Rural Health Clinics and Rural Hospital
Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Meetings
The Department of Healthcare Policy & Financing has re-established its regular meetings with Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). Topics of discussion will include an overview of the RHC payment methodology for both hospital-based and freestanding RHCs and operational concerns impacting RHC billing and payment. Contact Della Phan and Andrew Abalos at della.phan@state.co.us and Andrew.Abalos@state.co.us with any questions or topics requested for discussion at this meeting.
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Next meeting date is March 5, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Proposed Meeting Schedule 2026
Conference Line: 1-877-853-5257
Meeting ID: 885 6798 1863
Passcode: 237306
Rural Health Clinics 2026
January 9, 2026
Agenda
Staffing Update
Rate Methodology Overview: Freestanding Rural Health Clinics
Rate Methodology Overview: Hospital-based Rural Health Clinics
Hospital-based RHC Reconciliation Schedules
RHC Rates Posting
2026 RHC Rates
Scope of Service Rate Adjustments
Managed Care Accuracy Audits
Future Meeting Topics
Questions, Comments, Solutions
Contact Info
Rural Health Clinics 2025
November 6, 2025
Agenda
Staffing Update
Rate Methodology Overview: Freestanding Rural Health Clinics
Rate Methodology Overview: Hospital-based Rural Health Clinics
Hospital-based RHC Reconciliation Schedules
RHC Rates Posting
2026 RHC Rates
Scope of Service Rate Adjustments
Managed Care Accuracy Audits
Colorado Rural Health Transformation Program
Future Meeting Topics
Questions, Comments, Solutions
Contact Info
September 4, 2025
Agenda
Rate Methodology Overview: Freestanding Rural Health Clinics
Rate Methodology Overview: Hospital-based Rural Health Clinics
Hospital-based RHC Reconciliation
RHC Rates Posting
Scope of Service Rate Adjustments
Managed Care Accuracy Audits
RHC Accreditation Question
Future Meeting Topics
Questions, Comments, Solutions
Contact Info
July 10, 2025
Agenda
Rate Methodology Overview: Freestanding Rural Health Clinics
Rate Methodology Overview: Hospital-based Rural Health Clinics
Hospital-based RHC Reconciliation Status
Scope of Service Rate Adjustments
Managed Care Accuracy Audits
Future Meeting Topics
Questions, Comments, Solutions
Related Links:
- Inpatient Hospital Rates Page
- Outpatient Hospital Rates Page
- Rural Hospital and Rural Health Clinics
- Inpatient Hospital Per Diem Reimbursement Group Page
Reasonable accommodations for the meetings will be provided upon request for persons with disabilities. Please contact andrew.abalos@state.co.us at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting if you need special arrangements.