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Mark Schultz, RN, BSN, Scott Robbins, Lori Williams and Glen Beussink

RHCCTM Reporting Reminder ($100k funding)January reporting on the Rural Health Clinic COVID-19 Reporting Portal, including the number of COVID-19 tests conducted and the number of positive tests, is due February 28th. RHCs who received funding from the RHC COVID-19 Testing and Mitigation (RHCCTM) Program ($100k) must continue to report the number of COVID-19 tests conducted and the number of…

The American Hospital Association addresses HRSA about the significant amount of HPSA’s Proposed for Withdrawal across the country.   “Losing a HPSA designation, and the access to federal funds it affords, has significant negative consequences for patients and communities.” Midwest Health Care, Inc. would like to thank the American Hospital Association for their efforts. AHA HPSA…

Hot off the Press !! CMS has updated the Rural Health Clinic Fact Sheet January 2022

On Thursday, January 13, 2022, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the healthcare vaccination mandate, while the private employer mandate was blocked, pending appeal. Covered health care employers in all states must now comply with the CMS Vaccine Mandate.     CMS released a memorandum on December 28, 2021, that provides guidance on health care…

Department of Health and Human Services announced a $631.00 calendar year 2022 application fee for institutional providers that are initially enrolling in the Medicare or Medicaid program. This fee is required with any enrollment application submitted on or after January 1, 2022.Click here for more information

The Biden-Harris Administration will require COVID-19 vaccination of staff within all Medicare and Medicaid-certified facilities to protect both them and patients from the virus and its more contagious Delta variant. Facilities across the country should make efforts now to get health care staff vaccinated to make sure they are in compliance when the rule takes effect.…