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Update to Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Payment Limits

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

Medicare Sequester Bill with RHC Grandfathering Fix Passes House

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...

Updated FAQs on RHC COVID – 19 Testing Program

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...

Grant For RHCs In Texas – Apply By February 17, 2021

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...

RHC Capped Rate Increase

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...

NARHC Webinar – New HIPAA Privacy Rule: What RHCs Need to Know

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...

Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal Now Open

From: Nathan Baugh, Director of Government Affairs nathan.baugh@narch.org The Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal is now open. This is the required reporting portal for the various provider relief fund payments most RHCs received such as the general allocation...

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