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CMS Rescinds COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Requirements
6/1/2023
Sarah Hohman, Director of Government Affairs

RHC Burden Reduction Act Introduced in the House of Representatives
by Rep. Adrian Smith, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, Rep. Jill Tokuda, and Rep. Kelly Armstrong
5/25/2023 1:00:00 PM
Sarah Hohman, Director of Government Affairs

Resources for the Approaching End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
5/5/2023 11:00:00 AM
Sarah Hohman, Director of Government Affairs
The Biden Administration will be officially ending the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. The PHE has been renewed approximately every 90-days since January 27, 2020. At the onset of the PHE, many waivers and flexibilities were granted across the health care industry to reduce administrative burden, increase access to care, and more. Since then, many of the flexibilities have been granted permanent coverage, or given a timeline separate from the PHE.

Sixty Percent of Rural Americans Served by Rural Health Clinics
4/7/2023 10:30:00 AM
According to a recent survey performed by the National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC), over 60% of rural Americans are served by Rural Health Clinics.

CMS Releases Intermediate Policy on RHC Rurality Determinations
3/31/2023 3:00:00 PM
Nathan Baugh, Executive Director, and Sarah Hohman, Director of Government Affairs

NARHC Escalates “Urbanized Area” Issue – CMS Policy Urgently Needed
3/6/2023 1:00:00 PM
Nathan Baugh, Executive Director, and Sarah Hohman, Director of Government Affairs

The Approaching End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and Its Implications for RHCs
2/24/2023 11:00:00 AM
Sarah Hohman, Director of Government Affairs
Earlier this month, the Biden Administration announced their intent to end the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. The PHE has been renewed approximately every 90-days since January 27, 2020.

NARHC Selects 2023 Bill Finerfrock Health Policy Fellow
Michael Tackitt, Brownfield Regional Medical Center, Brownfield, Texas
2/9/2023
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RHC Burden Reduction Act Introduced by Senators Barrasso, Smith, Blackburn, and Bennet
2/1/2023 6:00:00 AM
Sarah Hohman, Director of Government Affairs

RHC COVID-19 Testing & Mitigation Closeout Reporting Due January 31st
1/19/2023 3:00:00 PM
Sarah Hohman, Deputy Director of Government Affairs

Forthcoming Grant Opportunities for Rural Health Clinics
1/18/2023 2:00:00 PM
Nathan Baugh, Director of Government Affairs

2020 Census Changes Leave Rural Health Clinics in Legal Grey Area
1/13/2023 12:00:00 PM
Nathan Baugh, NARHC Executive Director

2023 NARHC Policy Survey ~ Medicare Advantage & Telehealth Data Needed!
1/12/2023 2:00:00 PM
Sarah Hohman, NARHC Director of Government Affairs
Congress Passes FY2023 Omnibus
12/23/2022 12:00:00 PM
Sarah Hohman, NARHC Director of Government Affairs

Medicare Covers Two Additional Provider Types in the RHC Setting
12/22/2022 9:00:00 AM
Sarah Hohman, NARHC Director of Government Affairs

CAA, 2023 Extends Medicare Telehealth Policy Through 2024
12/20/2022 12:00:00 PM
Sarah Hohman, NARHC Director of Government Affairs

Upcoming COVID-19 Program Deadlines
PRF Period 4 and RHCCTM Programs Conclude on December 31!
12/15/2022 12:00:00 PM
Mo Sullivan
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