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Rural Health and Primary Care


The mission of the Idaho State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care is to promote access to quality health care for people in Idaho.

 

State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
450 W. State St. – 4th Floor
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0036
Phone: 208-334-0669
Fax: 208-332-7262
E-mail: ruralhealth@dhw.idaho.gov

Programs and Services
Provides funding to small rural hospitals to help pay for costs related to implementation of PPS, comply with provisions of HIPAA, and reduce medical errors and support quality improvement.
Rural Health Clinics (RHC) are located in areas designated by the Bureau of the Census as rural AND by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services or the state as medically underserved.
Allows states to strengthen rural health care through a holistic approach.
Improves access to primary health and dental care in qualifying rural Idaho communities.
Primary Care Office
Not-for-profit, federally funded providers of health care.
Collecting data and submitting federal applications to support HPSA designations.
Collecting data and submitting federal applications to support the MUA/P designations.
The Primary Care Office offers technical assistance and access to resources through partnerships to support recruitment and retention efforts for health professionals.
Free Medical Clinics may register with the State of Idaho through the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Announcements
Flex Planning and Annual Reports Now Available

 
Rural Healthcare Exchange Program Applications Available

 
The Idaho Swing Bed Toolkit for Critical Access Hospitals is now available online!

 
Grant Opportunities

 
Grant Guidance for Idaho CHC Grant Program

Now Available - Deadline: August 1, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time

 
  
Events
4th Annual Rural Health Clinic Workshop

Ameritel Inn - Boise Spectrum, Boise
October 23, 2008

 
  

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