National Rural Health Association

10/28/2025

NRHA is accepting presentation proposals and research posters through Dec. 4 for our 31st Rural Health Access Conference, one of the only meetings in the nation to focus on health equity issues in rural America. Learn more: https://nrha_weblink_test.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3RhbmNlaWQ9MTIxNTAwNTcmc3Vic2NyaWJlcmlkPTExNDU2OTY0MjU=

10/27/2025

Discounted registration is now open for NRHA’s 37th Policy Institute Feb. 10-12 in D.C. "It’s crucial that you tell your story to Congress in this challenging health care environment,” says NRHA Chief Policy Officer Carrie Cochran-McClain. https://www.ruralhealth.us/events/schedule/rural-health-policy-institute

10/23/2025

This week in NRHA Today: CMS head on new regulations; register early to save, advocate in DC; scarce rural docs battle misinformation; submit rural health access presentations; rideshare apps as health transport; and much more: https://nrha_weblink_test.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3RhbmNlaWQ9MTIxNDYwODYmc3Vic2NyaWJlcmlkPTExNDU2OTY0MjU=

10/22/2025

“The only solution really to combat that with is good science, good data, and make sure that local clinicians are at the forefront,” says NRHA CEO Alan Morgan. Read more: https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/10/15/nx-s1-5534324/rural-health-care-doctors-disinformation

Conspiracy theories about health fill a vacuum created by the lack of doctors in many rural communities. Meanwhile, doctors in these areas say patients have become increasingly distrustful and sometimes hostile.

10/21/2025

The National Pediatric Readiness Project is launching a nationwide assessment offering ED clinicians a vital opportunity to evaluate and enhance their department’s pediatric capabilities. Learn more: https://emscimprovement.center/domains/pediatric-readiness/

The mission of the EIIC is to optimize outcomes for children across the emergency care continuum by leveraging quality improvement science and multidisciplinary, multisystem collaboration.

10/20/2025

Discounted early registration is now open for NRHA’s 37th Rural Health Policy Institute Feb. 10-12 in Washington, D.C. Join NRHA and hundreds of rural health advocates from across the nation and bring your community’s message to the Capitol. https://www.ruralhealth.us/events/schedule/rural-health-policy-institute

10/17/2025

NRHA COO Brock Slabach offers ideas for RHTP funds, including paying for capital improvements such as EHRs, loan repayment programs to aid workforce development, and creating "SWAT" teams that rescue rural hospitals on the brink of closure: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/states-rural-health-fund-trump-medicaid-cuts/

States are battling for their piece of $50 billion in federal rural health funding, but it's not just hospitals vying for the money. Tech startups and policy demands are raising the stakes as Medicaid cuts loom.

10/16/2025

This week in NRHA Today: First responders on deadly cost of closures; register for NRHA's advocacy event; why RHTP funds will fall short; age-friendly care, OR/ER webinars today; present in San Diego next spring; and much more: https://nrha_weblink_test.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3RhbmNlaWQ9MTIxMzgyMzQmc3Vic2NyaWJlcmlkPTExNDU2OTY0MjU=

10/14/2025

NRHA is now accepting submissions to present concurrent sessions and research posters for the association's 2026 Rural Health Access Conference May 18-19 in San Diego, Calif. Learn more: https://fs16.formsite.com/MEAGHAN/form39/index

10/13/2025

NRHA’s Piper Martin recently appeared on the Rural Health Voice podcast to discuss NRHA’s National Rural Oral Health Initiative and best practices for oral health in rural communities. Check it out: https://vrha.org/2025/10/10/rhv-146-oral-health/ Virginia Rural Health Association

10/09/2025

This week in NRHA Today: Apply by tomorrow for technical assistance; hospitals have laid off thousands; states angle for part of $50B; burnout makes worker shortage worse; and much more: https://nrha_weblink_test.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3RhbmNlaWQ9MTIxMzA0Njkmc3Vic2NyaWJlcmlkPTExNDU2OTY0MjU=

10/08/2025

States are scrambling for their share of the Rural Health Transformation Program. “Rural communities and especially hospitals need resources that will strengthen sustainable access to care in the long term,” says NRHA’s Alexa McKinley Abel. https://pro.stateaffairs.com/tn/health-care/states-angle-for-piece-of-50b-rural-health-fund

States scramble to claim $50 billion federal grant for rural health care, targeting workforce shortages and chronic disease.