Agencies Look Back at 2020 Accomplishments
HHS and its agencies share their annual reports and 2020 year in reviews. Like everything in healthcare in 2020, COVID took center stage, but agencies did continue their missions and initiatives.
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HHS Awards over $35 million to Increase Access to High Quality Health Care in Rural Communities
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, awarded over $35 million to more than 50 rural organizations across 33 states as part of a sustained federal effort to increase access to high quality care in rural communities.
Over $4B Additional Relief Payments to Healthcare Providers Impacted by Pandemic
HHS, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, announced $3B in funding to hospitals serving vulnerable populations on thin margins and $1B to specialty rural hospitals, certain Medicare designated urban hospitals, and hospitals in small metropolitan areas.
HHS Awards $9M to Develop New Models to Improve Obstetrics Care in Rural Communities
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, awarded nearly $9 million to launch the Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies (RMOMS) program.
HIE Rundown 8-19-16
The job will not be complete until all health records are digital and interoperable. Recently making news in health information exchange is Carequality, Kno2 & HealtHIE Nevada, FCC Connect2Health Task Force, Surescripts, Translational Software, Inc. and NetDirector.
Deadline Approach for HRSA Grant Opportunities
3 Health Resources and Services Administration grants are still open for applications but deadlines are approaching next week. The grants focus on rural health assistance and programs.
HHS Awards $55.5 Million to Bolster America’s Health Care Workforce
More Than 270 Grants Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius  announced $55.5 million in funding awarded in FY 2013 to strengthen training for…
HRSA Holds Webinar on EHRs and Smoking Cessation
HRSA Webinar on Using an EHR and Quality Data for Smoking Cessation The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is an agency operating under Health…
How to Use EHRs to Create Patient Problem Lists
Patient Problem Lists for Meeting Meaningful Use The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is an agency operating under Health and Human Services (HHS) with…