November 14, 2024

Newly Released: CMS Framework for Health Equity

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of Minority Health released the CMS Framework for Health Equity to address health disparities as a foundational element across all work, in every program, and across every community.

Using five priority areas, CMS will use this framework to design, implement, and operationalize policies and programs to support health for all people served by CMS programs, eliminating avoidable differences in health outcomes experienced by people who are disadvantaged or underserved, and providing the care and support that CMS enrollees need to thrive.

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November 8, 2024

Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program Hardship Exception Application Deadline for CAHs is November 30, 2024

For the calendar year 2023 reporting period, eligible hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) were required to use 2015 Edition Cures Update certified electronic health record technology (CERHT) to meet the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program requirements.

CAHs may apply for a Hardship Exception if complying with this requirement results in significant hardship. CAHs may submit their application electronically or contact the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality Service Center (CCSQ) Service Center at (866) 288-8912 to complete a verbal application.

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October 17, 2024

Telehealth Research Recaps

View summaries that highlight trending telehealth research, including behavioral health, economic impact, health equity, and more.

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September 17, 2024

Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment Update

Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) payment system updates related to CR R12824CP affects the following provider types:

• ASCs
• Physicians
• Suppliers
• Other providers billing Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) for services provided to Medicare patients

Download the fact sheet and share with your billing staff regarding these system payment updates for October:

• New CPT and HCPCS codes
• Drugs and biologicals
• Skin substitutes

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August 16, 2024

HRSA Releases New Data Showing Major Progress in Engaging New Clients in HIV Care

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently released the latest Ending the HIV Epidemic in the United States data.

In 2022, providers served 22,001 clients new to care and 19,204 clients estimated to be re-engaged in care, nearly double the number of new and re-engaged clients served in 2020.

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July 22, 2024

Now Available – RHIhub This Week

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

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June 21, 2024

Northwest Missouri Maternal Health Partnership Meeting – July 11

Join Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) IEA Region 7 for a Maternal Health meeting in St. Joseph on July 11.

Learn about HRSA maternal health programs and resources, and join the discussion about maternal health issues, including:

• Challenges in serving mothers and families
• Strategies and models to support maternal health
• Current technical assistance needs
• Opportunities for collaboration

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

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, July 11, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Where:

East Hills Library

502 N. Woodbine Rd

St. Joseph, MO 64506

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May 17, 2024

Cyber Safety for Small, Medium & Large Healthcare Organizations

Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) is any information that can be used for identity theft, financial fraud or damage the patient’s reputation.

Data classification is based on understanding where this type of data resides, where it is accessed, and how it is shared.

An organization needs to identify the types of data files and types of records relevant to each category of classification such as sensitive, internal use or public use, which in turn can help your organization decide how it should be protected.

Threats Data Classification Mitigates:

• Ransomware attack
• Loss or theft of equipment or data
• Insider, accidental or malicious data loss

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April 25, 2024

Upcoming Webinar: Financial and Operational Benchmarking Trends and Techniques – May 1, 1:00 p.m. CT

This webinar will provide a framework for identifying financial strengths and challenges for health center performance improvement.

The presenters will utilize benchmarking and comparative metrics from Capital Link’s audited financial database and data from the federal UDS reporting system to highlight the variances between rural, urban, and national FQHC performance, as well as selected target benchmarks that support long-term sustainability.

Cost: No Cost

When: Wednesday, May 1, 1:00 p.m. CT

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