Category: HRSA

Missouri Medicaid Tests New Transformation of Rural Community Health (ToRCH) Model

April 25, 2024

Missouri Medicaid Tests New Transformation of Rural Community Health (ToRCH) Model

This new program aims to address social determinants of health and will have hospitals serve as community-based hubs, or regional leads, to direct strategy and coordinate the efforts of health care providers, community-based organizations (CBOs), and social service agencies within a designated rural community.

Medicaid funds will support hub activities:

  • Leadership
  • Data analysis
  • Management of community partnerships

Community partners may request funds to pay for:

  • Additional space
  • Purchase IT or other equipment
  • Purchase a vehicle
  • Obtain new training for staff

Funds will also be available to reimburse CBO partners for approved health related social needs services identified in the ToRCH communities, such as:

  • Supplemental health-related transportation
  • Food and nutrition education
  • Home-delivered medically appropriate meals
  • Housing remediation to address health risks

The first cohort of six hospitals will begin on July 1 of this year.

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HRSA Funding: Delta Health Systems Implementation Program – Apply by June 24

April 25, 2024

HRSA Funding: Delta Health Systems Implementation Program – Apply by June 24

This program, administered by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP), supports hospitals in the Mississippi Delta region with projects that will improve their financial sustainability and allow for increased access to care in rural communities.

Approximately $2,000,000 across 5 awards will be aimed at financial and operational improvement, quality improvement, telehealth, and workforce development.

Interested applicants may attend a live webinar on Wednesday, May 1 at 2:00 pm Eastern.

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New National Strategy for Suicide Prevention

April 25, 2024

New National Strategy for Suicide Prevention

On Wednesday, April 24, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services released details of a plan for more than 200 actions across the federal government to address high rates of suicide.

Populations in the United States disproportionately impacted by suicide include non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native youth, middle-aged and older adults, non-Hispanic White males, rural populations, and veterans, among others.

In particular, rural communities continue to see increases in suicide rates. According to 2023 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicides in non-urban environments increased 46 percent between 2000 and 2020.

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Funding Opportunity: Supporting Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Screening and Intervention – HRSA-24-046 – Apply by 6/21/24

April 25, 2024

Funding Opportunity: Supporting Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Screening and Intervention – HRSA-24-046 – Apply by 6/21/24

The Supporting Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Screening and Intervention program helps reduce alcohol use during pregnancy and improves outcomes for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), especially in communities where there’s a high rate of binge drinking during pregnancy.

The program focus is on educating Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and increasing the use of screening, intervention, and referral processes for high-risk pregnancies.

Program goals include increasing PCPs’ knowledge of the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy as well as promoting recommended screenings, interventions, and referral approaches.

Eligibility:

  • All domestic public or private, nonprofit and for profit entities
  • Institutions of higher education
  • Public institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education nonprofit entities
  • Nonprofits having a 501 (c)(3) IRS status
  • Nonprofits with an IRS status other than 501(c)(3)
  • Private for profit entities
  • For profit organizations
  • Small businesses

Click here to see complete list of eligible applicants

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Still have questions: Please contact M. Sonsy Fermin, wellwomancare@hrsa.gov, (301) 443-1702

Partner Resources: Medicaid Redetermination Process

April 25, 2024

Partner Resources: Medicaid Redetermination Process

With more than 35 million redeterminations yet to be completed, beneficiaries still need accurate information about the Medicaid Redetermination process.

The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP), Family Voices and the Catalyst Center at Boston University has created fact sheets to provide important information for families and professionals.

For Patients and Families:

We lost Medicaid coverage: Now what?

For Providers:

Millions are at risk of coverage loss: What can MCH professionals do now to support families in the Medicaid redetermination process?

Health Care for Youth with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: A Consensus Statement

April 25, 2024

Health Care for Youth with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: A Consensus Statement

People with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDD) often face difficulties in getting proper health care and services and may not have good experiences with these systems. They may be more likely to have adverse events during their care such as seclusion, accidents and injuries.

