by john.frizzo | Apr 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear RHC Community, As expected, on April 14th, President Biden signed H.R. 1868 into law, fixing many of the issues with the RHC payment modernization law enacted in December. The legislation also retroactively extends the suspension of the 2% across-the-board...
by john.frizzo | Apr 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
2021 NHSC New Site Application cycle is now open! Dear RHC, Becoming a National Health Scholarship Core (NHSC) approved site can help with recruitment of quality providers through the loan repayment program. The application period is only open through Tuesday, May 25,...
by John Frizzo | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear RHC,April 1, 2021, the RHC Cap is increasing to $100.00. CMS has issued guidance on how this will impact all provider types. Please view this link for more details: RHC Reimbursement Updates
by john.frizzo | Mar 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear Rural Health Clinic Administrators and Managers, Thank you for your dedication to the important work you are doing in your communities. Please familiarize yourself with updated Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions which clarify how RHCs may...
by john.frizzo | Mar 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Medicare Sequester Bill with RHC Grandfathering Fix Passes House The House of Representatives today, by a vote of 246 to 175 has passed H.R. 1868. The bill waives a 2% across the board Medicare sequester that expires at the end of March and another 4% sequester cut...
by john.frizzo | Feb 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
HRSA has published updated FAQs on the RHC COVID-19 Testing Program. The updated FAQs clarify how RHCs may attribute costs to COVID-19 testing and testing related expenses. The FAQ also clarifies that reporting on RHCcovidreporting.com is expected to continue until...
by John Frizzo | Feb 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear Rural Health Clinic Administrators and Managers, This is a friendly reporting reminder for the RHC COVID-19 Testing Program. All funded RHCs must continue to report COVID-19 tests and spending categories monthly on the Rural Health Clinic COVID-19 Reporting...
by john.frizzo | Feb 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear Texas RHC, Below is information on a possible grant for RHCs in Texas. Survey responses are due by 2/17/21. Stakeholder Information Please fill out the information below in case HHSC needs to reach out to you for more information. 1.First Name John 2.Last Name...
by john.frizzo | Feb 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Recently, Congress passed the Covid relief bill which contained language affecting the Medicare cap on RHCs. Beginning April 1, 2021, the cap is being raised to $100.00 (then adding another $13.00 each year through 2028) when the cap will be at $190.00 per visit, then...
by john.frizzo | Jan 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear RHC Community, On December 10, 2020, the OCR announced new proposed rule changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The changes are focused on improving care coordination, case management, and patient rights. Much of the new rule changes are clarifications of existing...
