The documents below are here to help facilitate the creation of Rural Health Clinics (RHC).
HPSA Designation
This is the letter from HRSA approving the Governor’s HPSA designation request.
Click HERE for letter.
RHC or FQHC
A 46 page HRSA document from 2006 that gives details that may be helpful to those considering establishing a Rural Health Clinic. Whether you are a hospital, a non-profit practice, or for profit private practice, this information can provide information and additional sources for your decision making process. Published by CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
Click HERE
WY Rural Health Clinic Licensing
Rural Health Clinic Certification Information can be found HERE
Starting a Rural Health Clinic - A How-to Manual
A HRSA publication on how to start a Rural Heatlh Clinic. This is a 166 page document from 2004. HRSA confirmed on 1/19/23 that it was the most current.
Click HERE
MLN Booklet - Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC's)
A four page brief from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Click HERE
Frequently Asked Questions.
A link to Rural Health Information Hub’s RHC question and answer page. This includes an overview of a generic step by step process to become certified as a Rural Health Clinic.
Click HERE
MLN Booklet - Rural Health Centers (RHC's)
Knowledge, Resources, Training from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Click HERE for the Booklet
Guidance to Surveyors: Rural Health Clinics (RHCs)
22 page guidance for surveyors to help current and future RHCs know what their surveyor is going to expect.
Click HERE
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