July 30, 2020 What's New National Advisory Group on Rural Health Meets Virtually Today. The public is invited to join the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services online from noon until 5:00 pm ET today. The committee of more than 20 rural health experts from across the country convenes twice each year to examine rural health issues and make recommendations to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Past meetings have covered topics such as Adverse Childhood Experiences, the impact of suicide, and challenges to maternal and obstetric care. HHS Coronavirus Data Hub. Last week, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) launched a website with data on the COVID-19 response at federal, state, and local levels. The hub includes estimated and reported hospital capacity by state, with numbers updated daily. 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, including a section specific to rural health care providers, patients, and community-based organizations. New this week: COVID-19 Toolkit for Tribal Communities. And, in its latest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the CDC estimates that more rural counties have a higher prevalence of five underlying medical conditions - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and obesity – associated with increased risk of severe COVID-19-associated illness. GHPC's Collection of Rural Health Strategies for COVID-19. With support from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP), the Georgia Health Policy Center (GHPC) provides reports, guidance, and innovative strategies gleaned from their technical assistance and peer learning sessions with FORHP grantees. 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 posted a guide to help you learn about activities underway to address COVID-19. New this week: Rural Healthcare Surge Readiness a tool developed by the COVID-19 Healthcare Resilience Working Group that helps rural healthcare facilities prepare for and respond to a COVID-19 surge. The tool provides the most up-to-date resources for rural healthcare systems preparing for and responding to a COVID-19 surge in a range of healthcare settings (EMS, inpatient and hospital care, ambulatory care, and long-term care) and covers a range of topics including behavioral health, healthcare operations to telehealth, and more. Funding and Opportunities SBA COVID-19 Payment Protection Program – August 8. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has set a deadline for the loans designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll during pandemic quarantine. The SBA will forgive loans if all employee retention criteria are met and the funds are used for eligible expenses. HUD Rehabilitation and Modification of Veteran's Homes – August 18. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will invest more than $9.4 million to rehabilitate and modify the primary residence of disabled veterans who are low-income. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations that primarily serve veterans and/or low-income households, with preference points for Historically Black Colleges and Universities or Opportunity Zones. CDC Stakeholder Engagement on Chronic Pain Management – August 21. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be holding approximately 100 individual conversations with stakeholders over the phone or through an online platform to hear their perspectives on pain management, including but not limited to the benefits and harms of opioid use. These stakeholders include patients with acute or chronic pain, patients' family members and/or caregivers, and healthcare providers who care for patients with pain or conditions that can complicate pain management (e.g., opioid use disorder or overdose). USDA Assistance for Persistent Poverty Agriculture Producers and Communities – August 24. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make 50 awards of up to $450,000 each to organizations that can leverage state, local, and private sector resources to assist socially-disadvantaged and/or veteran farmers, ranchers, and agriculture producers in persistent poverty communities (as defined by the USDA's Economic Research Service). A separate funding opportunity, USDA Outreach and Assistance for Socially-Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers – August 26 will provide education and training in agriculture, agribusiness, forestry, and agriculturally-related services. OMH Reducing Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations – August 26. The Office of Minority Health (OMH) at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services will invest $6.5 million to help build the capacity of state, tribal, and territorial health agencies to reduce health disparities in tribal communities. Eligible applicants include state, local, and tribal governments; U.S. territories; nonprofit organizations; and public and private non-profit institutions of higher education. HUD Rural Capacity Building for Affordable Housing – September 28. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will invest $10 million in five awards to support local organizations, governments, and tribes with community development and affordable housing. Only national organizations that are 501(c)(3) nonprofits, other than institutions of higher education, may apply. USDA Intermediary Relending Program – Ongoing. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides low interest loans to intermediary lenders to establish revolving loan funds for economic development at the local level. Eligible intermediary lenders include nonprofits and cooperatives, federally-recognized tribes, and public agencies. 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. Changes in Care-Seeking after Rural Hospitals Merge. Researchers at the North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center examined 15 rural hospitals to estimate the change in use of inpatient services delivered by acquired rural hospitals following a merger. Policy Updates Visit the FORHP Policy page to see all recent updates and send questions to ruralpolicy@hrsa.gov. ASPE Issue Brief: Medicare Beneficiary Use of Telehealth Visits: Early Data From The Start Of The Covid-19 Pandemic. On July 28, the HHS Office of the Assistance Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) released an issue brief examining changes in Medicare fee-for-service primary care visits and use of telehealth at the start of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). This brief seeks to address the issue of how and whether the Medicare telehealth flexibilities introduced to address the COVID-19 pandemic may have helped maintain access to primary health care during the PHE. The analysis found Medicare primary care visits dropped precipitously from mid-March