June 25, 2020 What's New HHS Announces Partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine to Fight COVID-19 in Vulnerable Communities. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced the selection of the Morehouse School of Medicine as the awardee for a new $40 million initiative to fight COVID-19 in racial and ethnic minority, rural, and socially vulnerable communities. The initiative – the National Infrastructure for Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19 within Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities (NIMIC) – is a three-year project designed to work with community-based organizations across the nation to deliver education, information, and resources. HHS Makes Awards to Grow and Train the Health Workforce. Last week, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced $107.2 million awarded to 310 recipients to increase the health workforce in rural and underserved communities. Recipients across 45 states and U.S. territories will receive funding to improve the quality, distribution, and diversity of health professionals serving across the country. These grant programs will help create a modern health workforce and place skilled health care professionals in high-need areas nationwide. State Rural Hospital and Community COVID-19 Vulnerability. Researchers at the University of North Carolina Rural Health Research Program created a chart that shows the number of rural hospitals in each state and measures community vulnerability using the CDC's Social Vulnerability Index. NIH National COVID Cohort Collaborative. As part of an effort to help scientists understand COVID and develop treatments, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a centralized, secure enclave to store and study clinical record data from people who have been diagnosed. The collaborative aims to transform clinical information into knowledge urgently needed to study COVID-19, including health risk factors that indicate better or worse outcomes of the disease, and identify potentially effective treatments. Experts Talk About the Rural Aspects of Alzheimer's Disease. A new feature article in the Rural Monitor looks extensively at data, challenges, and resources Alzheimer's in rural areas. AHRQ: Characteristics and Costs of Potentially Preventable Inpatient Stays. The Agency for Healthcare Research Quality (AHRQ) examines the costs of potentially preventable hospitalizations, with a comparison of metropolitan and rural hospitals. The report is part of AHRQs Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, a collection of data and analyzation tools to enable research on a broad range of health policy issues. Federal Office of Rural Health Policy FAQs for COVID-19. A set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from our grantees and stakeholders, updated regularly. COVID-19 FAQs and Funding for HRSA Programs. Find all funding and frequently asked questions for programs administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). CDC COVID-19 Updates. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides daily updates and guidance, and ongoing Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA). Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Counties. The RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis provides up-to-date data and maps on rural and urban confirmed cases throughout the United States. An animated map shows the progression of cases beginning January 21. Rural Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019. The Rural Health Information Hub has created a guide to help you learn about activities underway to address COVID-19. Funding and Opportunities Please note that many deadlines for Federal funding opportunities have been extended. See Approaching Deadlines section below. Rural Health Equity Postdoctoral Program – July 20. The University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center is accepting applications for a fellowship position to study health equity for rural populations and the impact of policies affecting outcomes for communities of color, indigenous people, women and girls, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities older adults and people with limited incomes. NIH Community Interventions to Address COVID-19 Pandemic – August 28. Then National Institutes of Health (NIH) will make grants to implement and evaluate community interventions testing the impacts of: 1) strategies to prevent COVID-19 transmission in health disparity populations and other vulnerable groups; and 2) interventions to address the adverse psychosocial, behavioral, and socioeconomic consequences of the pandemic on the health of these groups. BIA Native American Business Development Institute Grant – September 15. The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) will make 20-25 awards of up to $75,000 each to hire consultants for feasibility studies of economic development opportunities located in designated Opportunity Zones. IHS Tribal Injury Prevention Program – October 1. The Indian Health Service will make 24 awards with total funding of $1.9 million for community-based injury prevention programs and projects. These may include strategic changes to the environment (for example, roadways, elder homes for fall hazards, smoke alarms) and strategies to promote behavior change (such as car seat use, float coat use). Eligible applicants include tribal organizations, Federally-recognized tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations. NIH Pilot and Feasibility Studies for Drug/Alcohol Prevention Trials – January 7, 2021. