Rural Recruitment Academy Enrollment Now Open
Employer registration for the 2023 3RNET (National Rural Recruitment and Retention Network) Academy is now open. The six-session Academy is free to …
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CMS to Launch New Version of CMS.gov
During the week of September 4, 2023, CMS will launch a new version of CMS.gov. The new version of the site will feature an updated information arch…
New Z Code Infographic Now Available from CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) released a new Z code infographic entitled: Improving the Collection …
HRSA Launches New Educational Materials on Living Organ Donation
The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Health Systems Bureau (HSB) developed a set of English and Spanish language materials on l…
CMS Launching Population Health-focused Payment Model for States, Hospitals
From Becker’s Healthcare CMS is launching a new population health-focused payment model aimed at addressing chronic disease, behavioral health and o…
WellSpan Health First in Pennsylvania to Earn Health Equity Accreditation
WellSpan Health has received accreditation for addressing health equity by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). WellSpan is the firs…
HRSA Invests More Than $80 Million to Help Rural Communities Respond to Fentanyl and Other Opioid Overdose Risks
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced more than $80 million in award…
Medicaid and CHIP: Help Keep Children and Families Covered
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is asking for help to prevent children and fam…
Notice of Changes to Eligible Area Maps for USDA Rural Development Housing Programs
USDA Rural Development has completed its 2020 decennial United States census review for all areas under its jurisdiction to identify areas that no lon…
Rural Disaster Behavioral Health – Read Along for a Guide for Outreach Workers and Crisis Counselors
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides a guide that considers risk factors, strengths, and common disaster reactions…