July 7, 2022 What's New Comments Requested: Rural Emergency Hospital Conditions of Medicare Participation – August 29. Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued proposed Conditions of Participation (CoPs) for the new Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) provider type that was established in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. This rule seeks comment on proposed health and safety standards for REHs, which closely align with the current standards for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in most cases. Proposed payment policies and enrollment policies for REHs will appear in the Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule. This rule also proposes to update the CoPs for CAHs by adding a definition of 'primary roads' to the location and distance requirements; establishing a patient's rights CoP; and permitting CAHs that are part of a health system to use unified systems. Nearly $155 Million Awarded for Training Primary Care Residents. Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services announced awards of $155 million for residency programs that include high-need specialties such as psychiatry. These awards will support more than 970 full-time residents in graduate medical education to help meet medical and mental health care needs of rural and underserved communities. New 988 Suicide Help Line Goes Nationwide on July 16. The U.S. is getting close to the July 16 transition to 988 – the easy-to-remember number to reach the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has added downloadable print files for wallet cards, magnets, and posters to its 988 Partner Toolkit, along with key messages, frequently asked questions, fact sheets (English and Spanish), radio PSA scripts (English and Spanish), and more. To strengthen and expand the existing network of over 200 locally operated and funded crisis centers across the country, the Lifeline suicide & crisis network is looking to bring on new volunteers and paid employees to receive training to answer calls, chats, and texts from people in crisis. Since 1999, suicide rates in rural areas have been consistently higher than those in metropolitan areas. Become a National NHSC Advisor and/or Mentor. The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) is seeking experienced current members and alumni for its program that helps prepare NHSC Scholarship Program and NHSC Students to Service Loan Repayment Program participants for their service at NHSC-approved sites. Applying for HUD Rural Funding: Recording Available. More than 600 people registered and 300 attended an information session about first-of-its kind funding to address rural homelessness from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. See our original notice about this event hosted by The Rural Health Information Hub last Thursday. Ongoing: HRSA Payment Program for RHC Buprenorphine-Trained Providers. In June 2021, HRSA launched an effort to improve access to substance use disorder treatment by paying for providers who are waivered to prescribe buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder. Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) still have the opportunity to apply for a $3,000 payment on behalf of each provider who trained to obtain the waiver necessary to prescribe buprenorphine after January 1, 2019. Approximately $1.2 million in program funding remains available for RHCs and will be paid on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. Send questions to DATA2000WaiverPayments@hrsa.gov. There is ongoing availability of a free online course for waiver eligibility training from the American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine and the Providers Clinical Support System. COVID-19 Resources Provider Relief Fund. HRSA supports health care providers facing solvency challenges that affect their ability to respond to emerging health crises in an equitable manner. New: The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Portal is now open for reporting on use of funds in Reporting Period 3. Providers who received one or more PRF payments exceeding $10,000, in the aggregate, during the third Payment Received Period (January 1 to June 30, 2021) must report on their use of funds by September 30, 2022. New users can get started by registering in the PRF Reporting Portal (if not yet completed). If a reporting entity has previously reported, they do not need to register again and may log into the portal with their username, TIN, and password. For more information visit the PRF Reporting web page. COVID-19 Vaccines Available for Children Under 5. On Saturday, June 18, the federal committee that advises on all vaccines recommended that all children 6 months and older should receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Parents can reach out to their doctor, nurse, local pharmacy, health department, or visit vaccines.gov to learn more about vaccine safety and to find availability nearby. New: Research identifies the most effective messages for parents. Guidance on COVID-19 Booster Shots. On May 19, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommended a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 who completed their primary vaccination more than five months ago. The CDC also strengthened its recommendation that those 12 and older who are immunocompromised and those 50 and older should receive a second booster dose at least four months after their first. Visit COVID.gov to find nearby locations for masks, testing, vaccines, and treatment. One Stop Online for COVID Prevention and Treatment in Every County. Visitors to the site can enter their county and map nearby locations for masks, respirators, vaccines, boosters, and all testing and treatment options. Spread the Word About Vaccine Boosters. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) provides resources – posters, flyers, videos, and talking points – to help promote the extra protection from COVID-19 boosters. 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. Teams of critical care clinicians - critical care physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other specialized clinical experts – are available to deliver virtual care through 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 Grant 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. Online Resource for Licensure of Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Psychologists and Social Workers. The site provides up-to-date information on emergency regulation and licensing in each state. 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. Webinar recordings explaining RHC vaccine programs are available on the National Association of Rural Health Clinics website. Federal Office of Rural Health Policy Resources for COVID-19. A set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from our grantees and stakeholders. Reaching Farm Communities for Vaccine Confidence. The AgriSafe Network is a nonprofit organization that provides information and training on injury and disease related to agriculture. Their health professionals and educators created a social media toolkit that aims to provide clear messages about COVID-19 vaccination for agriculture, forestry, and fishing workers. Funding and Opportunities DOJ Supporting Vulnerable Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care – August 15. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will give priority consideration to rural communities for pilot projects. Grantees will develop and implement models for residential care, treatment, and services. USDA Rural Placemaking Challenge – August 15. