Health Services Associates

12/23/2025

In observance of Christmas, HSA will be closed Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th.

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe, joyful holiday season!

11/20/2025

Happy National Rural Health Day from HSA!

Today, November 20th, we recognize National Rural Health Day and the incredible work happening in Rural Health Clinics across the country.

To everyone serving in rural healthcare, your commitment makes a real difference in the communities that depend on you. Your work is often behind the scenes, always essential, and deeply appreciated.

We are grateful for the dedication and heart you bring to rural healthcare every day. Thank you for the care you provide, the challenges you navigate, and the lives you impact throughout rural America!

10/16/2025

Dear RHC Community,

We need your help!

As many of you know, Congress failed to extend Medicare medical telehealth coverage by September 30, so these flexibilities have lapsed. While our top priority is to reinstate these critical flexibilities, we are simultaneously urging Congress to fix the policy and address the outdated RHC “Special Payment Rule.” As a reminder, this rule limits telehealth reimbursement for RHCs at a flat rate of approximately $94 per visit, requiring the billing of just one code (G2025) for the 280+ telehealth services covered by Medicare. This low reimbursement rate and coding obstacle significantly disadvantages telehealth usage in RHCs.

Excitingly, the CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 (H.R.4206 & S.1261) is gaining momentum on Capitol Hill. This bill would permanently allow RHCs to provide telehealth services without geographic restrictions, allowing patients to receive these services from their homes. It also includes the much-needed fix to the RHC telehealth billing and coding issue.

The House Member leading this bill, Representative Mike Thompson (CA-04), recently circulated a “Dear Colleague” letter encouraging Members to co-sponsor the legislation. As of today, 64 House Members and 65 Senators have signed on in support.

To continue growing support for this bill, we need you to contact your Members of Congress.

Please take action today by urging your Members of Congress to co-sponsor the CONNECT for Health Act and advocate for its inclusion in the next government funding deal by clicking here.

Thank you in advance for your advocacy!

With any questions, please contact Mo at Mo.Sullivan@narhc.org.

Sincerely,

National Association of Rural Health Clinics

09/25/2025

We’re proud of Julie for sharing her expertise and supporting rural health clinics nationwide. What an impact she’s making at NRHA’s RHC Conference!

It’s a full house at NRHA’s RHC Conference to hear Julie Quinn of Health Services Associates discuss the latest on Medicare cost reporting, rate calculations, and strategic financial practices.

08/28/2025

08/05/2025

~Attention Texas Medicaid Providers ~

It is critical to know when your revalidation with TMHP is due. Let us take care of this and all your credentialing needs - contact us today!

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is requiring assistance from MCOs to enhance provider outreach efforts for Medicaid providers who are experiencing challenges complying with Medicaid provider enrollment revalidation requirements and timelines. Providers who are due for revalidation receive email reminders and automated alerts from TMHP to inform them of their revalidation due date and provide instructions for revalidating. TMHP also conducts targeted outreach to providers through automated and human phone calls. Despite these efforts, many providers are not taking timely action to revalidate their Medicaid enrollment. HHSC is requiring MCO to conduct additional outreach to their providers that are coming up on their revalidation date.


Any provider who wishes to participate in Texas Medicaid must enroll through the TMHP PEMS system and must revalidate their enrollment periodically. If you don’t complete your revalidation timely, you will not be able to serve Medicaid patients.

Ensure you have a verified email within the Provider Information tab of your enrollment record to be notified of important information;

Check your revalidation dates, either through the PEMS dashboard or the Provider Information tab;

A provider’s revalidation due date is the due date for completing the entire process and getting approved by TMHP. A provider’s revalidation is not complete until their revalidation request is in “closed-enrolled” status. Submitting the revalidation request is the first step of the process.

Submit the revalidation as soon as this window opens (180 days before the revalidation date);

Utilize resources to help complete the revalidation process:
Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS) | TMHP TMHP's Instructional webpage https://www.tmhp.com/topics/provider-enrollment/pems/start-applicationwill guide you through the process of revalidating as a provider using TMHP's Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS) tool.
The Benefits of PEMS - YouTube TMHP’s YouTube channel for PEMS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddvayyDWblM&list=PLIe60BLvrbETbsHtKqwWrcvMmJ_6MH9n- contains entire walk-through demonstrations for revalidation request for groups, facilities, individuals and performing providers

Providers can refer to TMHP's Provider Enrollment Help webpage Provider Enrollment Help | TMHP https://www.tmhp.com/topics/provider-enrollment/provider-enrollment-help or TMHP's PEMS Instructional Site webpage
Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS) | TMHP
https://www.tmhp.com/topics/provider-enrollment/pems/start-application for revalidation or reenrollment support.

05/13/2025

Trump’s First 100 Days and What’s to Come – Policy Updates for RHCs

Health policy has been a much discussed topic since the Trump Administration’s second term and the 119th Congress began just a few months ago!

Currently, Members of Congress are debating reforms to the Medicaid program, President Trump recently released initial details of his FY26 budget proposal, and the Department of Health and Human Services is undergoing significant restructuring while making efforts to reduce regulatory burdens on providers.

How do all of these moving pieces impact Rural Health Clinics? Register here and let’s discuss!
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1017467398456/WN_3IXNO6l5TI6aQ9C2TBqULg #/registration

We hope you’ll join the NARHC D.C. team for an upcoming webinar on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 2 PM ET where we will review the status of various policies and efforts and what’s to come.

Education and advocacy on behalf of the RHC program is more critical than ever, and we hope you’ll join us to learn about NARHC’s legislative and regulatory efforts and about how you can be involved!

This webinar will offer time for Q&A.

NARHC will be providing this webinar free of charge to NARHC members. Register Now!

Title: Trump’s First 100 Days and What’s to Come – Policy Updates for RHCs

Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 3 PM – 4:30 PM ET

Speakers:

Nathan Baugh, NARHC Executive Director
Sarah Hohman, NARHC Director of Government Affairs
Mo Sullivan, NARHC Government Affairs Associate
When the webinar begins you will be connected to audio using your computer’s speakers.

If you have issues registering and are using Internet Explorer, try using another browser. If you continue to have issues, please contact us and we will assist you, 866.306.1961.

If you have any questions about registering, please email us at asst@narhc.org.

Sincerely,

National Association of Rural Health Clinics

05/13/2025

Join NARHC DC Staff for Virtual Office Hours This Wednesday, May 14th!

Dear RHC Community,

As a reminder, NARHC hosts Office Hours on select Wednesdays at 1:00 PM ET to answer any of your RHC-related questions!

Office Hours is an audience-driven meeting where RHC community members can ask questions, share information with peers, and hear the latest updates from NARHC’s DC team. Question topics range from RHC policy to RHC certification-- all RHC-related questions are welcomed!

For an updated list of upcoming Office Hours dates, please click here https://www.narhc.org/News/29373/Join-NARHC-DC-Staff-for-Virtual-Office-Hours
Please see the Zoom meeting details below!

Zoom Webinar Information:
https://us06web.zoom.us/s/81747173194

Audio Conference Details:
Attendees without computer access or computer audio can use the dial-in information below:
• Dial-in Toll-Free #: +1 301-715-8592 PIN: 817 4717 3194 #
• Meeting ID: 817 4717 319

As always, don’t hesitate to contact us if you need assistance outside of this time.

We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

National Association of Rural Health Clinics

04/30/2025

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04/30/2025

Congratulations to Jaycie Bontrager with Beacon Health System, the winner of our gift at the Michigan Center for Rural Health Spring Conference!