RHC Regulation and Compliance Program
RHC Regulatory Compliance Cohort
Every August, the Oregon Office of Rural Health (ORH) invites leaders of Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) to participate in the Oregon RHC Compliance Cohort. This cohort brings together Oregon's RHC leaders for a comprehensive exploration of the RHC regulations outlined in 42 CFR 491 Subpart A, Conditions for Certification for Rural Health Clinics. The program runs from August to June and includes monthly one-hour virtual webinar training sessions led by subject-matter experts. This program incorporates group discussions, actionable tools and a dedicated session with a state surveyor, enabling leaders to gain practical insights and guidance. Each participant conducts an internal clinic survey to assess compliance adherence and implement a compliance improvement activity. One-on-one coaching sessions are provided by RHC experts, ensuring personalized support tailored to individual clinic needs. The sessions culminate in a final in-person meeting at a centrally located venue in Oregon in June. This cohort is designed to foster networking and collaboration among Oregon clinic leaders as they learn crucial aspects of RHC regulatory compliance.
Session 1: An Introduction to the Oregon RHC Cohort, Rondyann Gerst, ORH
Sept. 3, 2025 | Recording
Session 2: RHC Regulatory Compliance, Kate Hill, The Compliance Team
Sept. 17, 2025 | Recording
Session 3: How to Create an Internal Compliance Program, Tressa Sacrey, HAS
Oct. 29, 2025 | Recording
Session 4: The Importance of Improvement, Tressa Sacrey, HSA
Oct. 30, 2025 | Recording
Session 5: RHC Medicare Cost Report Preparation for Managers, Katie Jo Raebel, Wipfli
Nov. 12, 2025 | Recording
Session 6: RHC Coding for Managers, Patty Harper, InQuiseek
Nov. 19, 2025 | Recording
Session 7: Environmental Considerations, Tressa Sacrey, HSA
Dec. 10, 2025 | Recording
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Session 8: RHC Administrative Tasks, Tressa Sacrey, HSA
Jan. 7, 2026
Session 9: Before, During, and After the Survey: A discussion with the state surveyor, Janis McDowell
Feb. 2, 2026
Session 10: RHC Procedures, Lab Requirements, and the Emergency Kit, Patty Harper, InQuiseek
Feb. 4, 2026
Session 11: Biennial Program Evaluation, Patty Harper, inQuiseek
March 4, 2026
Session 11: Biennial Program Evaluation, Patty Harper, inQuiseek
March 4, 2026
Session 12: Emergency Preparedness: Rules and Regulations, Patty Harper, InQuiseek
April 8, 2026
Session 13: Manager’s Survival Guide: Putting It All Together,” Tressa Sacrey, HSA
May 6, 2026
In-person Session 14: RHC Compliance Cohort Wrap-Up and Reflections: End-of-year in-person networking meeting
June 9, 2026