HRSA seeking applicants for rural hospital financial assistance program
The Health Resources and Services Administration is seeking applicants for its Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance to rural hospitals facing structural payment disadvantages to help maintain essential healthcare services and prevent closures. Eligible hospitals must have no more than 50 acute care inpatient beds and an established Medicare wage index value below 0.90. The deadline for applying is July 27. The AHA hosted a webinar for eligible hospitals May 13 to review the application process.
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