About Rural Health Clinics in Tennessee

Tennessee is home to more than 260 independent and provider-based Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). Created by the federal Rural Health Clinic Services Act of 1977, RHCs are paid all-inclusive rates to perform qualified primary and preventive health services for Medicare and Medicaid patients in rural areas.

In Tennessee, nearly 22% of the population lives in non-metro areas - most of whom are Medicare and Medicaid patients. Rural Health Clinics are an important part of our healthcare safety net. In fact, nearly 45% of Tennessee's rural communities do not have a hospital or community health center but do have a RHC.

The mission of the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Network is Improve the health and wellbeing of rural Tennesseans by strengthening and supporting the Rural Health Clinics who serve them.” Managed by Rural Health Association of Tennessee, the RHC Network closely monitors rural policy issues and provide support when changes may affect RHCs. We also provide annual educational workshops to keep RHCs informed of policy changes, billing and coding, evaluation and management. 

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4th Annual TN-RHC Network Summit

The Rural Health Association of Tennessee is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 4th Annual TN-RHC Network Summit! Join us on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Murfreesboro for a full day of learning, connection and practical insights designed specifically for federally designated Rural Health Clinics.

This year’s summit will feature:

  • Compliance updates from leading experts
  • Billing & reimbursement strategies
  • TennCare updates
  • Grant preparation and management guidance
  • Real-world innovations from fellow RHCs

You’ll also have the opportunity to engage with peers, hear directly from state and federal partners and walk away with tools you can immediately apply in your clinic. New this year, we are also hosting a billing and coding bootcamp, facilitated by ArchProCoding on Monday, June 22. CEUs and Certification will be available.

Location:

The View at the Fountains, Murfreesboro, TN

Time:

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your clinic’s operations, compliance, and patient care impact!

Register Here

For questions, contact: [email protected]

Sponsorships:

Vendor Fee ($500

Registration:

TN-RHC Network Members: No Cost

RHA Members: $25

Non-RHA Members $75

*Limited scholarships available for TN-RHC Network Members (conditions apply) *

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