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Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Program

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The Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Program seeks to fund an entity that will provide specialized support and guidance to Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) across the country. The program focuses on addressing critical policy, regulatory, programmatic, and clinical challenges experienced by RHCs. It aims to serve as a resource hub to disseminate information, tools, and strategies that can assist rural clinics in overcoming obstacles and improving healthcare delivery. The program is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services. It invites applicants to help identify key issues affecting rural healthcare and to inform relevant stakeholders about developments that could impact care quality. The selected organization will play a pivotal role in strengthening rural health infrastructure by offering targeted technical assistance and sharing innovative solutions to enhance service delivery in medically underserved areas. For additional information, interested parties may contact Lindsey Nienstedt.

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Fund technical support for Rural Health Clinics to improve healthcare quality and overcome challenges.

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Department Of Health And Human Services → Health Resources And Services Administration

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923120 - Administration of Public Health Programs View NAICS

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Health Resources And Services Administration
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This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Program. The Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance (RHC TA) Program funds an entity to provide technical assistance (TA) to Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) through targeted support, specialized expertise, and guidance. The purpose of this program is to:

  • Identify key policy, regulatory, programmatic, and clinical issues facing RHCs.
  • Inform RHCs and other rural stakeholders about key RHC issues that affect, or could affect, health care delivery and improve care. 
  • Identify and disseminate information on tools, resources, and strategies as possible solutions to challenges faced by RHCs. 

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