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Eligible applicants include small rural hospitals (CAHs and PPS acute care facilities up to approximately 100 beds) RHCs, and other healthcare organizations located in Delta Regional Authority (DRA) designated counties and parishes.

Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program allowable investments include activities that assist small rural hospitals with their value and quality improvement efforts and adaptation to changing payment systems through investments in hardware, software, and related training.

Browse the FAQ regarding RHPTP's application, eligibility, selection, and technical assistance.

These tools and resources will help the Community Champion build a comprehensive foundation to identify and connect with diverse community partners to host a Community Connect Event.

Learn about this critical access hospital's top accomplishments and current plans toward improved engagement in the transition to value-based care.

Working with the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) Program may look different for every state, but there are several competencies that strong Flex Programs have in common. The Core Competencies for Flex Program Excellence include discussions of why these competencies have been identified, what proficiencies exist within each competency, and share a core competency self-assessment to identify your program’s strengths and opportunities. Each section of the guide also includes tools and resources to help support your program.

There are many measurable and nonmeasurable benefits to participation in the RHPTP program.

View resources related to the Rural Community Ambulance Agency Transformation Readiness core competency EMS Operations and Processes.

View Session III of the DRCHSD Program Revenue Cycle Improvement Bootcamp to learn how to properly code and bill telehealth services.

State Flex Programs remain vital because of the web of relationships developed and maintained within communities, providers, networks, states, regions, and nationally. It is imperative that state Flex Programs have the skills, capacity, and commitment to build and sustain partnerships, new and old, to support rural providers and rural stakeholders.

View resources related to the Rural Community Ambulance Agency Transformation Readiness core competency Leadership.

Determining whether your practice is ready to build or join a HIE can be a challenge. This guide provides some basic information for providers to consider while evaluating options for HIE.

Assess the core competencies of a rural ambulance agency to provide broader service and greater value patient care and access in rural America. This self-assessment and the associated resources will assist rural ambulance agency leaders to succeed in moving from volume to value in their agency’s culture and operations.

This Flex Virtual Knowledge Group (VKG) webinar is focused on integrating strategic planning processes into Flex Programs.

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This guide is designed to target opportunities within the Flex Program to improve the scope of work requirements for subcontracted consultants. It will assist state programs in building greater accountability with their subcontractors to deliver more meaningful information to improve program deliverables, reporting, and demonstrating measurable program outcomes.

This page lays out the program expectations and roles of hospitals selected to participate in the Rural Hospital Stabilization Programs.