HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATES

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

COVID vaccine distribution (shots in the arms) is being organized at a state level. Per the CDC, each state has identified the COVID Vaccine point of contact within the state. If you do not know who that is, I would highly recommend you reach out to your state's...

Reply Requested by February 12, 2021 Dear RHC Community, The National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC) and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), as technical assistance providers for the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) COVID-19...

NARHC is pleased to report that Medicare reimbursement for RHCs will undergo a massive overhaul as part of the year-end COVID-19 relief and appropriations package passed by Congress. Notably, the RHC cap will be raised to $100 on April 1, 2020 and then the cap will...