Category: RHI Hub

RHIhub This Week Now Available

September 25, 2025

RHIhub This Week Now Available

As an information clearinghouse on rural health issues, RHIhub provides access to a wide range of resources on relevant topics.

RHIhub This Week keeps you informed of the latest rural news, funding opportunities, publications and events.

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Health Center Facility Loan Guarantee Program

September 22, 2025

Health Center Facility Loan Guarantee Program

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Facility Loan Guarantee Program facilitates access to capital funding and reduces financing costs for health center by guaranteeing up to 80% of financing needed to support capital infrastructure projects.

After approving a loan guarantee, HRSA monitors the loan repayment status and assesses the operational/financial viability of the health center during the life of the loan.

Funding may be used for the construction, expansion, alteration, renovation, and modernization of health center medical facilities.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Health centers interested in applying should email LGProgram@hrsa.gov and provide the following information:

  • Health Center name and H80 Award Number,
  • Anticipated project scope,
  • Type of construction activity (new construction, renovation, new site, replacement facility),
  • Total project cost,
  • Financing needs and potential lender(s), and
  • Timeline and status of project planning and financing

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RHIhub Article: Instead of Selling, Some Rural Hospitals Band Together to Survive

September 22, 2025

RHIhub Article: Instead of Selling, Some Rural Hospitals Band Together to Survive

This article profiles the Rough Rider Network, a collaborative effort of 22 independent rural healthcare facilities known as a Clinical Integration Network (CIN).

Located in North Dakota, these facilities are working together to save money and improve care across all facilities.

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RHIhub Article: Broadening Access to Minimally Invasive Surgery Could Narrow Rural-Urban Health Gaps

September 22, 2025

RHIhub Article: Broadening Access to Minimally Invasive Surgery Could Narrow Rural-Urban Health Gaps

This article summarizes recent research findings that rural residents are more likely to experience poor outcomes compared to urban residents following surgery for colon cancer. Greater access to minimally invasive surgery MIS for rural patients is identified as a solution for improving surgery outcomes.

The article also discusses challenges with expanding access to MIS.

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Webinar: Medicare Care Management Billing Strategies, May 30

May 29, 2025

Webinar: Medicare Care Management Billing Strategies, May 30

This webinar will discuss new Medicare care management billing codes that can support care coordination and help your organization improve quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries. The presenters will discuss actionable steps to help your organization plan for and implement these billing codes.

Cost: Free

When: Friday, May 30, 11:00 a.m. (approximately 75 minutes)

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Webinar: Medicare Care Management Billing Strategies, May 30

May 22, 2025

Webinar: Medicare Care Management Billing Strategies, May 30

This webinar will discuss new Medicare care management billing codes that can support care coordination and help your organization improve quality nof care for Medicare beneficiaries. The presenters will discuss actionable steps to help your organization plan for and implement these billing codes.

Cost: Free

When: Friday, May 30, 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

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Webinar: 2025 Physician Fee Schedule – Registration Required, January 30

January 10, 2025

Webinar: 2025 Physician Fee Schedule – Registration Required, January 30

Subject matter experts from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will present highlights of policy updates from the Calendar Year 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule.

Covered topics will include:

  • General care management,
  • Advanced Primary Care Management,
  • Telehealth,
  • Policy updates for Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers,
  • Behavioral health,
  • Dental services, and more.

The webinar is FREE but registration is required.

When: Thursday, January 30, 2:00 p.m.

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RHIhub This Week Now Available

January 9, 2025

RHIhub This Week Now Available

RHIhub This Week keeps you informed of the latest rural news, funding opportunities, publications, and events.

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RHIhub This Week Now Available

January 3, 2025

RHIhub This Week Now Available

RHIhub This Week keeps you informed of the latest rural news, funding opportunities, publications and events.

Click Here to Access RHIhub This Week