July 8, 2021 What's New HRSA Makes Awards for the Rural Residency Planning and Development Program (RRPD). The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded $6.7 million to support the creation of new accredited and sustainable rural residency programs to expand the physician workforce in rural areas. The RRPD program is a multi-year collaborative initiative between HRSA's Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) and Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) to increase physician training opportunities in rural communities and focus on improving access to high quality health care providers. The incoming RRPD cohort will collaborate with the RRPD-Technical Assistance Center throughout the duration of their three-year grant. To learn more about the RRPD-TA center, please visit www.RuralGME.org. New Information and Webcast on Provider Relief Fund Reporting. HRSA has released a number of new resources to help recipients of Provider Relief Funds (PRF) comply with reporting requirements. Those who received funds prior to June 30, 2020, can access the portal through September 30 for reporting purposes. There is a fact sheet, a data entry workbook, and a webcast today at 3 p.m. ET to provide technical assistance. Rural Health Clinic Vaccine Distribution (RHCVD) Program. There's still time to join the RHC COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Program. Medicare-certified RHCs can receive direct shipments of COVID-19 vaccines. Contact RHCVaxDistribution@hrsa.gov for more information. COVID-19 Resources Online Resource for Licensure of Health Professionals. Created by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, the site provides up-to-date information on emergency regulation and licensing in each state for psychologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists assistants, and social workers. Federal Office of Rural Health Policy FAQs for COVID-19. A set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from our grantees and stakeholders. Rural Health Clinic Vaccine Distribution (RHCVD) Program. Under the program, Medicare-certified RHCs will receive direct COVID-19 vaccines in addition to their normal jurisdictions' weekly allocation. Contact RHCVaxDistribution@hrsa.gov for more information. UPDATED: CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Frequently Asked Questions. Includes information on terms and conditions, attestation, general and targeted distributions, and how to report capital equipment purchases. Reporting and Auditing requirements FAQs were updated on June 11. Customizable COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Toolkit for Rural Communities. Easy access to customizable communication templates that include print ads, poster, brochure, social media posts, and an online resource guide. HRSA COVID-19 Coverage Assistance Fund. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will provide claims reimbursement at the national Medicare rate for eligible health care providers administering vaccines to underinsured individuals. This may be particularly helpful in rural communities given higher rates of uninsured and underinsured. We Can Do This: COVID-19 Public Education Campaign. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services announced a national effort to help community partners promote COVID-19 vaccine confidence. The campaign includes educational materials targeted to specific audiences, including rural communities, and seeks volunteers for the COVID-19 Community Corps. New: The campaign launched a Spanish-language website, JuntosSíPodemos.HHS.gov. Volunteer to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has expanded its definition of persons authorized to give the vaccine. These include, among others, current and retired traditional and non-traditional health care professionals, and students in health care programs. HHS Facts About COVID Care for the Uninsured. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) helps uninsured individuals find no-cost COVID-19 testing, treatment and vaccines. The HRSA Uninsured Program provides claims reimbursement to health care providers generally at Medicare rates for testing, treating, and administering vaccines to uninsured individuals, including undocumented immigrants. There are at-a-glance fact sheets for providers and for patients in English and Spanish. 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, a vaccine locator by state, and COVID-19 Vaccination Trainings for new and experienced providers. HHS/DoD National Emergency Tele-Critical Care Network. A joint program of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is available at no cost to hospitals caring for COVID-19 patients and struggling with access to enough critical care physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and other specialized clinical experts. Teams of critical care clinicians are available to deliver virtual care through lightweight telemedicine platforms, such as an app on a mobile device. Hear from participating clinicians and email to learn more and sign up. Mobilizing Health Care Workforce via Telehealth. ProviderBridge.org was created by the Federation of State Medical Boards through the CARES Act and the FORHP-supported Licensure Portability Program. The site provides up-to-date information on emergency regulation and licensing by state as well as a provider portal to connect volunteer health care professionals to state agencies and health care entities. FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) created this temporary program to help eligible individuals and households afford internet service during the pandemic. Eligible households can enroll through an approved broadband service provider or by visiting GetEmergencyBroadband.org. The program will end when the fund runs out of money, or six months after the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services declares an end to the COVID-19 health emergency, whichever is sooner. Funding and Opportunities HHS Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity – August 16. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) will make two awards with total funding of $2 million to establish a new center that will advance health equity through education, policy development, and research. Eligible applicants are any public or private nonprofit entity in the 50 United States, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Republic of Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands. ACF Independent Living Services for AI/AN Communities – August 27. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will make one award of approximately $368,000 to create and disseminate tools designed for the Centers for Independent Living. Eligibility is limited to minority-serving institutions of higher learning that can meet the needs of American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) communities. HRSA Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project – September 10. The National Rural Health Resource Center is accepting applications from small rural hospitals and rural health clinics for the Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project. For facilities not currently participating in value-based care, the program provides technical assistance to strengthen each organization's efficiency, quality, patient experience, and safety of care. USDA Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge – September 10. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest $3 million to assist with community planning efforts that support local economies and quality of life. Eligible applicants are public and private entities that can provide technical assistance to rural areas for up to two years. USDA encourages applications that support communities designated as economically distressed and/or planning projects that enhance capacity for broadband infrastructure and deployment. Policy Updates Visit the FORHP Policy page to see all recent updates and send questions to ruralpolicy@hrsa.gov. Interim Final Rule on Surprise Billing Released. The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury issued "Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part I," an interim final rule that will restrict excessive out-of-pocket costs to consumers from surprise billing and balance billing. Surprise billing happens when people unknowingly get care from providers that are outside of their health plan's network and can happen for both emergency and non-emergency care. Balance billing is when a provider charges a patient the remainder of what their insurance does not pay. This rule addresses surprise billing for emergency services, out-of-network cost sharing for emergency and non-emergency services, out-of-network charges for services received at an in-network facility, and patient consent for out-of-network charges. Learning Events and Technical Assistance New Reporting Portal for the Provider Relief Fund – Thursday July 8 at 3:00 pm ET. HRSA's Office of Provider Support will host a technical assistance webinar for providers and stakeholders to give real-time information on the new reporting portal for the Provider Relief Fund (see What's New section above). Register and submit questions that will be answered during the session. MATRC: Answering Questions About Telehealth and Telemental Health – Friday, July 9 at 12:00 pm ET. The Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center (MATRC) holds a live, two-hour event to answer questions about the basics. The MATRC is one of 14 FORHP-Supported Telehealth Resource Centers. This is a recurring session taking place every other Friday from 12:00 to 2:00 pm ET. ASTHO: Designing HIV Systems for the Margins – Monday, July 12 at 2:00 pm ET. The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) will discuss promising practices for addressing disparities in HIV care in this hour-long webinar. ONC: Health Data Use and Interoperability for Health Equity – Tuesday, July 13 at 10:00 am ET. The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) will explore the ways that interoperable, standardized data can be used to address social determinants of health. HRSA: IPV and Maternal Care – Wednesday, July 14 at 11:00 am ET. The Office of Regional Operations at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) continues its Maternal Health Webinar Series with this hour-long session on HRSA's Strategy to Address Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and the barriers preventing access to care. HRSA: Improving Patient Outcomes with Community Health Workers – Wednesday, July 14 at 2:30 pm ET. The Health Resources and Services Administration invites clinicians, grantees, students and the public to an hour-long webinar discussion how community health workers extend the medical model at health centers to connect patients with resources. 2020 Health Center Data Trends – Wednesday, July 21 at 1:00 pm ET. The Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) at HRSA invites you to join a staff webinar to get a first look at 2020 data trends in health center patient demographics, staffing, and clinical quality measures. Resources of the Week Report: Implementing and Sustaining Rural Community Paramedicine. The FORHP-supported National Rural Health Resource Center convened a summit on Community Paramedicine (CP) in February of this year. This report incorporates the summit proceedings and a list of key strategies for implementing and sustaining CP in rural communities. It also contains resources for EMS agencies and hospitals, established CP programs, and information about how state Flex Programs can support rural CP efforts. A Community Paramedicine Impact Reference Guide was recently updated, and provides another resource for those intending to research, plan, implement, evaluate, or otherwise consider community paramedicine (CP) systems. Approaching Deadlines HRSA Faculty Loan Repayment Program – Extended to July 8 (from July 1) HRSA Delta Region Rural Health Workforce Training Program – July 9 NASHP Policy Academy on Rural Mental Health Crisis Services – July 9 HHS Family-Centered Approaches to Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Control – July 13 ACF Grants for Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) – July 15 USDA Seeks Public Input on Equity, Racial Justice in Rural Communities – July 15 USDA Revolving Loan Fund for Rural Water/Waste Systems – July 16 NIH Research to Improve Health Care Quality and Outcomes Through HIT – July 17 USDA Delta Health Care Services Grants – July 19 USDA Rural Housing Preservation Grants – July 19 USDA Rural Decentralized Water System Grants – July 19 DOL Workforce Opportunity for Appalachian and Delta Regions – July 21 HRSA Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) – July 22 AmeriCorps State and National Tribal Grants – July 23 ACF Tribal Personal Responsibility Education Program for Teen Pregnancy Prevention – July 26 USDA Rural Placement Innovation Challenge – July 26 Comments Requested: Proposals to Update Payment Parameters for the 2022 Health Insurance Marketplace – July 28 HUD Veterans Housing Rehabilitation and Modification Pilot Program – July 30 CDC National HIV Behavioral Surveillance – August 2 USDA Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grants – August 2 NIH Research Education Programs for Alcohol and Other Substance Use – August 10 ONC Public Health Informatics & Technology Workforce Development – August 11 NEA American Rescue Plan Support for Local Arts Organizations – August 12 Special Enrollment Period for Health Coverage – Extended to August 15 (from May 15) HHS Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity – August 16 HHS Minority Leaders Development Program – August 17 NIH Research to Address Racism and Discrimination on Minority Health – August 24 ACF Independent Living Services for AI/AN Communities – August 27 Comments Requested: Proposed Changes to Medicare Home Health Program – August 27 DOC Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program – September 1 HRSA Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project – September 10 USDA Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge – September 10 COVID-19 Extension for Medicare Graduate Medical Education (GME) Affiliation Agreement – January 1 Ongoing Opportunities HHS/DoD National Emergency Tele-Critical Care Network Extended Public Comment Period for FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program FCC Emergency Broadband for Individuals and Households FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance AgriSafe Nurse Scholar Program – March 2022 AHRQ Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Grants – September 2022 AHRQ Research to Improve Patient Transitions through HIT – December 2022 American Indian Public Health Resource Center Technical Assistance ASA Rural Access to Anesthesia Care Scholarship CDC Direct Assistance to State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Health Agencies CDC Training Pediatric Medical Providers to Recognize ACEs Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program Department of Commerce: Economic Development Assistance Programs Department of Labor Dislocated Worker Grants Department of Labor Stand Down Grants for Veterans Services – through December 2021 DRA Technical Assistance for Delta Region Community Health Systems Development EPA Drinking Water State Revolving Fund FEMA/SAMHSA Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) GPHC & RWJF: Rapid Cycle Research and Evaluation Grants for Cross-Sector Alignment HRSA Payment Program for Buprenorphine-Trained Clinicians - Until Funds Depleted HRSA Technical Assistance for Look-Alike Initial Designation for the Health Center Program Housing Assistance Council: Housing Loans for Low-Income Rural Communities HUD Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program IHS Tribal Forensic Healthcare Training IHS/DOD Medical Supplies and Equipment for Tribes (Project TRANSAM) NARHC Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional Course NIH Project Talk Initiative Host Site Applications NIH Research for AI/AN End-of-Life Care – January 8, 2022 NIH Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health – May 2022 NIH Research – Alcohol and Other Substance Use – Various Dates Through August 2022 NIH Research on Minority Health/Health Disparities – September 8, 2022 NIH Research on Palliative Care in Home/Community Settings – September 8, 2022 NIH Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health – Various Dates Until September 2023 NIH Researching the Role of Work in Health Disparities – Various Dates Until September 2024 NIH Special Interest Research – Pandemic Impact on Vulnerable Children and Youth – May 2024 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 Primary Care Development Corporation Community Investment Loans 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 Southeast Rural Community Assistance Loans Tribal Grant Writing Training USDA Community Facilities Program USDA Community Food Projects Technical Assistance USDA Drinking Water and Waste Disposal for Rural and Native Alaskan Villages USDA Economic Impact Initiative Grants USDA Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants USDA Guaranteed Loans for Rural Rental Housing – through 2021 USDA Healthy Food Financing Initiative Technical Assistance USDA Intermediary Relending Program USDA Rural Business Development Grants USDA Rural Business Investment Program USDA Rural Energy Savings Program USDA SEARCH – Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households (for Water/Waste Projects) 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 USDOT Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (R.O.U.T.E.S) | 
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