Mississippi Rural Hospital Alliance

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS have announced their complete lists of all geographic areas, population groups, and facilities designated as primary medical care, dental health, and mental health professional shortage areas (HPSAs) in a designated status as of October 15, 2024: https://lnkd.in/eKYGjVHH

Big news for RHCs! 📢 After engaging with CMS over the last year in an attempt to resolve the CPT Category II code issue for RHCs, we’re thrilled to announce a major update: starting April 7, 2025, Category II CPT codes can be submitted on RHC claims! We thank CMS for addressing this issue and to the RHCs who raised it—your voices, combined with NARHC's advocacy, made this possible! Learn more in the full article ⬇️ https://loom.ly/L6_2Mvw

During this webinar, leadership of the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center Maternity Care Team will provide a timely update on critical issues impacting maternal health in rural U.S. communities. The presentation will describe disparities in maternal health outcomes for rural populations, the growing scarcity of obstetric care, and the far-reaching consequences of obstetric unit closures. Additionally, the presentation will delve into the reasons behind these closures and examine policy solutions aimed at improving access to maternal health care and advancing health equity. Register: https://ow.ly/xLEK50TTAue #ruralhealth

Join the CMS Innovation’s virtual listening session on #RuralHealth! Topics will include rural health care access and delivery as well as key takeaways from the Innovation Center’s recent Rural Health Hackathon. Register: https://go.cms.gov/3YI1fZi Details: Date: Wednesday, November 20 Time: 12-1 PM ET Have questions? Submit them in advance via the registration page or ask during the live Q&A.

Are you a #RuralHealth hospital decision-maker? The American Hospital Association Hosted Buyer Forum at #AHARuralHealth can help connect you with solutions for your challenges. Plus you can receive free conference registration for participating. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gn7pxjmU #PowerofRural

For National Rural Health Day on November 21, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is collecting stories on the critical role of health equity for rural, Tribal, and geographically isolated communities. Share your successes today: https://lnkd.in/gUZQkfdA

This North Carolina Rural Health Research Program brief provides a preliminary look at the types of communities with hospitals that converted to Rural Emergency Hospitals in 2023.