| Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage May 18, 2023 What's New Funding Now Available for the Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies Program. On Tuesday, HRSA announced that the Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies Program (RMOMS) is accepting applications through Friday, July 7. Approximately $2 million is available to fund up to two health networks to preserve access to and continuity of maternal and obstetrics care in rural communities. For more information about the RMOMS program and current awardees, visit the RMOMS webpage. Stigma and Opioid Use Disorder. More than 450 clinicians and counselors in rural New England were surveyed about stigma as a barrier to treating patients for opioid used disorder (OUD) as well as practitioners' beliefs about medications for OUD. Over half (55 percent) ranked stigma as the highest barrier among other factors such as time and staffing, medication diversion, and organizational/clinic barriers. Many clinicians (60 percent) and counselors (51 percent) disagreed that medications for opioid use disorder "replace addiction to one kind of drug with another." But among clinicians with the ability to prescribe, there was significant difference in this belief depending on whether they were currently treating with medications for OUD (MOUD). More than 80 percent of those currently treating with MOUD believed it is not an addiction replacement; among those not currently treating with OUD, fewer than half felt that way. The study was conducted by the FORHP-supported Center on Rural Addiction at the University of Vermont. Register for Rural Suicide Prevention Workshops – May 23, and July 25. This comprehensive training for service providers in rural communities includes special focus on youth, substance use, and Indigenous communities. The interactive workshop features video demonstrations, active discussion groups, and access to the latest research on best practices. Attendees will get free, ongoing support – including online discussion forums and monthly Q&A video calls – for one year after the workshop. This opportunity is provided by the FORHP-supported University of Rochester Recovery Center of Excellence. An Important Notice for HRSA Grantees. On May 26, HRSA will follow a federal upgrade to security measures for online systems requiring a login for external users. The new multi-factor login procedure will affect those who access HRSA's Electronic Handbook (EHB) system, including grantees, grant applicants, service providers, and consultants. To avoid issues with upcoming application and reporting deadlines, it is important to set up the new login procedure ahead of the change on May 26. Ongoing: Updates to Requirements for Buprenorphine Prescribing. As announced by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in January 2023, clinicians no longer need a federal waiver to prescribe buprenorphine for treatment of opioid use disorder. Clinicians will still be required to register with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to prescribe controlled medications. Beginning on June 27, the DEA registration will require applicants – both new and renewing – to affirm they have completed a new, one-time, eight-hour training. Exceptions for the new training requirement are practitioners who are board certified in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry, and those who graduated from a medical, dental, physician assistant, or advanced practice nursing school in the U.S. within five years of June 27, 2023. Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) still have the opportunity to apply for a $3,000 payment on behalf of each provider who trained between January 1, 2019 and January 25, 2023 (when Congress eliminated the waiver requirement). Approximately $900,000 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. COVID-19 Resources **New: FDA Simplifies COVID-19 Vaccination. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in April that monovalent vaccines are no longer authorized for use. Bivalent vaccines – those that combine the original and Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 strains – will now be used for all COVID-19 vaccinations of eligible people aged 6 months or older. Most individuals, depending on age, previously vaccinated with a monovalent vaccine who have not yet received a dose of a bivalent vaccine may receive a single dose of a bivalent vaccine. Most unvaccinated individuals may receive a single dose of a bivalent vaccine. While reports have shown that rural adults were least likely to vaccinate against COVID-19, a recent study examining perceptions in one rural community found that, among vaccine-willing and vaccine-hesitant participants, almost all had greater trust in local authorities and sources of information. Updates to Coverage for COVID-19 Tests. The ending of the PHE on May 11, 2023 may impact an individual's coverage of COVID-19 tests. To help providers and the public understand these changes, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has developed a new Consumer Fact Sheet on COVID-19 tests in both English and Spanish. If you have any type of health insurance, you can get up to eight over-the-counter tests per month with no out-of-pocket costs through May 11, 2023. After that date, laboratory tests for COVID-19 ordered by providers will still be covered with no out-of-pocket costs for people with Medicare. Over-the-counter tests will still be available, but there may be out-of-pocket costs. Rural Health Clinics can continue to access free testing supplies directly from HRSA. (See more information below.) Rural Health Clinic COVID-19 Distribution Programs - Vaccines, Testing Supplies, Therapeutics. As a reminder, CMS-certified Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) can receive COVID-19 vaccines, testing supplies, and COVID-19 antivirals directly from HRSA. Please reference the linked websites for additional information and enrollment instructions. Technical assistance resources for these programs are available through the National Association of Rural Health Clinics. Note: The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 bivalent vaccine for people 12 years of age and older is available to order through RHC Vaccine Distribution Program in both single and multi-dose vials. The single-dose option responds to widespread requests to allow greater flexibility for RHCs that may not have the demand or capacity to store multi-dose vials. Contact RHCVaxDistribution@hrsa.gov for more information. 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. Funding and Opportunities U.S. Conference of Mayors Infrastructure Grant Application Bootcamp – May 31. Co-sponsored by the national nonprofit Local Infrastructure Hub, the virtual bootcamp is designed for mayors and municipal staff from small and mid-sized cities, towns, and villages. At no cost, bootcamps will last 3-4 months each and require monthly participation. Topics through summer of 2023 include: Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program and Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program; Drinking Water State Revolving Fund; broadband opportunities; Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant Program; and the Bridge Investment Program. SAMHSA Behavioral Health Equity Challenge: Outreach/Engagement for Racial/Ethnic Communities – June 8. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is offering a challenge to identify and highlight community-based organization (CBO) outreach and engagement strategies that increase access to behavioral health services for racial and ethnic underserved communities. USDA Revolving Funds for Financing Water and Wastewater Projects – June 10. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides grants to help nonprofit organizations establish revolving loan funds that will finance water and wastewater projects in rural communities. National Center American Indian Health Professions Pre-Admission Workshops – June 12. The national, nonprofit education organization offers pre-admissions workshops to help American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) students navigate medical or other professional school application process, strengthen their applications, and expand their professional networks. The overall goal of the program is to promote health by increasing the number of AI/AN health care employees. Alaska Community Foundation Suicide Prevention Grant – June 14. The state-based nonprofit provides funding for projects and organizations with the goal of reducing the rates of suicide in Alaska and promoting mental wellness through strengthened community and personal connections. Preference will be given to projects that are located in rural Alaska or programs that reach rural communities in Alaska. HRSA Faculty Loan Repayment Program – June 29. With up to $40,000 in loan repayment, the Faculty Loan Repayment Program supports the recruitment and retention of health professions faculty from disadvantaged backgrounds. As a faculty member, you train the next generation of providers and reduce your financial burden while doing so. 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. Factors Associated With Lengths-of-Stay for Inpatients With Substance Use Disorder. The NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis finds that lengths-of-stay for rural inpatients in areas with no access to buprenorphine-waivered physicians was more than nine times higher than for urban patients. Distribution of Direct Care Workforce COVID-19 Funding Between Rural and Urban Counties in Minnesota and Illinois. Researchers from the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center examine the differences in the distribution of federal funding between rural and urban counties in Minnesota and Illinois. Policy Updates Send questions to ruralpolicy@hrsa.gov. No policy updates this week. Learning Events and Technical Assistance HRSA's Maternal Health Webinar Series – Thursday, May 18 at 12:00 pm ET. HRSA's Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (HRSA IEA) invites you to a webinar highlighting Maternal Mental Health Month. Part of IEA Region 5 and 7's Maternal Health Webinar Series, this hour-long session will feature updates to HRSA's National Maternal Mental Health Hotline. The crisis call center provides 24/7, free, confidential emotional support, resources, and referrals before, during, and after pregnancy. For more information about the webinar, contact Curtizia Alexander at calexander@hrsa.gov. Exploring Perinatal Prescription Opioid Use in Rural Settings – Thursday, May 18 at 12:00 pm ET. The American Society for Pain Management Nursing and the Providers Clinical Support System discuss insights from patients' shared experiences. RHC Billing 101 – Monday, May 22 at 2:00 pm ET. During this free webinar, the National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC) will discuss the basics of Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Medicare billing and provide time for Q&A. This webinar will be applicable to both independent and provider-based RHCs, covering the core nuances of RHC billing, including a review of common scenarios and Medicare telehealth billing rules currently in effect. Advance registration is required. Telehealth Everywhere! 2023 Conference – May 23-24. Hosted by the HRSA-supported Great Plains and Heartland Telehealth Resource Centers, this conference provides the opportunity to hear and learn from national speakers as well as regional telehealth peers. 2023 Virtual Biennial Workforce Summit – May 23-24 at 12-5pm ET. The Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU) STAR2 Center, the Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) will be hosting a free virtual workforce summit on May 23rd and May 24th, 2023, from 12-5pm ET on each day. Attendees will learn about promising practices that health centers and their partners may apply to overcome and meet local and regional workforce challenges. Register for Rural Suicide Prevention Workshops – May 23 and July 25. This comprehensive training for service providers in rural communities includes special focus on youth, substance use, and Indigenous communities. The interactive workshop features video demonstrations, active discussion groups, and access to the latest research on best practices. Attendees will get free, ongoing support – including online discussion forums and monthly Q&A video calls – for one year after the workshop. This opportunity is provided by the University of Rochester Recovery Center of Excellence (COE), one of three COEs in FORHP's rural opioid programming. Resources of the Week Suicide Prevention Resource Center - Best Practices Registry. A listing of resources with demonstrated effectiveness organized by population served, approaches, and location – including urban vs. rural. Purposefully Investing in the Tribal Home Visiting Workforce. This report from the Administration for Children and Families examines the Tribal Home Visiting workforce and the various programs that impact the well-being of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. Includes stories from home visitor staff regarding their work with AI/AN populations, culturally sensitive programming, recruitment and retention strategies, and management of appropriate compensation and training opportunities for the home visiting workforce. Approaching Deadlines HRSA Delta Health Systems Implementation Program – May 18 ACF Child Care Dissertation Grants – May 19 VA Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grants – May 19 ACL Funding One Rehabilitation Research Center for Minority Entities – May 22 SAMHSA Community Behavioral Health Clinics - Improvement and Advancement Grants – May 22 SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics - Planning, Development, and Implementation Grants – May 22 SAMHSA Promoting the Integration of Primary and Behavioral Health Care – May 22 SAMHSA SUD Treatment for Racial/Ethnic Minorities at High Risk for HIV/AIDS – May 22 SAMHSA Cooperative Agreement for the Hispanic/Latino Behavioral Health Center of Excellence – May 23 HRSA Health Careers Opportunity Program – May 24 HRSA Integrated Maternal Health Services – May 24 AHRQ Safety Program for Telemedicine – May 25 SAMHSA American Indian and Alaska Native Behavioral Health Center of Excellence – May 26 USDA Healthy Meals Incentives Grants for Small/Rural School Food Authorities – May 26 Comments Requested: CMS Proposed Hospice Payment Rate Update for FY 2024 – May 30 ACF Tribal Maternal/ Childhood Home Visiting Program: Implementation and Expansion Grants – May 31 The American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarships – May 31 U.S. Conference of Mayors Infrastructure Grant Application Bootcamp – May 31 DOJ Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Program – June 1 Comments Requested on Proposed Medicare Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Payment Rates – June 2 HRSA Screening and Treatment for Maternal Mental Health and SUD – June 2 HRSA State Maternal Health Innovation Program – June 2 Comments Requested: Two Proposed Rules to Improve Access to Care in Medicaid and CHIP – July 3 Comments Requested on Proposed Medicare Inpatient Psychiatric Payment Rates – June 5 Comments Requested: CMS Releases Proposed Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System for FY 2024 – June 5 SAMHSA Partnerships for Success for Communities, Local Governments, University, Colleges, and Tribes/Tribal Organizations – June 5 SAMHSA Partnerships for Success for States – June 5 USDA Rural Housing Preservation Grants – June 5 CDC Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services in Indian Country – June 6 Indian Health Service Produce Prescription Pilot Program – June 8 SAMHSA Behavioral Health Equity Challenge: Outreach/Engagement for Racial/Ethnic Communities – June 8 Comments Requested on Proposed Medicare Hospital Payment and REH Updates – June 9 USDA Revolving Funds for Financing Water and Wastewater Projects – June 10 CDC Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences through Data to Action – June 12 U.S. Dept of Education Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions Program – June 12 HRSA Maternal Health Research Collaborative for Minority-Serving Institutions – June 12 HRSA Maternal Health Research Collaborative for Minority-Serving Institutions - Coordinating Center – June 12 National Center American Indian Health Professions Pre-Admission Workshops – June 12 DOL Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) for Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions – June 13 Alaska Community Foundation Suicide Prevention Grant – June 14 AHRQ Small Research Projects to Advance the Science of Primary Care – June 16 IHS Tribal Self-Governance Program Planning – June 20 USDA Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant – June 20 USDA Rural Utilities Service Community Connect Grant Program – June 20 HRSA New Sites for the National Health Service Corps – June 22 CDC Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers – June 23 DOT Tribal Transit Program – June 26 SAMHSA Addressing Dementia in Indian Country: Models of Care – June 27 HRSA Faculty Loan Repayment Program – June 29 ACF Demonstration Grants to Strengthen the Response to Victims of Human Trafficking in Native Communities Program – June 30 HRSA Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies Program – July 7 Berkley Rural Public Health Master's Program – August 13 UMMC Caregiver University for Alzheimer's Support – Quarterly deadlines October 10 Ongoing Opportunities HRSA Needs Rural Reviewers for Grant Applications CFPB Rental Assistance Finder Economic Development Administration Public Works/Economic Assistance Program (CARES Act Funding) 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 USDA Emergency Rural Health Care Grants (Track One only) – September 2023 or until funds run out ACF Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program ACF Rural Community Development Program for Rural Water Systems AgriSafe Mental Health Training for Agricultural Producers & Families AHRQ Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Grants – October 2023 American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) Foundation - Accreditation Grants American Heart Association Rural Health Care Outcomes Accelerator American Indian Public Health Resource Center Technical Assistance Appalachian Regional Commission J-1 Visa Waivers for Doctors 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 Delta Regional Authority Community Infrastructure Fund Delta Doctors J-1 Visa Waiver 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 Distressed Cities and Persistent Poverty Technical Assistance Program 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 Native Americans into Medicine Host Sites for National Environmental Public Health Internship NIH Addressing the Impact of Structural Racism and Discrimination – Various dates until October 2025 NIH Project Talk Initiative Host Site Applications NIH Research to Improve Native American Health – Various dates until September 2023 NIH Researching Mental Health Practices in Low-Resource Settings – September 2024 NIH Researching Social, Behavioral, and Economic Impact of COVID-19 in Underserved/Vulnerable Populations – 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 NIH Researching Barriers to Care for HIV-Associated Comorbidities – May 2025 NIH Research to Address Vaccine Hesitancy in Health Disparity Populations – June 2026 Nominations for Federal Advisory Commission on HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Oweesta Native CDFI Loan Funds and Technical Assistance Primary Care Development Corporation Community Investment Loans Rural Community Assistance Corporation Community Facility Loans for Western States and Pacific Islands Rural Community Assistance Corporation Environmental Infrastructure Loans for Western States 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 United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc Tribal Health Program Support 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 and Loan Guarantees USDA Funding for Rural Water and Waste Disposal Projects USDA Water and Waste Disposal Grants to Alleviate Health Risks on Tribal Lands and Colonias USDOT Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (R.O.U.T.E.S) Veterans Affairs Health Professional Scholarship Program WWAMI Area Health Education Center Scholars Program | 
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