Rural clinic resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2012 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/topics/clinics/ The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is requesting comments on the Form CMS-29, Request for Certification as a Supplier of Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Services under the Medicare/Medicaid Program. With this renewal request, the title of the Form CMS-29 is being revised to better describe the purpose of the data being collected. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-02-07/html/2012-2762.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:36:00 CST http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-02-07/html/2012-2762.htm Lamar CO March 28, 2012 -- Colorado Rural Health Center http://www.coruralhealth.org/events/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:34:15 CST http://www.coruralhealth.org/events/ Yuma CO February 23, 2012 -- Colorado Rural Health Center http://www.coruralhealth.org/events/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:29:08 CST http://www.coruralhealth.org/events/ Rifle CO February 22, 2012 -- Colorado Rural Health Center http://www.coruralhealth.org/events/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:25:08 CST http://www.coruralhealth.org/events/ Alamosa CO March 27, 2012 -- Colorado Rural Health Center http://www.coruralhealth.org/events/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:13:30 CST http://www.coruralhealth.org/events/ Lakewood CO April 11, 2012 -- Colorado Rural Health Center http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=1665&EID=11042 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:01:38 CST http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=1665&EID=11042 -- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services http://www.cms.gov/OpenDoorForums/23_ODF_PNAHP.asp#TopOfPage Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:44:30 CST http://www.cms.gov/OpenDoorForums/23_ODF_PNAHP.asp#TopOfPage The Technical Assistance and Services Center, a program of the National Rural Health Resource Center, and the Maine Rural Health Research Center at the University of Southern Maine are developing a database of Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and will be utilizing this information to conduct a national survey focusing on meaningful use of Health Information Technology by RHCs. http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17224 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:40:13 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17224 Times Daily, (AL) article discusses why rural health clinics are an important link to the health-care community. http://www.timesdaily.com/stories/Filling-the-gap,186818 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:35:54 CST http://www.timesdaily.com/stories/Filling-the-gap,186818 Courier-Journal, (KY) article reports that as the nations economic slump continues, growing numbers of uninsured patients are straining community health facilities. http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20120121/NEWS01/301210082 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:01:26 CST http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20120121/NEWS01/301210082 Funding for financial assistance to provide comprehensive primary health care services to an underserved area or population. This announcement is for one (1) service area only, Anchorage, ALASKA. -- Bureau of Primary Health Care http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2759 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:15:07 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2759 Medscape Today News interviews Mary Wakefield, administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), on the Affordable Care Act and how it will impact Community Health Centers (CHCs), as well as discussing the National Health Service Corps and Teaching Health Centers. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/755950 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:58:57 CST http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/755950 Provides links to manuals, billing codes, enrollment and certification information, legislation, regulations, and contacts related to Medicare and Medicaid services in Federally Qualified Health Centers. -- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services http://www.cms.gov/center/fqhc.asp Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:59:56 CST http://www.cms.gov/center/fqhc.asp Washington DC June 4, 2012 -- Institute for Patient and Family-Centered Care http://www.cvent.com/Events/Calendar/Calendar.aspx?cal=5c27e7ff-2571-47a6-b9ff-6cfaa985cbb0 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:32:07 CST http://www.cvent.com/Events/Calendar/Calendar.aspx?cal=5c27e7ff-2571-47a6-b9ff-6cfaa985cbb0 Atlanta GA March 19, 2012 -- Institute for Patient and Family-Centered Care http://www.cvent.com/Events/Calendar/Calendar.aspx?cal=5c27e7ff-2571-47a6-b9ff-6cfaa985cbb0 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:26:48 CST http://www.cvent.com/Events/Calendar/Calendar.aspx?cal=5c27e7ff-2571-47a6-b9ff-6cfaa985cbb0 Portland OR May 12, 2012 -- Northwest Regional Primary Care Association http://www.nwrpca.org/conferences/spring-primary-care-conference.html Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:18:28 CST http://www.nwrpca.org/conferences/spring-primary-care-conference.html Fargo ND April 19, 2012 http://www.ndafp.org/events.php Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:08:44 