Important information for health facility administrators concerning changes in Medicare contractors -

It is critical that all providers enrolled in Medicare should be aware of changes and  implications for billing and prompt payment from Medicare.  Go to the CMS link below for information on Medicare Administrative Contractors and sign up for their listserv.

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Medicare Administrative Contractors

SORH Rural Hospital Funding Resource Guide 2021 - This guide provides national, state, and regional funding resources, information on advocacy organizations and grant writing tips all geared towards the needs of rural hospitals.

TDA Programs
Critical Access Hospital Program (Flex) 
Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP)
Rural Health Facility Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

Other Resources
Resources for fee-for-service providers (Medicare Learning Network)
Workforce Recruitment and Retention 
340B Drug Discount Eligibile Facility List
Community Health Worker Toolkit
Guidance for Avoiding Hospital-Acquired Conditions, as approved by Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) and the Agency on Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Texas Critical Access Hospital Trustee Guide
Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Technical Assistance webinar archive from the federal Office of Rural Health Policy
Texas Medicaid Waiver (1115) Program
Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)   

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