These links on this page are intended to help you stay informed when policy changes may affect rural health care. Please note that this is not a complete list, and you should contact administrative agencies directly if you have specific questions about a state or federal policy.  The organizations listed at this link may also serve as a resource for policy updates and information.

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

TEXAS

• Texas Department of State Health Services   
• Texas State Library  
• Texas Health and Human Services Commission  Medicaid and CHIP Program  
• Texas Medical Board   
• Texas State Board of Dental Examiners  
• Texas State Board of Pharmacy  
• Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners  

FEDERAL

• Health and Human Services (HHS)  
• Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) 
• Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP)  
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 

Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Resources

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Community Health Assessments & Health Improvement Plans
• Internal Revenue Service - CHNA for Charitable Hospital Organization Section 501(r)(3)
• Rural Health Information Hub - Conducting Health Research, Needs Assessment, and Program Evaluation