5,424 Primary care for rural communities nationwide
Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) are federally-certified primary care providers serving rural and medically underserved areas. They receive enhanced Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement so they can stay open in low-density regions. Services include primary care, preventive care, basic lab, and routine vaccinations. Most accept walk-ins, Medicare, and Medicaid; many offer sliding-scale fees for uninsured patients. Often co-located with FQHCs and food assistance programs.
