National Rural Health Association

12/19/2025

This week in NRHA Today: NRHA on integrating age-friendly care into RHTP; last day to apply for NRHA journal board; why federal cuts put obstetric, tribal care at risk; how pharmacists can fill rural health gaps; and much more: https://nrha_weblink_test.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3RhbmNlaWQ9MTIyMDI5MzAmc3Vic2NyaWJlcmlkPTExNDU2OTY0MjU=

12/18/2025

The Rural Health Redesign Center is hosting a rural emergency hospital educational webinar and fireside chat at 1 p.m. CST Jan. 8. Hear from an REH CEO, learn about technical assistance options, and more. Register here: 818eaf5a-d22d-4528-883a-b25db9315624@21d97204-59c3-42d9-82ca-9e1e6995cb3e" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/818eaf5a-d22d-4528-883a-b25db9315624@21d97204-59c3-42d9-82ca-9e1e6995cb3e

12/18/2025

NRHA is proud to share our new Rural Health Transformation Program State Application Summary Guide to provide a picture of how states are designing and budgeting their initial transformation strategies. Learn more: https://www.ruralhealth.us/blogs/2025/12/nrha-rural-health-transformation-program-state-application-summary-guide

12/17/2025

Last chance: NRHA’s Journal of Rural Health is seeking nominations for individuals interested in serving on the editorial board through the end of the day tomorrow, Dec. 18. Terms for open positions will begin Jan. 1, 2026. Act now: https://www.ruralhealth.us/publications/the-journal-of-rural-health/jrh-editorial-board

NRHA produces several digital and print publications to engage NRHA members and inform rural health professionals. These include our weekly newsletter NRHA Today, our quarterly magazine Rural Horizons, our quarterly Journal of Rural Health, and much more.

12/16/2025

NRHA recently published an article with the American Society on Aging on how states can integrate rural age-friendly care initiatives into their states’ Rural Health Transformation Program implementation. Read it now: https://generations.asaging.org/integrating-rural-age-friendly-care-initiatives-into-states-rhtp-implementation/

12/15/2025

Act soon to save on registration for NRHA’s 37th Rural Health Policy Institute Feb. 10-12 in D.C. This is your chance to join NRHA and hundreds of advocates from across the nation to bring our energy to the Capitol. Learn more: https://www.ruralhealth.us/events/schedule/rural-health-policy-institute

12/12/2025

American Academy of Pediatrics is recruiting clinicians in and/or tribal areas for a virtual community of practice on practical strategies to improve care for children living with birth defects and infant disorders and their families. Apply by Dec. 15: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AAPRURALCOP2

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12/11/2025

This week in NRHA Today: Controversial 340B pilot moving forward; nominate rural health heroes; nursing shakeup could worsen shortage; NRHA on rural health sustainability; and much more: https://nrha_weblink_test.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3RhbmNlaWQ9MTIxOTU0OTEmc3Vic2NyaWJlcmlkPTExNDU2OTY0MjU=

12/10/2025

“I can’t recall another scenario where it was quite this direct in terms of, ‘If you work on these policy changes at the state level, we will give you funding,’” says NRHA Chief Policy Officer Carrie Cochran-McClain. Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/07/sort-of-blackmail-billions-in-rural-health-funding-hinge-on-states-passing-trumps-policies-00679082

Democrats and health advocates described the strategy as highly unusual, and some fear it could be wielded to favor political allies.

12/09/2025

Don’t miss NRHA COO Brock Slabach’s take on why many rural hospitals are struggling and where real solutions are taking shape. Listen now: https://www.movingtovalue.org/podcast/episode/2e849e57/building-sustainable-rural-care-with-brock-slabach

12/08/2025

Stroudwater Associates, in partnership with NRHA and NOSORH, recently released the State of Rural Provider Compensation in 2025, providing a path forward for organizations facing escalating demands from providers and operating costs: https://www.stroudwater.com/white-paper/the-state-of-rural-provider-compensation-in-2025/?utm_campaign=26306968-Provider%20Compensation%20Report%202025&utm_source=NRHA&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=newsletter-ad

12/05/2025

This week in NRHA Today: “first dominoes to fall” from Medicaid cuts; rural faces skyrocketing premiums; feds withhold RHTP apps after transparency pledge; how rural hospitals thrive; and much more: https://nrha_weblink_test.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3RhbmNlaWQ9MTIxODg1NDEmc3Vic2NyaWJlcmlkPTExNDU2OTY0MjU=