CMS just released a list of Critical Access Hospitals that are no longer located in rural areas. Here is a link to that list:
http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/AcuteInpatientPPS/Downloads/FY2015-CAH-Rural-to-Urban.pdf
If a CAH is located in one of these counties, it must reclassify as rural using the regulations at 42 CFR §412.103 by September 30, 2016 in order to be considered rural after September 30, 2016. It is possible that Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) on this list may have already reclassified as rural or may be in the process of reclassifying as rural. Someone should verify that the CAHs are aware of this change in their rural status and ensure they are taking the necessary steps to be reclassified.
