National Association of Rural Health Clinics

Don't miss today’s webinar at 3 PM ET! Join Nathan Baugh and Sarah Hohman, MPH from NARHC’s Washington, D.C., team as they dive into how the election results could shape health care policy and RHC priorities in the upcoming 119th Congress! Register for this NARHC Advocacy Update 👉 https://loom.ly/9GQhdSQ

NARHC members have the exciting opportunity to make a real impact on rural health policies by participating in the Bill Finerfrock Health Policy Fellowship! Apply for the 2025 Fellowship by January 6! Learn more about the fellowship and hear from past fellows ➡️ https://loom.ly/L8q3zlQ Interested in NARHC membership? Learn more ⬇️ https://loom.ly/7cV63_M

Happy National Rural Health Day! This day serves as an important reminder of the challenges and opportunities faced in rural healthcare, including those in the over 5,600 RHC's providing quality, outpatient care to over 38 million individuals across the nation. NARHC is dedicated to helping Rural Health Clinics thrive. Take a look at this video to hear what NARHC is all about ➡️ https://loom.ly/zmhnfHA

As a NARHC member, you are able to participate in the RHC Benchmark Report made possible by Wipfli, LLP. Annual benchmarking provides a comparison of your RHC to state, regional, and national averages and increases your ability to track and optimize your cost per visit! Want an overview of the benchmarking process? Members can access a recording of our RHC Benchmarking webinar here: https://loom.ly/rK13lOA Learn more about how to become a member 👉 https://loom.ly/7cV63_M

It is time to renew your NARHC membership or become a member for 2025! Don't miss out on members-only discounts and even free NARHC Academy courses! Learn more about our course offerings here: https://loom.ly/CNJTvJ4 Discover more about NARHC membership benefits 👉 https://loom.ly/7cV63_M

CMS recently released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule which contains a significant section specifically for RHCs! The majority of these updates will go into effect January 1, 2025. Join us for a webinar November 18 at 2 PM ET where we will dive into the various proposals in detail! Register here 👉 https://loom.ly/LfSxKwc

Are you thinking of becoming a NARHC Member or renewing your membership? It is important to know the benefits! Save $100 per NARHC Institute registration as a NARHC Member! Join us in 2025 in Oklahoma City or Reno - registration opens January 2! #NARHCisRural #EmpoweringRHCs Learn more about NARHC membership 👉 https://loom.ly/7cV63_M

Big news for RHCs! 📢 After engaging with CMS over the last year in an attempt to resolve the CPT Category II code issue for RHCs, we’re thrilled to announce a major update: starting April 7, 2025, Category II CPT codes can be submitted on RHC claims! We thank CMS for addressing this issue and to the RHCs who raised it—your voices, combined with NARHC's advocacy, made this possible! Learn more in the full article ⬇️ https://loom.ly/L6_2Mvw

CMS's 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule was released on November 1st and includes key updates for RHCs! “These significant regulatory changes for RHCs were the direct result of NARHC advocacy and a CMS-willingness to listen to, and address, Rural Health Clinic concerns,” said Sarah Hohman, NARHC Director of Government Affairs Read here for full analysis of what was finalized, what was not finalized, and what NARHC will be advocating for in the future 👇 https://loom.ly/HviH9LA

The 2025 PFS Final Rule is a very positive step forward for Rural Health Clinics. Policy wins include: -Removal of outdated laboratory test requirements in RHCs (H/H & fecal occult blood test); -Complete revision of RHC care management billing (eliminating G0511); -Clarifying RHC guidance and regulation surrounding our "primary care" requirements; -Eliminating the RHC productivity standard; and -Allowing RHCs to bill for part B preventive vaccines throughout the year. NARHC advocated for all of these policies and we sincerely appreciate CMS's willingness to listen to the RHC community and make commonsense updates to the RHC regulations. For a more detailed summary of all the RHC-relevant information in the 2025 PFS final rule please read Sarah Hohman, MPH's update here: