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Starting a Rural Health Clinic - A How-To Manual

This publication was funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration's Office of Rural Health Policy with the National Association of Rural Health Clinics under Contract Number 00-0245 (P).

This html version does not include some forms and tables that are available in the Acrobat and print versions.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Chapter One - Overview of the RHC Program

Chapter Two - Getting Started - Does Your Site Qualify?

Chapter Three - Feasibility Analysis - Is The RHC Program For You?

Chapter Four - How to File the RHC Application

Chapter Five - Preparing for the RHC Certification Inspection

Chapter Six - Completing the Cost Report

Chapter Seven - RHC Coding and Billing Issues

Appendix A - State Survey and Certification Agencies

Appendix B - State Offices of Rural Health

Appendix C - Criteria for Designation as a HPSA or MUA

Appendix D - Sample Policy and Procedures Manual

Appendix E - Other Resources

  


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