Websites and other tools on rural health and human services topics, with information provided via the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2012 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/ Helps mental health agencies integrate health and wellness measures into their service settings. -- Maine Department of Health and Human Services http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mh/wellness/toolkit/index.shtml Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:13:06 CST http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mh/wellness/toolkit/index.shtml Collection of fact sheets containing information on these methamphetamine topic areas: facts about meth, effects on users, effects on communities, families & prevention, intervention & treatment, and communities & prevention. -- Partnership for a Drug-Free America http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content/METHPKT-11/METHPKT-11.pdf Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:13:26 CST http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content/METHPKT-11/METHPKT-11.pdf Offers lists of sole community hospitals (SCH), critical access hospitals (CAHs), CAH inpatient and outpatient cost to charge ratios (CCRs), plus rural hospitals under 100 beds and rural sole community hospitals under 100 beds. -- Military Health System http://www.tricare.mil/hospitalclassification/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:50:07 CST http://www.tricare.mil/hospitalclassification/ Collection of common questions covering general information on the Medicaid RAC (Recovery Audit Contractor) and operational guidance to States. -- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services http://www.cms.gov/MedicaidIntegrityProgram/downloads/Scanned_document_29-12-2011_13-20-42.pdf?utm_source=Rural+Route+January+27%2C+2012&utm_campaign=rural+route&utm_medium=email Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:43:55 CST http://www.cms.gov/MedicaidIntegrityProgram/downloads/Scanned_document_29-12-2011_13-20-42.pdf?utm_source=Rural+Route+January+27%2C+2012&utm_campaign=rural+route&utm_medium=email Map summarizes the status of each state and territory RAC program, based on the information submitted in its Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA.) During the implementation phase of these RAC programs, this website will be updated on an ongoing basis. -- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services https://www.cms.gov/medicaidracs/home.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1&utm_source=Rural+Route+January+27%2C+2012&utm_campaign=rural+route&utm_medium=email Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:39:03 CST https://www.cms.gov/medicaidracs/home.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1&utm_source=Rural+Route+January+27%2C+2012&utm_campaign=rural+route&utm_medium=email Helps hospitals understand the Quality Indicators (QIs) from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and support the use of them to successfully improve quality and patient safety in hospitals. -- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/qitoolkit/?utm_source=Rural+Route+January+27%2C+2012&utm_campaign=rural+route&utm_medium=email Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:55:53 CST http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/qitoolkit/?utm_source=Rural+Route+January+27%2C+2012&utm_campaign=rural+route&utm_medium=email Promotes positive, healthy outcomes for youth and provides information on topics such as youth employment, civic engagement, afterschool programs, bullying, and preventing youth violence. -- http://findyouthinfo.gov Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:02:30 CST http://findyouthinfo.gov Designed to engage, educate and equip readers with products, services, tools and solutions made available by the PSP (Patient Safety Program) to help ensure the safe delivery of health care in the MHS (Military Health System.) -- U.S. Department of Defense http://www.health.mil/dodpatientsafety/ProductsandServices/resourceguide.aspx? Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:56:50 CST http://www.health.mil/dodpatientsafety/ProductsandServices/resourceguide.aspx? Provides the published standards for data collection on race, ethnicity, sex, primary language and disability status, as required by Section 4302 of the Affordable Care Act. Includes explanation and fact sheets regarding these standards. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlid=208 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:55:51 CST http://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlid=208 Offers federal resources to guide rural health facilities and providers through the phases of choosing, implementing and operating HIT systems. -- Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/hit/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:08:47 CST http://www.raconline.org/hit/ This online community of mobility professionals allows for interacting with peers in the field, sharing expertise, requesting and offering technical assistance, suggesting topics for learning events, and posting calendar items. -- Community Transportation Association of America http://www.ctapnet.org/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:06:53 CST http://www.ctapnet.org/ Supports economic development across rural Illinois. Encourages decision-making among communities and businesses alike. Provides technical support, applied research, policy evaluation, and training across the state. IIRA is a clearinghouse for information on rural issues, coordinates rural research, and works with state agencies on issues of importance to rural communities. -- Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs http://www.iira.org/retac/retac.asp Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:29:40 CST http://www.iira.org/retac/retac.asp Comprehensive small business assistance network that helps new entrepreneurs become business owners, and assists existing businesses to remain competitive. -- Small Business Administration http://asbdc-us.org/ Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:56:23 CST http://asbdc-us.org/ Explains what Version 5010 is all about. Presents fact sheets, resources, timeline, and email updates regarding Version 5010, the revised set of HIPAA transaction standards that will replace the current version in 2012. -- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services https://www.cms.gov/ICD10/11a_Version_5010.asp#TopOfPage Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:34:27 CST