RHSES Standard Hub

Welcome to the central resource for the Rural Health Sustainability & Equity Standard (RHSES). This standard provides a framework for financial sustainability and equitable healthcare in rural settings.

About the Standard

The RHSES is a set of normative documents designed to guide rural health entities towards long-term sustainability. It harmonizes with CMS Rural Health Transformation models and is built upon the NIST Risk Management Framework. The standard is divided into sections, each addressing a critical component of rural healthcare operations, finance, and governance.

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Standard Structure

RHSES-101: Governance, Applicability, and Core Principles
This section covers Governance, Applicability, and Core Principles. It provides detailed controls and requirements for achieving compliance.
RHSES-102: Operational Requirements
This section covers Operational Requirements. It provides detailed controls and requirements for achieving compliance.
RHSES-103: Financial Model
This section covers Financial Model. It provides detailed controls and requirements for achieving compliance.
RHSES-104: Conformity and Audit
This section covers Conformity and Audit. It provides detailed controls and requirements for achieving compliance.