Leading the way for a healthy tomorrow
throughout rural Tennessee.
Partnerships - Education - Advocacy - Resources
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RHC Spotlight: Servolution Health Services in Speedwell, TN
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Servolution is an RHC in Speedwell, TN, with an integrated approach to serving its community. In addition to providing medical care, Servolution offers behavioral, dental, and wellness programs in conjunction with community partners like Lincoln Memorial University. Servolution's commitment to serving rural communities is emblematic of the work RHCs across TN provide. Thank you, Servolution and all of the RHCs in TN!
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ArchPro Coding Bootcamp June 23rd and 24th at The Residence Inn in Franklin, TN.
This 2-day bootcamp focuses on clinical documentation, coding, & billing for Rural Health Clinics (RHC) and Federally Qualified Health Centers/Community Health Centers (aka FQHCs) and allows attendees to optionally earn the nation’s only RHC/FQHC-specific coding and billing credentials.
This Bootcamp course is designed to help revenue cycle staff pass an optional certification exam to become a Rural or Community Health Coding & Billing Specialist (RH-CBS or CH-CBS). Full attendance includes the live/virtual training sessions, a 90-day ArchProCoding membership (one year if you pass the optional exam), access to a 20-question practice exam, and access to the full certification exam.
Click here to register and use discount code RHC2022. Call The Residence Inn at (615) 778-0002 for special rate of 144USD/night, June 22nd and 23rd.
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Resources and Announcements for Rural Health Clinics (see also RHC Blog Updates at RHA of TN)
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Omnibus Extends Telehealth Beyond Public Health Emergency
Earlier this month, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 which funded the government for the rest of fiscal year 2022. While there were serious legislative efforts to pass significant, and much needed, telehealth reforms for rural health clinics, ultimately, the final bill simply extended telehealth policies for 151-days beyond the end of the public health emergency (PHE). READ MORE
Important RHC Behavioral Health Provisions Proposed in President's FY 2023 Budget
In late March, the White House released President Biden’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023 which will begin on October 1, 2022. It is very important to understand that this budget is only a proposal and will need to be enacted by Congress. READ MORE
COVID-19
CDC COVID-19 Resources
New & Updated
HRSA COVID-19 Program Updates
As you are probably aware, throughout the pandemic HRSA implemented numerous RHC funding and supply programs. Please read below for updates about each program and to be reminded of important deadlines! READ MORE
Rural Community Opioid Response
Other
Grants/Repayments (Email Alison@tnruralhealth.org if you are interested in any of these opportunities)
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: The purpose of this program is to improve outcomes for children from birth up to 12 years of age by developing, maintaining, or enhancing infant and early childhood mental health promotion, intervention, and treatment services. To learn more and apply, click here.
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: The purpose of the program is to provide resources to graduate-level students to receive the theoretical knowledge and practical training required for them to treat opioid use disorders (OUD) and prescribe medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in office-based settings upon graduation and receipt of licensure. To learn more and apply, click here.
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: The purpose of this program is to mobilize and connect a broad base of community-based resources to increase the prevalence and quality of long-term recovery support for persons with substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring substance use and mental disorders (COD). To learn more and apply, click here.
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: The purpose of this program is to identify local physicians and other practitioners and other healthcare professionals with expertise in prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services for opioid use disorders and stimulant use disorders. To learn more and apply, click here.
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: The purpose of this program is to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth and young adults ages 12‒20 in communities throughout the United States. To learn more and apply, click here.
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Rural Health Association of Tennessee Happenings
Engooden Health Becomes RHC Sustaining Partner Read More
Tue May 17, 2022
Workforce Opportunity with RHA of TN:
Healthcare employers interested in utilizing apprenticeships should contact Patty Lane at Patty@tnruralhealth.org to learn more how RHA of TN can support recruitment and retention efforts
Brain Links has a contract with the Tennessee Department of Health to survey healthcare professionals to learn more about how their practice is using the CDC Pediatric mTBI Guideline that was released in 2018, consisting of 19 sets of clinical recommendations designed for all healthcare providers who care for pediatric patients with this injury. Those recommendations cover diagnosis, prognosis, management and treatment.
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Thank you to our Preferred Business Partners!
for supporting our Rural Health Clinic Network
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Mailing Address:
PO Box 656,
Decaturville, TN 38329
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