Rural Health

RHC Readiness Quiz

Whether you are considering RHC certification for your rural practice or you’ve been certified for years – the inspection process is detailed so you’ll want to be prepared! Take our short, unofficial, RHC inspection readiness quiz and see your score to get a feel for how ready you are for an inspection. What’s Next? If

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Telehealth Billing, Coding and Reimbursement Updates For Medicare

Released May 1, 2020 Rural Provider Relief Fund: All RHCs To Receive a Minimum of $100,000 Every federally certified Rural Health Clinic – including Pediatric RHCs – will receive funds from this distribution. Rural Health Clinics will not need to apply.  Your clinic-specific allocation will be automatically deposited in your account (presuming you have an ACH

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42 Percent Of Rural Providers Report A Drop in Patient Visits Due To COVID-19

As COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continues to spread, rural and disparate communities are beginning to see the impacts of the virus. Hospitals and clinics are working to reduce exposure, but many clinics are struggling with decreased patient volumes, lowered revenues, and workflow changes.  To better understand the impact of COVID-19 on rural clinics and hospitals, Azalea Health recently

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COVID-19 Telehealth & Regulatory Changes For RHCs

COVID-19 Telehealth & Regulatory Changes For RHCs Major telehealth restrictions lifted New telehealth billing codes introduced New telehealth Evaluation & Mangement codes introduced  Major Telehealth Restrictions Lifted  On 3/25/2020, the United States Senate passed a deal on Phase 3 of the COVID-19 legislation that greatly expanded Medicare telehealth services to RHCs. Before the Coronavirus pandemic,

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Rural Behavioral Health: Where Are We & Where Are We Going

Rural Behavioral Healthcare Landscape Open spaces, green fields, a slower way of life, a stronger sense of community – there are many perceived beneficial aspects to living in a rural area. However, like everywhere, the mental and behavioral health needs of rural communities are critical.  Healthcare shortages in rural communities is common when it comes

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