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Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) – Organizations

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Operates the Medicare and Medicaid programs - two national healthcare programs that benefit millions of Americans. Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Website includes access to research, statistics, and data related to these programs.
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Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP)
Coordinates activities related to rural healthcare within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Part of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Focuses on matters affecting rural hospitals and healthcare, coordinating activities within the department that relate to rural healthcare, and maintaining a national information clearinghouse.
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National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC)
Works to improve the delivery of quality, cost-effective healthcare in rural underserved areas through the Rural Health Clinics (RHC) Program.
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QUAD A
Provides private accreditation for outpatient healthcare facilities, including Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), to meet the compliance requirement of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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Rural Health Value
Formed by a cooperative agreement between the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, the RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis, and Stratis Health, Rural Health Value provides education, information, tools, and resources to help create high performance rural health systems. Formerly called the Rural Health System Analysis and Technical Assistance (RHSATA) program.
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The Compliance Team
Provides private accreditation for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) to meet the compliance requirement of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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Last Reviewed: 9/12/2023