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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
Rural Health
Contact the Office of Rural Health
- 850-245-4446
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Fax
850-922-6296
The Office of Rural Health works to improve access to high quality health care services in Florida’s communities by:
- Establishing and maintaining a clearinghouse for collecting and disseminating information on rural health issues, research findings relating to rural health care, and innovative approaches to health care delivery.
- Coordinating rural health activities in the state, including coordination to avoid duplication of services.
- Identifying federal, state and non-governmental rural health programs, and provide technical assistance to public and private entities.
Current Activities
- Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) Program – Provides funding to support quality and financial improvement consultation to small rural hospitals designated as Critical Access Hospitals.
- Small Hospital Improvement Program – Provides funding to small rural hospitals to assist in transitioning to value-based reimbursement, payment bundling and become involved in accountable care organizations.
- Rural EMS Support - Contracts with the Florida Association of Rural Emergency Medical Services Providers to provide enhanced training to EMS personnel in rural areas as a method to address high turnover rates.
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