RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Technical Assistance Center

Welcome to the Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center, your dedicated resource for navigating the complexities of the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation.

About RHRC’s REH Technical Assistance Center

Committed to helping rural communities thrive

The Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) is a new Medicare provider type created to address the growing concern over rural hospital closures. Learn more about this designation. Our resources are designed to provide support with the REH process for hospitals, offices of public health, and hospital associations.

Is your hospital considering an REH conversion?

Are you a Rural Emergency Hospital?

Are you with a State office of rural health or an association and want to get your hospitals connected?

REH Resources and Education

Explore the feasibility of an REH conversion

We are here to assist you. We understand the unique challenges faced by rural healthcare providers and are dedicated to helping you deliver exceptional, sustainable healthcare services to your communities. Let us know what you’re looking for:

Detailed information on the REH designation process
Seeking advice on compliance and best practices
Networking with a peer group of CEOs whose facilities have gone through the transition
Exploring funding and improvement opportunities

Understand if REH is Right for Your Hospital

Join us to learn all the steps of consideration, application, and conversion.

Peer Network of CEOs Post-Conversion

Develop partnerships and expand your knowledge in this transformative, peer-driven, capacity-building network.

Talking to Your Community About REH

Interested in asking your community for feedback? We’ve developed tools for communicating with your community about the REH designation.

Stay Connected & Informed

Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter, the Rural Health Moment, to stay informed about the latest happenings in our rural communities.

Understand if REH is Right For Your Hospital

Join us to learn all the steps of consideration, application, and conversion.

Peer Network of CEOs Post Conversion

Develop partnerships and expand your knowledge in this transformative, peer-driven, capacity-building network.

 

Stay Connected & Informed

Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter, the “Rural Health Moment,” to stay informed about the latest happenings in our rural communities.

Talking to Your Community About REH

Interested in asking your community for feedback? We’ve developed tools for communicating with your community about the REH designation.

 

Case Studies

Explore the feasibility of an REH conversion

Explore how the RHRC supports hospitals on their journey to becoming Rural Emergency Hospitals

REH Peer Network

Has your hospital converted? Join Our Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Network

The Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center (REH-TAC) invites hospital executives and administrators whose facilities have converted to the REH designation to join the Rural Emergency Hospital Network. All REH hospitals are welcome.

CONTACT US

Considering the REH Designation or looking for support?

We’re here to help you navigate the complexities of the REH transition, make an informed decision about whether the REH designation is right for your hospital, or receive tailored support as a current REH hospital.

Ready to talk about REH?
Give us a call:

(717) 803-2245

Contact Us

Develop partnerships and expand your knowledge in this transformative, peer-driven, capacity-building network.

The REH Technical Assistance Center is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Grant #UR347053. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.

RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL Technical Assistance Center Welcome to the Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center, your dedicated resource for navigating the complexities of the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation. EMAIL […]

RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL Technical Assistance Center Welcome to the Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center, your dedicated resource for navigating the complexities of the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation. EMAIL […]

Ken Harman RHRC Regional Liaison
Ken Harman
Regional Liaison

Ken Harman is a Regional Liaison with the Rural Health Redesign Center and the Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center for the Midwest and Western States. He brings over 30 years’ healthcare experience, with the last 20 years being a rural Critical Access Hospital CEO. He has served in Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, California, Utah and Minnesota. He graduated in 1996 from the University of Minnesota with a Master’s in Healthcare Administration and from the University of Utah in 1990 with a Bachelors of Science in Economics. He has a passion for rural healthcare and in assisting organizations and communities in sustaining and growing to take care of community needs.

Rural Emergency Hospital (REH)

Tom Harlow
Program Director

Tom has over 43 years of healthcare experience, with 24 in executive leadership and 16 in rural settings. In his role, he provides tactical assistance to rural providers in areas such as workforce, strategic planning, and value-based care.

Janice Walters
Executive Director

Janice has been leading the work of the RHRC since its inception. She has a background in health nance and is a highly rated rural health expert with over 20 years of relevant leadership experience. She works closely with rural health executives, state and federal partners, and other community stakeholders to ensure access to quality healthcare in maintained across the rural U.S.