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will fund pilot and/or feasibility testing of: innovative prevention intervention approaches, strategies to reduce impaired driving deaths, suicide prevention, and drug- or alcohol-related transmission of HIV infection and viral hepatitis. Specific areas of interest include new technologies and modalities for difficult to reach populations and settings (including at-risk and stigmatized populations and rural settings). Dept of Commerce: Economic Development Assistance Programs – Ongoing. The U.S. Department of Commerce will invest $30 million to support economic development in distressed rural and urban communities. Past projects have included funding for water and wastewater projects in hospitals and health care facilities, as well as road infrastructure projects that would support the expansion of health care facilities. Rural Health Research Research in this section is provided by the HRSA/FORHP-supported Rural Health Research Gateway. Sign up to receive alerts when new publications become available. Supply and Distribution of the Primary Care Workforce in Rural America: 2019. Researchers at the WWAMI Rural Health Research Center studied county-level data to calculate provider-to-population ratios of primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants and then compared those ratios between metropolitan, micropolitan, and non-core counties. Nationally, the provider-to-population ratio of family physicians is slightly higher in rural than urban areas, but the overall per capita supply of primary care providers remains substantially lower in rural areas than urban areas. Policy Updates Visit the FORHP Policy page to see all recent updates and send questions to ruralpolicy@hrsa.gov. Medicare COVID-19 Data Release. On Monday of this week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released preliminary data on COVID-19 derived from Medicare claims. Between January 1 and May 16, 2020, over 325,000 Medicare beneficiaries were diagnosed with COVID-19, and nearly 110,000 of those were hospitalized. The snapshot breaks down COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations for Medicare beneficiaries by state; race/ethnicity; dual eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid; age; gender; and urban/rural areas. Learning Events and Technical Assistance HRSA Webinar for Clinical Leaders – Thursday, June 25 at 2:00 pm ET. Dr. Luis Padilla, Associate Administrator of HRSA's Bureau of Health Workforce invites clinical leaders to the Leading in Uncertain Times webinar, a peer-to-peer forum for clinical leaders in rural and underserved communities. The hour-long discussion will cover issues related to telehealth, student training staffing models, and provider wellness. Culturally Affirming Approaches for Black Men in Recovery – Thursday, June 25 at 2:00 pm ET. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will hold a 90-minute online session highlighting current research and best practices for supporting Black men in recovery. RWJF on Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Black Communities – Thursday, June 25 at 3:00 pm ET. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's County Health Rankings will explore existing disparities and discuss how communities can begin to address them. Indian Child Welfare: Responses to COVID-19 – Tuesday, June 30 at 2:00 pm ET. During an hour-long webinar, the National Indian Child Welfare Association will host experts to discuss implementation of the Indian Child Welfare Act during the pandemic and impacts to state agencies. NHSC New Site Application Webinar for Rural Health Clinics - Tuesday, June 30 at 2:00 pm ET. The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy and the National Association of Rural Health Clinics are hosting a webinar on the FY20 National Health Service Corps (NHSC) New Site Application cycle. This webinar will be presented by the Bureau of Health Workforce. It will discuss eligibility, benefits to becoming an NHSC-approved site, and NHSC loan repayment programs specific to substance use disorder and rural facilities. Resources of the Week CDC Training Pediatric Medical Providers to Recognize ACEs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created an online training platform that focuses on the central role that pediatric medical providers play in understanding, recognizing, preventing and treating adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). CDC Guidance for HIV Self-Testing During Quarantine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued brief guidance for health departments, community-based organizations, and other clinical providers for expanding their support for HIV self-testing where face-to-face testing services have been disrupted. Community Paramedicine Impact Reference Guide. For those intending to research, plan, implement, evaluate, or otherwise consider community paramedicine (CP) systems, this guide from the National Rural Health Resource Center includes a compilation of cited references that describe the impact of previously implemented CP initiatives. Approaching Deadlines DOL National Emergency Grants for Dislocated Workers – Ongoing FEMA Public Assistance Program: COVID-19 Response – Ongoing Small Business Administration Coronavirus Relief Programs – Ongoing Payment