August 11, 2022 What's New FY2022 Award for the Rural Public Health Workforce Training Network Technical Assistance Program. The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy has awarded over $1 million to the Georgia Health Policy Center in a three-year cooperative agreement intended to provide nationwide technical assistance (TA) to rural health care networks responding to COVID-19, pandemic-related workforce shortages. The TA will help rural health care networks expand the public health workforce capacity by supporting job development, training, and placement in rural communities. The TA will also strengthen the ability for networks to develop formal training and certification programs in the four workforce training tracks: Community health support, health IT and/or telehealth technical support, community para-medicine, and case management staff and/or respiratory therapists. The TA will be provided to 31 grantees of the Rural Public Health Workforce Training Network Program. AmeriCorps Grants Will Focus on Evidence-Based Interventions. Nonprofit organizations, tribes, and local governments are eligible for the next round of grants from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for community service and volunteerism. The funding for 2023 will prioritize evidence-based interventions proven to work in communities with concentrated poverty and/or historically underrepresented and underserved individuals. The programs present a unique opportunity for organizations who work in rural to help support public and community health and create potential career pathways while also addressing longstanding workforce capacity challenges. The deadline to apply for federal grants is January 4, 2023. Single-state applicant deadlines to State Commissions may be significantly earlier. Correction: FORHP Awards Announced Earlier This Week. On Monday, we announced awards of nearly $60 million to improve access to care in rural communities. The announcement included a link to the Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program, but the $2.9 million award actually went to the Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program. Monkeypox Declared a Public Health Emergency. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services made the declaration last week to focus federal resources on a growing public health threat. As of Wednesday, August 10, there were 9,492 confirmed cases in the United States. On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated clinical characteristics of monkeypox cases and will give ongoing guidance through Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity. Rural Advisory Committee Publishes Policy Recommendations to HHS Secretary. The National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services recently published a policy brief on behavioral health and primary care integration in rural health facilities. Using the experiences of providers in rural counties of Arizona, the Committee made ten recommendations to the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary. The brief centers on reducing rates of mental illness and suicide in rural communities by making policy recommendations related to access, workforce recruitment and retention, broadband, and reimbursement. To learn more about the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services, please visit HRSA.gov. 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 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 Age 5. In June, 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 and 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 ACF Economic Development Focus on Energy Communities – August 29. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will invest $3.2 million for four awards going to communities affected by declines in the fossil fuel industry. Eligible applicants are private, nonprofit Community Development Corporations focused on housing and development in low-income communities. NRHA Rural Health Fellows Program – September 15. The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) will select 10-15 participants for a year-long, intensive fellowship program designed to develop rural health leaders. Applicants must be members of the NRHA and willing to attend three in-person training sessions and monthly conference calls. There is no fee, but participants must have a sponsor responsible for all travel and lodging costs. PCORI Stakeholder Convening Support – Letters of Intent, September 29. The Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) provides funding that allows communities to convene patients, researchers, clinicians, purchasers, payers, and other stakeholder for research projects. Convening should have a central focus or them that unifies stakeholders, such as geography, health condition, or population. Proposals that focus on maternal morbidity/mortality and intellectual/developmental disabilities are encouraged for this funding cycle. A separate PCORI program provides funding and technical assistance to support Capacity Building for Small Organizations. Letters of intent, required for both programs, are due September 29. Learn more about PCORI rural projects. DOJ Reaching Rural: Advancing Collaborative Solutions for SUD – September 30. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will provide one year of training and technical assistance to address substance use disorder in rural areas. The program will select up to 10 cross sector teams, each consisting of at least four people from four different sectors: local or tribal government, justice or public safety, public health, and behavioral health. Policy Updates Send questions to ruralpolicy@hrsa.gov. CORRECTION: The final Medicare Inpatient Hospital Payment Rules for fiscal year 2023 will be effective October 1, 2022. This rule, published on August 1, 2022, establishes Medicare fee-for-service payment rates and policies for inpatient hospitals and long-term care hospitals. New policies include increased flexibilities for rural hospitals to participate in residency training through rural track programs and steps to advance health equity and maternal health outcomes. Learning Events and Technical Assistance Disaster Available Supplies in Hospitals (DASH) – Monday, August 15 at 11:30 am ET. DASH is an online, interactive tool for hospital emergency planners and supply chain staff to estimate supplies that may be needed during various emergencies. The office for emergency preparedness and response at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services will introduce stakeholders to the DASH tool in this hour-long webinar. HRSA on Minority Donor Awareness Month – Wednesday, August 17 at 12:00 pm ET. HRSA's Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs dispels myths and misconceptions regarding organ donation in Hispanic communities. Please note, this webinar is being offered entirely in Spanish with live English translations. AgriSafe: Health and Safety Learning Opportunities for Agricultural Communities – Wednesday, August 17 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. NRTRC 2022 Telehealth Conference – September 26-28. The Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center (NRTRC) invites participants to its annual conference virtually or in person Salt Lake City, Utah. The agenda includes opportunities to network and learn about innovative telehealth models, policy, and what's to come. Apply by August 15 for a limited number of scholarships available for employees at Indian Health Services facilities, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, or Critical Access Hospitals. Resource of the Week Financial Stability Workbook. The Georgia Health Policy Center includes consideration for and examples of rural health systems that have collaborated to develop sustainable financing. Approaching Deadlines DRA Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy - August 12 CDC Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure – August 15 DOJ Supporting Vulnerable Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care – August 15 Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program – August 15 National Telehealth Research Symposium Call for Abstracts – 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 ARC Training for Nonprofits in Appalachia – August 19 HRSA Registered Nurse Training Program – August 19 NACCHO Mentorship Program for Health Equity and Overdose Prevention – August 19 HRSA Nurse Education - Clinical Faculty and Preceptor Academies Program – August 22 Comments Requested: CMS ESRD Policies and Payment Updates for 2023 – August 22 EPA Training/Technical Assistance for Rural Wastewater Treatment – August 22 HUD Veterans Housing Rehabilitation/Modification Pilot Program – August 24 Natl Center for American Indian Health Professions Pre-Admissions Workshops - August 24 ACF Economic Development Focus on Energy Communities – August 29 Comments Requested: Rural Emergency Hospital Conditions of Medicare Participation – August 29 Request for Information on How to Improve Medicare Advantage – August 31 USDA Capacity Building for Historically Black 1890 Land-Grant Institutions – August 31 Comments Requested: Medicare Updates Physician Payment and Other Policies for 2023 – September 6 Department of Education Full Service Community Schools Program – September 12 Comments Requested: CY2023 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Proposed Rule – September 13 NRHA Rural Health Fellows Program – September 15 Comments Requested: Proposed Rule on Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities – September 26 Department of Education Promise Neighborhoods Program – September 27 PCORI Stakeholder Convening Support – Letters of Intent, September 29 PCORI Capacity Building for Small Organizations – Letters of Intent, September 29 CMS New Model for Cancer Care in Medicare – September 30 DOJ Reaching Rural: Advancing Collaborative Solutions for SUD – September 30 NTIA Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure – September 30 Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project – September 30 USDA Small Business Innovation Research, Phase 1 – October 6 HRSA Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program – October 12 DOT Reconnecting Communities Pilot Discretionary Grant Program – October 13 HUD Supplemental Funding to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness – October 20 HRSA Geriatrics Academic Career Award Program – November 3 AmeriCorps State and National Grants – January 4 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 – October 2023 AHRQ Research to Improve Patient Transitions through HIT – December 2022 American Heart Association Rural Health Care Outcomes Accelerator 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: 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 EPA Water Infrastructure and Innovation Program 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 w/ Cancer Caregivers to Improve 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 Research to Improve Native American Health – Various Dates Until September 2023 NIH Practice-Based Research for Primary Care Suicide Prevention – February 2023 NIH Researching Mental Health Practices in Low-Resource Settings – September 2024 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 Community Assistance Corporation Community Facility Loans for Western States and Pacific Islands Rural Graduate Medical Education Planning and Development RWJF Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health RWJF Pioneering Ideas Brief Proposals SAMHSA Training to Provide Medication Assisted Treatment 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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