Flex Program Fundamentals

Flex Program Fundamentals: An Introduction to the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program is designed to be used by both new and current Flex Program staff as an orientation manual and as a guide to helpful resources.

The guide includes:

A summary of the history and focus areas of the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) Program, and the core competencies for state Flex Programs.
An explanation of the role played by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy in the Flex Program.
A description of the work of the Technical Assistance and Services Center.
An overview of the Flex Monitoring Team and the research its staff conduct.
A description of the work of the Rural Quality Improvement Technical Assistance staff.
A listing of relevant Flex Coordinator resources.

2022 Flex Program Fundamentals (Full Compilation)

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Executive Summary

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Section 1: Introduction to the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) Program

History of the Flex Program

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Program Areas of the Flex Program

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Flex Cooperative Agreement Guidance Resources

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Core Competencies for State Flex Program Excellence Guide

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Flex Program Frequently Asked Questions

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Section 2: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP)

FORHP Overview and Funding

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FORHP Flex Program Project Officers

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Performance Improvement and Measurement System

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Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Organization Chart

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Section 3: Introduction to the Technical Assistance and Services Center (TASC)

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TASC Communication Tools and Technical Assistance

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FORHP Flex Program Workshop

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Section 4: Flex Monitoring Team (FMT)

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Section 5: Rural Quality Improvement Technical Assistance (RQITA)

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Section 6: Flex Coordinator Reference

Useful Organizations

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US Time Zone Map

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