https://www.cms.gov/ICD10/11a_Version_5010.asp#TopOfPage Presents data and information about community health in Kansas. It is intended to help hospitals, health departments, policy makers, and community planners conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment. Includes interactive county map. -- Kansas Hospital Association http://www.kansashealthmatters.org/ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:28:12 CST http://www.kansashealthmatters.org/ Webinar, presented by Ronnie Musgrove, discusses recommendations on various aspects of the Affordable Care Act to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. -- Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/webinars/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:54:40 CST http://www.raconline.org/webinars/ Schedule of the National Priorities Partnership Patient Safety Webinar Series that includes both future and past presentations along with meeting details, speaker bios and slides. -- Health Resources and Services Administration http://www.qualityforum.org/Events/Webinars/Patient_Safety_Webinars/Patient_Safety_Webinars.aspx Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:24:17 CST http://www.qualityforum.org/Events/Webinars/Patient_Safety_Webinars/Patient_Safety_Webinars.aspx Maintains three locations in Gainesville, FL; Togus, ME; and White River Junction, VT and focuses on developing models to deliver specialty care and services to rural areas, and educating and training VAs next generation of rural health care providers. -- Veterans Health Administration's Office of Rural Health http://www.ruralhealth.va.gov/resource-centers/eastern/index.asp Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:00:05 CST http://www.ruralhealth.va.gov/resource-centers/eastern/index.asp Located in Iowa City, this center focuses on evaluating rural health programs and piloting new strategies to help Veterans overcome barriers to access and quality. -- Veterans Health Administration's Office of Rural Health http://www.ruralhealth.va.gov/resource-centers/central/index.asp Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:58:37 CST http://www.ruralhealth.va.gov/resource-centers/central/index.asp Located in Salt Lake City, UT, this center focuses on outreach, access issues, and the needs of Native Veterans and Aging Veterans. -- Veterans Health Administration's Office of Rural Health http://www.ruralhealth.va.gov/resource-centers/western/index.asp Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:56:28 CST http://www.ruralhealth.va.gov/resource-centers/western/index.asp Facilitates the safe, secure electronic exchange of patient health information among participating providers and organizations throughout Kentucky. Website offers information on associated technology and the state's Medicaid EHR Incentive Program. -- Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services http://khie.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:56:39 CST http://khie.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx Contains numerous presentations on rural development labor issues, small farm production, agriculture and the environment, rural communities public services, and rural development entrepreneurship. -- Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development http://nercrd.psu.edu/AFRI.PD.Meeting/2012.CombinedPD.Mtg.Pres.html Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:24:16 CST http://nercrd.psu.edu/AFRI.PD.Meeting/2012.CombinedPD.Mtg.Pres.html Offers FAQs, handbooks, policies, and information on the application and reporting processes for HRSA-supported health centers with malpractice insurance through the Federal Tort Claims Act. -- Health Resources and Services Administration http://bphc.hrsa.gov/FTCA/ Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:18:12 CST http://bphc.hrsa.gov/FTCA/ Offers tips for writing proposals for HHS grants and cooperative agreements. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://dhhs.gov/asfr/ogapa/grantinformation/apptips.html Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:00:30 CST http://dhhs.gov/asfr/ogapa/grantinformation/apptips.html Webinar, presented by Christi Dant of the CMS Office of E-Health Standards & Services along with Bill Finerfrock of the National Association of Rural Health Clinics, discusses the transition to Version 5010 and ICD-10 from the provider and the facility perspectives. -- Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/webinars/111511.php Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:18:05 CST http://www.raconline.org/webinars/111511.php Serves as a "one-stop" shop to get information on preventing methamphetamine use across the United States. Offers webinars, training and TA, and state-level statistics and legislation. -- Methpedia http://www.methpedia.org/ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:45:57 CST http://www.methpedia.org/ Provides updates on regulations, various hospital prospective payment systems, certification, policies, legislation, and initiatives. -- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services https://www.cms.gov/center/hospital.asp Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:53:04 CST https://www.cms.gov/center/hospital.asp Includes information on CMS regulations and policies on ambulance fee schedule, fee-for-service, coding and billing, and payment. -- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services https://www.cms.gov/center/ambulance.asp Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:46:40 CST https://www.cms.gov/center/ambulance.asp Part of Fletcher Allan Health Care, with the University of Vermont. Educates clinicians and community hospitals throughout Vermont and northern New York about palliative care. An interdisciplinary, patient and family-centered program. Delivers pain and symptom management, advanced care planning, and end-of-life care for people with life-threatening illness. -- http://www.fletcherallen.org/services/other_services/specialties/end_of_life_care/for_providers/ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:16:31 CST http://www.fletcherallen.org/services/other_services/specialties/end_of_life_care/for_providers/ Provides resources for funding community health projects including sections on readiness assessment, developing partnerships and identifying and accessing funding opportunities. -- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/take-action/funding-guide Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:00:43 CST http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/take-action/funding-guide