2021 Flex Program Fundamentals
The Flex Program Fundamentals is a manual for those intimately involved with the Flex Program. We hope the Flex Program Fundamentals: An Introduction to the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program, is useful both as a resource for current Flex Program staff and as an orientation manual for new staff.
2021 Flex Program Fundamentals (Full Compilation)
Executive Summary
Section 1: Introduction to the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) Program
History of the Flex Program
Program Areas of the Flex Program
Flex Cooperative Agreement Guidance Resources
Core Competencies for State Flex Program Excellence
Flex Program Frequently Asked Questions
Section 2: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP)
FORHP Overview and Funding
FORHP Flex Program Project Officers
Section 3: Introduction to the Technical Assistance and Services Center (TASC)
TASC Staff
TASC Communication Tools and Technical Assistance
TASC Website
FORHP Flex Program Workshop
Section 4: Flex Monitoring Team (FMT)
About the FMT
- Introduction
- How the FMT Can Help You
- Ongoing Projects
- New Projects 2020-2021
- Research Publications
- Contact the FMT
Section 5: Rural Quality Improvement Technical Assistance (RQITA)
RQITA Staff
About RQITA
- About Stratis Health
- Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project (MBQIP) Tools and Resources
- MBQIP Technical Assistance Requests
- Rural Quality Advisory Council
Section 6: Flex Coordinator Reference