at the start of the pandemic, at the same telehealth visits increased for primary care. However, telehealth use was lower in rural areas. HHS Study: Strategies Rural Communities Use to Address Substance Misuse Among Families In The Child Welfare System. The Office for Planning and Evaluation at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) describes nine programs serving child welfare-involved parents with substance use issues, with a particular focus on their applicability to rural communities. These programs offered various types of services, including parent mentoring, case management, home visiting, and treatment for opioid use disorders. Learning Events and Technical Assistance NIHB: Health Insurance Enrollment for AI/ANs During COVID-19 – Thursday, July 30 at 2:00 pm ET. The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) will hold a 90-minute webinar to educate health insurance enrollment assisters about coverage options, benefits, and special federal protections exclusively for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs). National CMS/CDC Nursing Home COVID-19 Training – Thursdays at 4:00 pm ET. Through the Quality Improvement Organization Program, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) host a weekly webinar series (every Thursday, 4-5 pm ET) to provide training for infection control processes in nursing homes. Trainings are scheduled every week until January 7. NCSL: How COVID-19 Further Complicates Behavioral Health – Friday, July 31 at 2:00 pm ET. The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) will hold an online meeting to discuss how state policymakers have adjusted to telehealth and other changes to behavioral health care during the pandemic. CDC: Stories from the Field on COVID-19 Telehealth – Tuesday, August 4 at 2:00 pm ET. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will cover telehealth implementation during its regular COCA (clinician outreach and communication activity) call. The call will last 90 minutes; a recording will be available on the COCA Call webpage a few hours after the live event ends. VA ECHO: COVID-19 Training Series – Wednesday, August 5 at 2:00 pm ET. Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for a webinar featuring Rosemary Adamson, MB BS, a Pulmonary Critical Care Physician at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. Dr. Adamson will provide current guidance on caring for adults with COVID-19. The first of three sessions focused on COVID-19, the training is open to both VA and non-VA clinicians. Continuing education credit is available for those who preregister. Information on RWJF Culture of Health Prize – Thursday, August 6 at 3:00 pm ET. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) will provide information for applicants of the 2021 Culture of Health Prize honoring communities advancing health in marginalized populations. MHTTC: Mental Health Treatment Through IPV – Wednesday, August 12 at 1:00 pm ET. The Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) will hold a one-hour webinar on trauma treatment in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV). Resources of the Week Case Study: Iowa's I-Smile Program Promoting Dental Care. A unique partnership between the Iowa Medicaid and public health agencies, Iowa's I-Smile program addresses the disproportionate impact of dental disease on low-income individuals and families. The initiative is supported through cooperative agreement between the National Organizations of State and Local Health Officials and the Health Resources and Services Administration. Grants.gov Community Blog. The official blog of the website for federal funding opportunities features articles and resources for federal grant writing and application. Approaching Deadlines Comments Requested: Rural-Relevant Quality Measures – July 30 Request for Information: Research Needs for Cancer-related Care via Telehealth – July 30 ACL Transit Planning for All Mobility on Demand Projects – July 31 CDC Partnerships for Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Disease Threats – July 31 Emergency Funding to Support Meal Programs – July 31 Grants for Recovery Support Services During COVID-19 – July 31 Deadline Extended: Provider Relief Fund – August 3 National Health Service Corps New Site Application – Extended to August 4 Request for Information: Clinical Experience in Suicide Prevention in Primary Care Settings – August 7 SBA COVID-19 Payment Protection Program – August 8 CDC Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System – Extended to August 11 American College of Epidemiology Lilienfeld Award – August 15 HHS Strengthening Economic Supports for Working Families – August 17 DRA Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy – August 18 HUD Rehabilitation and Modification of Veteran's Homes – August 18 CDC Stakeholder Engagement on Chronic Pain Management – August 21 CARES Act Funds for Adult Education and Workforce Preparation – August 24 DOT Funding Public Transportation on Indian Reservations – August 24 IHS Tribal Management Grant Program – August 24 USDA Assistance for Persistent Poverty Agriculture Producers and Communities – August 24 USDA Delta Health Care Services Grant Program – August 24 OMH Reducing Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations – August 26 USDA Outreach and Assistance for Socially-Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers – August 26 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 Comments Requested: CDC on ACEs and Opioid Misuse in Tribal Communities – August 31 Comments Requested: CMS Proposed Rule for Home Health Providers – August 31 Senior Corps Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) – September 1 NRHA Rural Health Fellows Program – September 3 Comments Requested: End Stage Renal Disease Proposed Rule –September 4 NIH Researching Long-Term Effects of Disasters on Systems Serving Disparity Populations – September 7 ACL Innovation Challenge: Technology for Social Isolation – September 8 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 HUD Rural Capacity Building for Affordable Housing – September 28 IHS Tribal Injury Prevention Program – October 1 NIH Health Services Research on Minority Health and Health Disparities – October 5 HRSA Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children – October 6 RWJF 2021 Culture of Health Prize – October 15 FCC High Speed Broadband/Rural Opportunity Fund – October 22 NIH Digital Interventions to COVID-19 Secondary Effects – December 30 Ongoing Opportunities Pandemic-Related Payment Deferrals: USDA Guaranteed Loans for Rural Development – Until September 30 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 Intermediary Relending Program 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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