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making up to $4 million in cooperative agreements to help rural communities plan projects that enhance the quality of places where people live, work, play, and learn. The process requires collaboration from public, private, Tribal, and philanthropic sectors to develop transportation, housing, and recreational spaces, improve broadband access, and preserve historical sites. USDA Capacity Building for Historically Black 1890 Land-Grant Institutions – August 31. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make 60 awards of up to $750,000 each for research and teaching at historically black universities that are 1890 Land Grant Institutions supporting agriculture and rural entrepreneurship. Policy Updates Send questions to ruralpolicy@hrsa.gov. See Rural Emergency Hospitals under What's New. Learning Events and Technical Assistance AgriSafe: Health and Safety Learning Opportunities for Agricultural Communities – Thursday, July 7 at 1:00 pm ET. AgriSafe continues its QPR Training each Thursday to help laypeople and professionals recognize and respond to mental health crises using the Question, Persuade, and Refer method. Addressing Stigma for Recovery Resources – Thursday, July 7 at 2:00 pm ET. The Fletcher Group, one of three FORHP-funded RCORP-Rural Centers of Excellence on Substance Use Disorders, examined the way that stigma affects political and financial support for recovery housing. They'll discuss the results of their study and how they can be applied at the community level. HRSA's Maternal Health Webinar Series – Tuesday, July 12 at 3:00 pm ET. For the next session, experts will discuss the community health worker model and its impact on children and pregnant women, methods taught by the Count the Kicks public health campaign, and how to adapt service offerings within the Health Start program. Strategies for Distributing Naloxone to Rural Communities – Wednesday, July 13 at 12:00 pm ET. This presentation on innovative methods is provided by the University of Vermont Center on Rural Addiction, one of three HRSA/FORHP-supported Centers of Excellence on Substance Use Disorders. The UMMC Project ECHO for Dermatology – Wednesday, July 13 at 12:45 pm ET. This hour-long session will take place on the second Wednesday of each month by video conference. Specialists in dermatology will share expertise to help remote providers expand treatment. Research has shown one in four primary care visits includes some type of skin complaint. This month's topic is common rashes in babies. RHC Vaccine Distribution: Leveraging Resources – Wednesday, July 13 at 3:00 pm ET. Join the Rural Health Clinic COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution (RHCVD) Program and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health to learn about resources and stories that can help expand organizational reach and services. Approaching Deadlines HRSA Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program – July 7 ACF Regional Partnerships for Children/Families Affected by Substance Abuse - July 8 ACL Local Models for National Community Care Corps – July 8 CDC Social Determinants of Health Accelerator Plans - July 8 DOL Appalachian/Delta Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities – July 8 ACF Community Economic Development Projects – July 11 GAO Requests Nominations for Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee – Deadline July 11 HHS Reducing Maternal Deaths Due to Substance Use Disorder – July 11 USDA Rural Housing Preservation Grants – July 11 USDA Delta Health Care Services Grant Program – July 12 USDA Tribal Colleges Research Grants – July 13 SAMHSA Recovery Innovation Challenge – July 15 DHS Demonstration Project for Rural Emergency Medical Communication – July 18 IHS Addressing Dementia in Indian Country: Models of Care – July 18 SAMHSA State Opioid Response Grants – July 18 SAMHSA Partnerships for Innovative Community Crisis Response – July 25 Treasury Equitable Recovery/Community Development Financial Institutions Fund – July 26 HRSA Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center – July 27 CMS Minority Research Grant Program – July 28 HRSA Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Medication-Assisted Treatment Access – July 29 USDA Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant Program – July 31 USDA Water and Waste Disposal Revolving Loan Funds – July 31 Vulnerable Rural Hospital Assistance Program – July 31 Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program HRSA Primary Health Care Innovation Challenge – August 2 NIH Research – Alcohol and Other Substance Use – August 10 DOJ Supporting Vulnerable Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care – August 15 Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program – August 15 NIH Researching Social Connectedness for SUD Treatment – August 15 USDA Rural Placemaking Challenge – August 15 Comments Requested: CMS Home Health Policies and Payment Updates for 2023 – August 16 EPA Training/Technical Assistance for Rural Wastewater Treatment – August 22 Comments Requested: CMS ESRD Policies and Payment Updates for 2023 – August 27 Comments Requested: Rural Emergency Hospital Conditions of Medicare Participation – August 29 USDA Capacity Building for Historically Black 1890 Land-Grant Institutions – August 31 CMS New Model for Cancer Care in Medicare – September 30 NTIA Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure – September 30 HUD Supplemental Funding to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness – October 20 Ongoing Opportunities CFPB Rental Assistance Finder Extended Public Comment Period for FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program FCC Affordable Connectivity Program for Broadband Service FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance HRSA Payment Program for Buprenorphine-Trained Clinicians – Until Funds Run Out SAMHSA 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Volunteer and Job Opportunities VA Rapid Retraining Assistance Program – December 2022 or Until Funds Run Out ACF Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program AgriSafe Mental Health Training for Agricultural Producers & Families AgriSafe Nurse Scholar Program – March 2023 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 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Seed Grants for Climate Change and Health – Quarterly through August 2023 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 American Rescue Plan Funding for Indigenous Communities – September 2022 Department of Commerce: Economic Development Assistance Programs Department of Labor Dislocated Worker Grants DRA Technical Assistance for Delta Region Community Health Systems Development EPA Drinking Water State Revolving Fund FEMA/SAMHSA Post-Disaster Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program GPHC & RWJF: Rapid Cycle Research and Evaluation Grants for Cross-Sector Alignment HRSA Seeking Nominations for Migrant Health Advisory 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 Host Sites for National Environmental Public Health Internship NIH Project Talk Initiative Host Site Applications NIH Research: Intervening with Cancer Caregivers to Improve Patient Outcomes – September 8, 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 Practice-Based Research for Primary Care Suicide Prevention – February 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 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 Treasury Department Opportunity Zone Economic Development Program 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 Healthy Food Financing Initiative Technical Assistance USDA Multifamily Housing Loan Guarantees 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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