THE RURAL HEALTH CLINIC (RHC) PROGRAM was established in 1977 to address an inadequate supply of physicians who serve Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries in rural areas.
Rural Health Clinics | CMS - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Sep 10, 2024 · This page provides basic information about being certified as a Medicare participating rural health clinic (RHC) supplier and includes links to applicable laws, regulations, and compliance information.
Currently, about 5,200 RHCs nationwide provide primary care and preventive health services in underserved rural areas. Together we can advance health equity and help eliminate health disparities in rural communities, territories, Tribal nations, …
42 CFR Part 491 -- Certification of Certain Health Facilities
The Rural Health Clinic/Federally Qualified Health Center (RHC/FQHC) must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local emergency preparedness requirements. The RHC/FQHC must establish and maintain an emergency preparedness program that meets the requirements of …
Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) Overview - Rural Health Information …
Sep 12, 2023 · Provides resources and answers frequently asked questions regarding the requirements and benefits of the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) program. Addresses how to become a RHC, reimbursement, staffing requirements, patient characteristics, the differences between RHCs and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and more.
Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics - DHCS
Feb 13, 2025 · Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) are safety net providers that deliver prevention and primary service in an outpatient clinic setting.
RHC Regulation - National Association of Rural Health Clinics
Rural health clinic (RHC) means a facility that has— (2) Filed an agreement with CMS that meets the requirements in §405.2402 to provide RHC services under Medicare. Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services or his or her delegate.
RHC Initial Application Packet - California Department of Public …
To apply for Initial certification, you must complete the required application packet. Refer to CFR Part 491 Subpart A – Rural Health Clinics for information regarding conditions of certification. An applicant must submit a completed application packet …
Rural health clinics (RHC) were established in 1977 by the Rural Health Clinic Service Act to improve access to primary medical care for rural residents. In response to the challenges of recruiting and retaining physicians in rural areas, RHCs were designed to increase the utilization of nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistants (PA).
Rural Health Clinics Center | CMS - Centers for Medicare
Jan 1, 2025 · New Care Coordination Services and Payment for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally-Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)