Welcome to the Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center, your dedicated resource for navigating the complexities of the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation.
The Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) is a new Medicare provider type created to address the growing concern over rural hospital closures. Our resources are designed to provide support with the REH process for hospitals, offices of public health, and hospital associations.
We are here to assist you. We understand the unique challenges faced by rural healthcare providers and are dedicated to helping you deliver exceptional, sustainable healthcare services to your communities. Let us know what you’re looking for:
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The REH Technical Assistance Center is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Grant #UR347053. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.
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