Thank you for registering for 2026 Mississippi Rural Health Conference on November 11-13, 2026 in Flowood, MS. This page contains resources from the conference
Conference Booklet
Click to view a copy of the conference booklet
Continuing Education
Nursing: 1.2 hours
Social Work: 1.2 hours
ACHE: 8.0 hours
Nursing Home Administration: 6.0 hours
Conference Survey
Click here to access the conference survey, including the request for CEUs
Photo Album
Click to view photos from the conference
Presentations
Rural Health Transformation Program TA Presentation
Analysis of Primary Care Physician Workforce
Questions and Answers
Yes, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Mental Health Counselor (MHC) can bill for services in a Rural Health Clinic (RHC), depending on the payer and state guidelines
- Medicare: Following the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Medicare expanded RHC coverage to include Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs). LPCs/MHCs who meet Medicare’s education, licensure, and 2 years/3,000 hours of post-degree clinical experience requirements can provide and bill for covered mental health services in an RHC setting. [1, 2]
- Medicaid and Commercial Insurance: Many state Medicaid programs and commercial insurance plans allow LPCs to bill directly or be reimbursed within an RHC, though rules vary by state. [1, 2]
