KPCA partners with the National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC) to advance advocacy efforts that strengthen rural healthcare across Kentucky. Together, we work to improve access, support policy improvements, and raise awareness of the unique challenges facing Rural Health Clinics.

Key NARHC Policy Priorities

  1. Rural Health Clinic Burden Reduction ActModernizes supervision requirements, expands staffing flexibility, improves access to lab services, and updates location eligibility rules.
  2. Telehealth Payment ParitySupports permanent Medicare telehealth coverage and equal reimbursement for RHCs.
  3. Good Faith EstimateAdvocates for compliance approaches that improve transparency without adding administrative burden.
  4. Medicare Advantage ReimbursementAddresses disparities in RHC payment compared to traditional Medicare.
  5. Value-Based Care for RHCsSupports development of a quality program designed specifically for RHCs.
  6. Rural Health LegislationMonitors and supports bipartisan rural health bills including workforce, access, and innovation initiatives.