How to Apply for Rural Health Grants A Guide for Rural Health Clinics Running a rural health clinic or hospital comes with has challenges. Including everything from limited budgets to staffing shortages and access to advanced medical equipment. But securing rural health grants can be a game-changer. Grants provide much-needed funding for expanding services, improving […]
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Facing Closure? Diversify to Save Your Rural Health Clinic Rural health clinics (RHCs) serve as lifelines for small communities like yours, delivering essential care to individuals who might otherwise travel hours for medical attention. However, significant challenges threaten their existence. Low reimbursement rates, smaller patient volumes, and high staffing costs make financial sustainability a struggle
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Should Your Clinic Become a Rural Health Clinic? Deciding whether to transform your clinic into a Rural Health Clinic (RHC) is a significant decision with far-reaching implications. To help you make an informed choice, this guide breaks down everything you need to know about RHCs—their requirements, benefits, challenges, and more. What is a Rural Health
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Technology in Rural Healthcare A Solution for Shortages If you’re a rural healthcare provider, you know how tough it is to deliver quality care in underserved areas. With 91% of rural counties facing a shortage of primary care physicians, finding solutions is critical. Over 57 million Americans depend on rural hospitals and clinics like yours,
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The Importance of Rural Health Building a Strong Local Network Rural health is the backbone of many American communities. With nearly 60 million Americans relying on rural healthcare facilities for their primary and emergency needs, the importance of rural health cannot be overstated. Yet, these facilities face constant threats—from workforce shortages to financial instability—underscoring the
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CMS Final Rule 2025 What Rural Health Clinics Need to Know Big news for rural health clinics: the 2025 CMS Final Rule is here, and it’s packed with changes you need to know. From faster reimbursement processes to updated billing codes, these updates could directly impact how you run your clinic and manage finances. Don’t
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Breaking Down Barriers to Healthcare Access in Rural Areas Living in a rural area has its perks—wide-open spaces, tight-knit communities, and plenty of peace and quiet. But when it comes to accessing quality healthcare, it’s often a completely different story. Rural communities face significant barriers to healthcare, including a shortage of providers, geographic isolation, and
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Webinar: Pros and Cons of Becoming an RHC in 2025 Thursday, January 23 | 1:00 p.m. ET New year, new regulations. If your clinic is considering the pros and cons of becoming an RHC — or wondering if it’s worth retaining your RHC status — you likely have questions. We’ve got answers. Join rural healthcare
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RHC Webinar Series: RHC Eligibility What is the RHC Certification Process? Navigating the RHC Certification Journey Becoming a certified Rural Health Clinic (RHC) is no walk in the park; it’s a rigorous and time-consuming process. Let’s break it down step by step: Eligibility Check: First things first, you need to evaluate if your clinic meets
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Who’s Eligible to Become an RHC? RHC Webinar Series: RHC Eligibility Qualifying as an RHC: What You Need to Know Not every healthcare clinic gets the green light to become a Rural Health Clinic (RHC). There are specific checkboxes that need to be ticked off: 1. Location Matters: The clinic’s address should be far from