As required by Section 673(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 9902(2)), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) updates the poverty guidelines at least annually and by law these updates are applied to … Read More
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CMS Framework for Advancing Health Care in Rural, Tribal, and Geographically Isolated Communities
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) serves the public as a trusted partner and steward, dedicated to advancing health equity, expanding coverage, and improving health outcomes across all its programs to promote high-quality, equitable care, including for rural, … Read More
Advancing Health Care in Rural, Tribal, and Geographically Isolated Communities
Addressing Health Equity for Rural, Tribal, and Geographically Isolated Communities The term “rural, Tribal, and geographically isolated” (RTGI) encompasses a diverse range of communities, including non-micropolitan areas, frontier regions, Tribal lands, islands, and US territories. These areas often face unique … Read More