Deferrals: USDA Guaranteed Loans for Rural Development – Until September 30 USDA Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network – June 23 DHS Rural Emergency Medical Communications Demonstration Project – June 24 IHS/NIH Native American Research Centers for Health – Letters of Intent June 24 HRSA Faculty Loan Repayment Program – June 25 ACL Alaska Native Tribal Resource Center on Domestic Violence – June 26 Dept. of Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions – June 26 Nominations for Community Preventive Services Task Force – June 26 CDC Strategies to Maintain HIV Viral Suppression Among Released State Prison Inmates – June 29 USDA Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program – June 29 ACF Community Services Block Grant – Waste/Wastewater Technical Assistance – June 30 DOL Mine Health and Safety Grants – June 30 EPA State Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreement Program – June 30 HRSA Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) Program – June 30 ACF Fatherhood FIRE Program – July 1 HRSA Telehealth-Focused Rural Health Research Center Program – Extended to July 1 RWJF Rapid-Response Research on Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs – July 1 ACF Basic Center Program for Runaway/Homeless Youth – July 3 Accepting Applications: CMS Direct Contracting Professional and Global Options – July 6 Comments Requested: CMS Issues Second COVID-19 Interim Final Rule – July 7 Comments Requested: Proposed Updates for FY2021 Medicare Inpatient and Long-term Care Hospital Payments - July 10 HRSA Rural HIV/AIDS Planning Program – July 10 CDC Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences – July 13 Dept. of Education School-Based Mental Health Services – July 13 HRSA Rural Communities Opioid Response Program-Planning – July 13 USDA Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants – July 13 HRSA Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome – July 20 Rural Health Equity Postdoctoral Program – July 20 New Sites for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) – July 21 IHS/NIH Native American Research Centers for Health – July 24 DOL Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities – July 29 ACL Transit Planning for All Mobility on Demand Projects – July 31 Request for Information: Clinical Experience in Suicide Prevention in Primary Care Settings – August 7 DRA Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy – August 18 DOT Funding Public Transportation on Indian Reservations – August 24 NIH Community Interventions to Address COVID-19 Pandemic – August 28 USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program – August 28 AHA Rural Hospital Leadership Team Award – August 31 NIH Researching Long-Term Effects of Disasters on Systems Serving Disparity Populations – September 7 NIH Research on Minority Health/Health Disparities – September 8 USDA Capacity Building for 1890 Land-Grant Institutions – September 10 AHRQ Innovation Challenge for Rural Postpartum Mental Health – September 15 BIA Native American Business Development Institute Grant – September 15 Request for Information (RFI): Health Professional Shortage Area Scoring Criteria – September 18 Request for Information (RFI): Maternity Care Health Professional Target Area Criteria – September 18 IHS Tribal Injury Prevention Program – October 1 FCC High Speed Broadband/Rural Opportunity Fund – October 22 Ongoing Opportunities AHRQ Research to Improve Patient Transitions through HIT – December 2022 ASA Rural Access to Anesthesia Care Scholarship CDC Training Pediatric Medical Providers to Recognize ACEs CMS Hardship Exception for Hospital Interoperability – September 1, 2020; November 30 for CAHs Dept of Commerce: Economic Development Assistance Programs DRA Technical Assistance for Delta Region Community Health Systems Development – Ongoing EPA Drinking Water State Revolving Fund HUD Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program IHS Tribal Forensic Healthcare Training NARHC Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional Course NIH Pilot and Feasibility Studies for Drug/Alcohol Prevention Trials – January 7, 2021 NIH Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health – May 2022 NIH Research – Alcohol and Other Substance Use – Dates Through August 2022 NIH Research to Improve Health Care Quality and Outcomes Through HIT NIH Strategies for Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in HIT Nominations for Federal Advisory Commission on HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Nominations for National Advisory Committee on Migrant Health Opportunity Zones for Economic Development Rural Graduate Medical Education Planning and Development RWJF Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health RWJF Pioneering Ideas Brief Proposals SBA Guaranteed Loans for Small Business USDA Community Facilities Program USDA Community Food Projects Technical Assistance USDA Drinking Water and Waste Disposal for Rural and Native Alaskan Villages USDA Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants USDA Guaranteed Loans for Rural Rental Housing – through 2021 USDA Rural Business Development Grants USDA Rural Energy Savings Program USDA Summer Food Program USDA Technical Assistance for Healthy Food Financing Initiative USDA Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans USDA Funding for Rural Water and Waste Disposal Projects | 
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