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Rural Health Clinics

Definition:

A permanent or mobile clinic which is located in a rural area which provides diagnostic and therapeutic services and supplies that are commonly furnished in a physician's office or at the entry point into the health care delivery system. The clinic chooses to participate in the federal reimbursement program. 
      
   

THIS IS A FEDERALLY REGULATED FACILITY NOT REQUIRING A STATE PROGRAM LICENSE.
   
To obtain more information about certification and general information on Rural Health Clinics, visit the CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services) website: 
   
CMS Rural Health Clinic Guidance
     
    

Rules:

Certification of Certain Health Facilities, CFR Title 42, Chapter IV, Part 491