A Rural Health Clinic is a clinic certified to receive special Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. The purpose of the RHC program is improving access to primary care in underserved rural areas. RHCs are required to use a team approach of physicians and midlevel practitioners (nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified nurse midwives) to provide services. RHCs may also provide mental health services.

• Starting a Rural Health Clinic - A How to Manual (PDF)
• Code of Federal Regulation, Title 42, Part 491, Certification of Certain Health Facilities
• Licensing and Compliance

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