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Rural Health Clinics References
CMS Internet Only Manuals (IOM):
- Medicare Benefit Policy Manual Chapter 13 for RHCs and FQHCs Services
- Medicare Claims Processing Manual Chapter 9 for RHCs and FQHCs
State Operations Manual Appendix G RHC Surveyors Guide. This is useful guide in preparing for initial RHC survey or a resurvey.
Indiana Rural Health Clinic Certification Program New site for RHCs on ISDH webpage: contacts, CMS forms, etc.
Rural Assistance Center Information, grant opportunities, etc. Option to request updates by email.
CMS Transmittals archived copies of CMS announcements
CMS MLN Matters Articles Medicare Learning Network: web based training, articles, guides, fact sheets, etc.
HRSA Technical Assistant Calls Archived listing of TA calls on RHC topics
CMS Open Door Forum for Rural Health The call addresses Rural Health Clinic (RHC), Community Access Hospital (CAH) and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) issues. Topics often include payment & billing for services, cost report clarifications, classifications for & qualifications of rural provider types. Timely announcements and clarifications regarding important rulemaking, quality program initiatives, and other related areas are also included in the forums. Sign up to be notified of CMS calls. CMS announces updates and holds a Q & A session.