Supporting Access for Everyone (SAFE) Initiative was created to address these challenges and aims to improve the quality of health care for young people with NDDs by establishing a standard of practice.

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Funding Opportunity: Maternal Health Training and Resource Center (MHTRC) – HRSA-24-050

March 28, 2024

Funding Opportunity: Maternal Health Training and Resource Center (MHTRC) – HRSA-24-050

The purpose of this program is to support Maternal & Child Health Bureau’s (MCHB’s) maternal health recipients, with a primary focus on the State Maternal Health Innovation (State MHI) program, to improve maternal health and to respond to the needs of populations impacted by maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity (SMM). The MHTRC will also provide limited support to MCHB’s  maternal health recipients with the implementation of maternal health projects, innovations, and initiatives in their respective states, where funds are available.

You can apply if your organization is in:

  • The United States
  • The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
  • The Northern Mariana Islands
  • American Samoa
  • Guam
  • The U.S. Virgin Islands
  • The Federated States of Micronesia
  • The Republic of the Marshall Islands
  • The Republic of Palau

And is:

  • Public or private
  • Community-based
  • Native American tribal governments
  • Native American tribal organizations

Applications due by May 2, 2024

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FREE Ventilator for Rural Hospitals

March 12, 2024

The Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) has been notified that the Strategic National Stockpile is offering all Rural Hospitals the opportunity to claim a FREE ventilator.

Important Notes:

  • These ventilators were first offered to rural hospitals in 2021
  • All rural hospitals are eligible to request a ventilator
    • Regardless of participation in 2021
  • Request your ventilator now, by completing the Rural Hospital Ventilator Form
    • Be sure to include appropriate and accurate point of contacts
    • You will also need to coordinate with logistics and respiratory departments to ensure smooth delivery of the unit

Ventilator Distribution Opportunity for Rural Hospitals, Frequently Asked Questions:

  • How many ventilators can I request?
    • rural hospitals may submit a request for more than one ventilator (per model) via the interest form. However, please remember there is no guarantee as distribution is contingent on availability
  • Can I request a new ventilator if I already received a ventilator in 2021 during the COVID-19 response?
    • Yes. Rural hospitals may request a ventilator(s) regardless if they participated in the previous distribution of ventilators
  • Will I need to return the ventilator?
    • No. However, you will be responsible for ongoing maintenance of the ventilator
  • What is included in the ventilator kit?
    • Each model should include one ventilator and one accessory kit
  • Do I need to cover the cost for shipping and delivery of the ventilator?
    • No. Once the ventilators are ready to ship, the Strategic National Stockpile will coordinate with their contractor to confirm and arrange delivery.
      • Prior to delivery, it’s important your hospital’s point of contact coordinate internally with your logistics and respiratory team to ensure the equipment will be delivered to the correct facility.
  • Ventilator models available include:
    • ResMed Astral 150
    • AutoMedx SAVE II
      • Please note: these models were NOT produced through the Defense Production Act and have been fully maintained and cleared by the FDA for regular use.

Claim Your Free Ventilator Today

Studying Nursing? Apply for HRSA’s Scholarship!

March 11, 2024

Studying Nursing? Apply for HRSA’s Scholarship!

The Health Resources and Services Administrations’ (HRSAs’) Nurse Corps Scholarship Program application is open!

The program provides scholarships to nursing students in exchange for a minimum two-year, full-time service commitment (or part-time equivalent) at an eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses.

Eligible nursing students can apply to the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program. If accepted HRSA will pay your tuition, fees, and other educational costs, along with a monthly stipend.

In return, after you graduate, you work at an eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses.

You are eligible if you:

  • Are a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized), a national, or a lawful permanent resident
  • Are an accepted or enrolled student in a nursing degree program at a United States accredited school of nursing
  • Begin classes no later than September 30
  • Don’t have any federal judgment liens
  • Don’t have an existing service commitment
  • Aren’t overdue on a federal debt

Questions:

Call: 1 800-221-9333 M-F 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (except federal holidays

Contact form

Application Program Guidance

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