
Revising the titles of certain data elements for clarity
Removing the Authorized/Delegated Official Title data element
Adding a box for reporting the chain home office number
Making the email address data element in Part V of the form optional

25 April, 2024 14:53

Dear RHC Community, We hope you will join us for our free, upcoming technical assistance webinar, New Medicare Behavioral Health Providers: Incorporating MHCs and MFTs into your RHC. Medicare coverage Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors began...

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19 April, 2024 13:49

Telehealth Policy and Politics Update Join NARHC’s Advocacy Efforts to Protect and Expand Telehealth for RHCs! NARHC recently launched a new campaign to help members of the RHC community advocate on the importance of telehealth. This year is set to be another big one...

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12 April, 2024 20:15

RHC Compliance - is it a struggle? Are you in need of a refresher course? Join our team of experts at this one-day meeting for RHCs! This session, hosted by the Michigan Center for Rural Health, is open to RHCs in all states through their virtual option. We hope you...

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12 April, 2024 19:06

Dear RHC Community, We hope you will join us for our free, upcoming technical assistance webinar, A-Z: All You Need to Know About Making Your RHC a PA Clinical Rotation Site. Physician Associates/Physician Assistants are often integral members of the care team in an...

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28 February, 2024 14:51

RHC Community, It should come as no surprise to hear that Congress is gridlocked on important issues. Despite this slow pace, NARHC’s government affairs team is frequently on Capitol Hill directly advocating for policy changes that support RHCs. However, the most...

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14 February, 2024 16:12

RHC Community! We hope you will join us for our free, upcoming technical assistance webinar, Mobile Units and Your RHC - Is This a Good Fit? Many RHCs are considering expanding their services and patient access opportunities through mobile units, either as an...

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27 November, 2023 16:10

Dear RHC Community, We hope you will join us for our free, upcoming webinar, held in conjunction with the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) and the VA’s Accessing Telehealth through Local Areas Stations (ATLAS) Program. This webinar will be held on Tuesday,...

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24 October, 2023 20:27

RHC Community! We hope you will join us for our free, upcoming technical assistance webinar, RHC Emergency Preparedness 101! Whether you are brand new to RHC emergency preparedness requirements, or just want to confirm that your knowledge is up to date, we encourage...

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4 October, 2023 16:20

We are thrilled to share that the Bill Finerfrock Health Policy Fellowship Application is now open on NARHC.org! This program was created to celebrate the outstanding legacy of Bill Finerfrock, the co-founder and long-time Executive Director of NARHC, who was a strong...

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15 September, 2023 11:57

Dear RHC Community, If you don’t use PECOS, use the revised CMS-855I (Medicare Enrollment Application - Physicians and Nonphysician Practitioners) to enroll or update your information. Medicare Administrative Contractors will accept current and revised versions of the...

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