CST http://www.ndafp.org/events.php Developed to help inform users about the current geographic extent of Section 330 U.S. federally funded health centers (FQHCs). Designed upon algorithms and reporting methods for the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC)-requested service area analyses. Requires a brief log-in registration. http://www.udsmapper.org Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:16:18 CST http://www.udsmapper.org Surveys safety-net health centers (public hospitals and clinics, federally qualified health centers, rural health centers, and free clinics for the medically underserved) to determine their potential to become patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs). -- Commonwealth Fund http://www.commonwealthfund.org/~/media/Files/Publications/Issue%20Brief/2010/May/1395_Coleman_providing_underserved_patients_med_homes_ib.pdf Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:43:14 CST http://www.commonwealthfund.org/~/media/Files/Publications/Issue%20Brief/2010/May/1395_Coleman_providing_underserved_patients_med_homes_ib.pdf Materials related to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, including regulations, authorities and requests for comment. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://www.healthcare.gov/center/index.html Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:37:06 CST http://www.healthcare.gov/center/index.html Assists stakeholders in understanding the processes used to determine coverage, coding, and payment for new technologies under the Medicare fee-for-service program. Guide is intended as a general summary. -- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services https://www.cms.gov/CouncilonTechInnov/Downloads/InnovatorsGuide5_10_10.pdf Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:39:51 CST https://www.cms.gov/CouncilonTechInnov/Downloads/InnovatorsGuide5_10_10.pdf A quarterly newsletter to help health care providers avoid common Medicare billing errors and comply appropriately with payment audits. -- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services https://www.cms.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/MedQtrlyCompNL_Archive.pdf Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:41:19 CST https://www.cms.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/MedQtrlyCompNL_Archive.pdf 2-1-1 provides free and confidential information and referral for help with employment, food, housing, health care, and counseling. -- United Way Worldwide http://www.211.org/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:59:29 CST http://www.211.org/ Intended for community health centers and other safety net clinics that are planning upgrades to their facilities and was developed by The Center for Health Design (CHD). Offers literature reviews, best practice clinic design examples, recommended design and operational strategies, and tips from the field. http://www.healthdesign.org/clinic-design Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:14:13 CST http://www.healthdesign.org/clinic-design Supports well-established nonprofit organizations that address important issues within their major areas of interests education, health, culture, and social service and that primarily serve large demographic and/or geographic constituencies. -- Hearst Foundations http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=863 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:21:05 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=863 Provides information and resources on the programs invested in improving health and human services supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://www.hhs.gov/recovery/index.html Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:25:48 CST http://www.hhs.gov/recovery/index.html Five training modules on integrating quality and risk management led by George Rust, MD, MPH, deputy director of the National Center for Primary Care at Morehouse School of Medicine. -- Health Resources and Services Administration http://www.hrsa.gov/publichealth/guidelines/qualityimprovement.html Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:14:56 CST http://www.hrsa.gov/publichealth/guidelines/qualityimprovement.html Provides information on the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) project, implementation strategies, who the RACs are, RAC jurisdictions, RAC expansion and provider outreach schedules, and FAQs. -- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services http://www.cms.gov/recovery-audit-program/ Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:15:39 CST http://www.cms.gov/recovery-audit-program/ Features useful information on how communities can work with local poison centers to implement prevention activities. The planner also gives tips for promoting events with media and through community outreach. -- Health Resources and Services Administration http://poisonhelp.hrsa.gov/what-can-you-do/national-poison-prevention-week/participating-in-national-poison-prevention-week/index.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:21:48 CST http://poisonhelp.hrsa.gov/what-can-you-do/national-poison-prevention-week/participating-in-national-poison-prevention-week/index.html Helps hospitals and health care facilities improve preparedness for disasters and large-scale emergencies. Includes resources for long-term acute and chronic care. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://emergency.cdc.gov/healthcare/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:25:40 CST http://emergency.cdc.gov/healthcare/