Category: HRSA

Annual Time Burden on CAHs for New Medicare Data Collection – Comment by October 7

August 19, 2024

Annual Time Burden on CAHs for New Medicare Data Collection – Comment by October 7

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requests public input on the annual hourly burden for Critical Access Hospitals to collect and report data on obstetrical services, as proposed in the Outpatient Prospective Payment System Rule, and on acute respiratory illnesses, as finalized in the Inpatient Prospective Payment System Rule.

The new Conditions of Participation (CoPs) in these rules include multiple information collection requirements that are one-time burdens for developing new policies, protocols and ongoing reporting requirements, such as daily or biweekly reporting of respiratory illnesses as well as maternal deaths.

More information can be found HERE in the rules and in the information collection supporting documentation.

Comments must be made by October 7, 2024

See Outpatient Prospective Payment System Rule

See Inpatient Prospective Payment System Rule

Click Here to submit a formal comment

Provider Relief Fund Reporting Period 7

August 19, 2024

Provider Relief Fund Reporting Period 7

The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Portal opened July 1 and will remain open until September 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Providers who received one or more PRF (General or Targeted) and/or American Rescue Plan Rural payments exceeding $10,000, in the aggregate, from January 1 to June 30, 2023 must report their use of funds during Reporting Period 7 to comply with PRF Reporting Requirements.

More information and resources can be found on the PRF Reporting webpage.

Click Here for Reporting Portal

Click Here for Reporting Requirements

Missouri Telehealth Resources – Missouri Rural Citizens Access to Telehealth (RCAT) Funding Available

August 16, 2024

Missouri Telehealth Resources – Missouri Rural Citizens Access to Telehealth (RCAT) Funding Available

The Rural Citizens Access to Telehealth project is a partnership between the Missouri Telehealth Network and the Department of Social Services, MO HealthNet Division.

The project is currently providing American Rescue Plan funding to eligible partners, to introduce or enhance existing telehealth services for rural providers accepting Medicaid patients.

Additional information is available Here and includes a link to the survey to get started.

Grant applications need to be submitted by mid-November of this year with funding through December of 2026.

Please contact Dan Lund, lunddr@health.missouri.edu with any questions.

View More Information Here

Region 7 Virtual Birth Worker Forum, September 18

August 16, 2024

Region 7 Virtual Birth Worker Forum, September 18

Please join HRSA IEA and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) for the Region 7 Virtual Birth Worker Forum.

This free forum will bring together birth workers (e.g., doulas, community health workers, midwives) from across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska to engage and learn about programs and resources to support moms and families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Topics at a Glance:

  • Birth Worker Coverage and Reimbursement
  • Providing Culturally Responsive Care
  • Leveraging Birth Workers to Support Rural Families
  • Supporting and Sustaining the Workforce
  • HRSA Programs and Resources to Support Maternal Health
  • Syphilis Epidemic

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, September 18, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Click Here to Register

Delta Grants 101 Workshop, September 11

August 16, 2024

Delta Grants 101 Workshop, September 11

The Delta Regional Authority and Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) IEA Regions 6 & 7 is hosting a free Grants 101 Workshop in Sikeston, Missouri.

Attendees will learn about:

  • The federal grant application process
  • Where to find funding opportunities
  • Strategies for putting together a successful application
  • Resources to support their grant writing efforts.

This workshop is offered in person only; there will not be a virtual option.

You must register to attend this workshop.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, September 11, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Where: Three Rivers Community College, 1400 South Main Street, Sikeston, Missouri 63801

Click Here to Register

HRSA Delta Region Upcoming Events

August 16, 2024

HRSA Delta Region Upcoming Events

The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has scheduled the following Delta Region events:

  • Tuesday, September 10, 9:30 – 12:00 p.m. : Delta Maternal Health Partnership Meeting
    • Join this meeting to learn about HRSA maternal health programs and resources, as well as to discuss maternal health issues.
    • This meeting is offered in person only, there will not be a virtual option
  • Tuesday, September 10, 1:30 4:00 p.m. : HRSA Delta Health Workforce Partnership Meeting
    • Join this meeting to learn about the HRSA health workforce programs and resources, as well as to discuss health workforce issues.
    • This meeting is offered in person only, there will not be a virtual option

Where:

Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation, Training Room, 203 N. New Madrid St., RM Social 1919, Sikeston, MO 63801

Click Here to Register for Maternal Health Partnership Meeting

Click Here to Register for Health Workforce Partnership Meeting

The M.O.M.S. Tour (Maternal Outcomes Matter Shower) August 25

August 16, 2024

The M.O.M.S. Tour (Maternal Outcomes Matter Shower) August 25

This Community Baby Shower Tour is specifically designed to support expectant mothers and moms with children under two years old in communities facing high maternal mortality and morbidity rates.

Participants will have access to educational information, essential health-related services, free giveaways, and nutritious food. There will also be activities for kids and dads to enjoy.

View and Print Flyers

Flyer for Moms Here

Flyer for Moms (Spanish Version) Here

Flyer for Dads Here

Flyer for Dads (Spanish Version) Here

When: August 25, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Where: New Bethel Church, 745 Walker Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101

Click Here to Register

HRSA Webinar: Uniting Voices, Saving Lives – Empowering Minority Communities through Organ Donation Education, August 20

August 16, 2024

HRSA Webinar: Uniting Voices, Saving Lives – Empowering Minority Communities through Organ Donation Education, August 20

The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA’s) Bureau and Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs are hosting a National Minority Donor Awareness Month webinar.

This event will explore the vital need for minority organ donors, address cultural barriers, and share effective donation outreach strategies.

Hear from experts and personal stories that highlight the impact of donation and transplantation.

Engage in discussions and learn how to make a difference in your community.

Live interpretation will be available in Spanish and English.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, August 20, 1 – 2 p.m. ET

Click Here to Register

New Changes to Behavioral Health Intensive Outpatient Program Coverage in Medicare

August 9, 2024

New Changes to Behavioral Health Intensive Outpatient Program Coverage in Medicare

The Center for Health Care Strategies published a policy cheat sheet highlighting the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ coverage of intensive outpatient program (IOP) services.

As of January 1, 2024, Medicare now covers IOP services. IOPs are structured treatment programs that take place on an outpatient basis. IOPs are designed for individuals with mental health or substance use disorder (SUD) conditions, who have treatment plans demonstrating a need for 9-19 hours a week of therapeutic services.

The cheat sheet highlights:

  • The latest policy changes in IOP covered services
  • How changes impact dually eligible individuals
  • Medicaid-only enrollees
  • New billing requirements and guidance for crossover claims

Click Here to learn more

NARHC Webinar: 2025 Proposed CMS Rules – What’s in the Rules for RHCs, August 15

August 9, 2024

NARHC Webinar: 2025 Proposed CMS Rules – What’s in the Rules for RHCs, August 15

The National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC) will host this free webinar with details on the recently released Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Calendar Year 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule.

This annual regulatory update contains Rural Health Clinic (RHC) specific proposals to eliminate productivity standards, remove hemoglobin/hematocrit from the six required lab services, reform care management billing, and allow RHCs to bill for administration of part B preventive vaccines at time of service, among others.

Additional time for Q&A will be provided.

Advance registration is required.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, August 15, 2:00 p.m. ET

Click Here to Register