Resources

What is a Rural Health Clinic ?

A brief history and description of RHCs including required criteria.

IARHC Resources

28 Day Multi-Dose Medication Calendar

       Chronic Care Management & Remote Patient Monitoring Guide

Change in RHC Hours of Operation Notification

Change in RHC Medical Director

Definition of Open and Closed Charts

Emergency Preparedness Guide

Items That May be Requested During a RHC Survey

Liquid Nitrogen Safety Sign

RHC Chart Reviews

RHC Safety Guide | Clinics should review the guide and update the information to accommodate for their processes and policy guidance. An excel version is available by request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Survey Procedures within the State Operations Manual Appendix G | Guidance for Surveyors: RHCs 

RHC Evidence Binder | This resource includes an evidence binder description and content that should be included in your clinics evidence binder. The RHC Evidence Binder is available to IARHC members only. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for this resource. 

Transitions of Care Process Flow Checklist | This resource is available to IARHC members only. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for this resource. 

HRSA  

• Federal Office of Rural Health Policy Resources
• Rural Health Research and Policy Programs
• Rural Health Grant Opportunities
• Rural Health Grants Eligibility Analyzer - Includes an interactive tool, definition of rural areas and national listing of eligible counties and census tracts 

CMS 

• State Operations Manual Appendix G | Guidance for Surveyors: Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) SOM Appendix G 
• Medicare Benefit Policy Manual Chapter 13 | Rural Health Clinic (RHC) and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Services 
• Medicare Claims Processing Manual Chapter 9 | Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Series 
• Medicare Claims Processing Manual Chater 16 | Laboratory Services 
• Medicare Claims Processing Manual Chapter 18 | Preventive and Screening Services
• Rural Health Clinics Center | CMS RHC Updates 

Iowa Medicaid Provider Services 

• Iowa Provider Services | Iowa Health and Human Services  
• Provider Informational Bulletins  
• Medicaid Members Services  
• Claims & Billing | Access rules, policies, claims & billing information, forms, covered services, contacts and more 
• Medicaid Modernization 
• MCO Onboarding Website

Rural Health Information Hub  

• Rural Health Information Hub | Includes resources and strategies to improve rural health
• Am I Rural? | Determine whether your specific location is considered rural based on various definitions of rural, including definitions that are used as eligibility criteria for federal programs.   
• Funding & Opportunities 

National Association of Rural Health Clinics

• National Association of Rural Health Clinics
• Starting a Rural Health Clinic – A How-To Manual
• NARHC Resources
• NARHC TA Webinars
• NARHC Discussion Forum

RHC Nationwide Reporting

• COR Quality, Certification, Oversight Reports 

Iowa RHC IDIA Reports

• Health Facilities Reports  

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services & State Office of Rural Health  

• Iowa Department of Health and Human Services State Office of Rural Health
• Primary Care Shortage Designations
• Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment Program
• COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Providers   

Lilypad Resources

• Lilypad website and information
• Iowa Rural Health Clinics Finance & Quality Slides
• POND Informational Flyer
• POND Tutorial 101

Advocacy Resources

• Find your legislator
• 2023-2023 Guide to the Iowa Legislature 

National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health

• National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH)
• NOSORH Rural Health Clinics Resources
• HRSA COVID-19 Funding for Rural Health Clinics

COVID-19 End of PHE Declaration

• CMS Flexibilities to Fight COVID-19: RHCs and FQHCs
• CMS COVID-19 Waivers & Flexibilities
• NARHC: The Approaching End of the COVID-19 PHE and Implications for RHCs

State Contacts

RHC Surveying Agencies

State Office of Rural Health, Inspections and Appeals