Rural health clinics may apply for certification to participate in the Medicare/Medicaid programs. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) contracts with LARA to evaluate compliance with the federal regulations by conducting certification surveys and complaint investigations.
http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-63294_72971_75394---,00.html
CMS has approved two organizations as Rural Health Clinic Accrediting Organizations. Information on both entities is below.
What is an RHC?
Slides from "Alternate RHC Accreditation: What is it?"
AAAASF Website
Medicare Benefit Policy Manual - Chapter 13 RHCs - Updated 1-15-2016
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations
CMS 855R Information (Medicare Enrollment Application)