Presenter: Meriam Mikre, MPH Rural Health Network Development Planning Program Funding Opportunity Announcement HRSA Pre-Review Orientation Call February 02, 2016

Rural Health Network Planning 101 Purpose - To assist in the planning and development of an integrated health care network. Goals: 1.Focus on the value of services and not volume. 2.Create a foundation for infrastructure. 3.Create the opportunity for collaboration between different members of health care delivery system. 4.Address emerging community health needs and challenges.

Rural Health Network Planning 101 Estimated Number of Awards:24 Maximum Award Amount: $100,000 Project Period: June 1, 2016 – May 31, 2017

Eligibility Requirements The lead applicant must meet 3 eligibility elements – 1.Rurality, 2.Non-profit/public designation, and 3.Have a network composed of at least 3 separately- owned organizations.

Eligibility Requirements 1.Have a network composed of at least 3 separately- owned organizations. A.New Network B.Existing Network o Must have at least 2 new members

Project Scope Applicants were asked to identify one focus area that their network planning activities will address: 1.Population Health A.Care Coordination B.Patient Engagement C.Data Analytics/Health Information Technology D.Physician and Health Care Provider-Hospital Alignment 2.Alleviating Loss of Local Services and Access to Care A.Rural Hospital Closure/Conversion B.Rural Hospital Financially At-Risk of Closing C.Enhancing Sustainable Emergency Medical Services D.Telehealth

Project Scope Applicants were asked to describe planning activities that support at least one of the legislative aims listed below: 1.Achieve efficiencies 2.Expand access to, coordinate, and improve the quality of essential health care services 3.Strengthen the rural health care system as a whole

Review Criteria CriterionPoints Need25 Response25 Evaluative Measures10 Impact15 Resources/Capabilities15 Support Requested10 Total Points100

Funding Preference 1.Qualification 1: Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) o Screenshot or Printout 2.Qualification 2: Medically Underserved Community/Populations (MUC/MUPs) o Screenshot or Printout 3.Qualification 3: Focus on primary care and wellness and prevention strategies o Explicitly Evident in Project Narrative

Funding Restrictions 1.Applicants may request funding for a project period of up to one (1) year at no more than $100, Funds under this announcement may not be used for the following purposes: o To build or acquire real property o For construction o Provision of direct services

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