National Rural Health Association

01/09/2026

It’s time to honor your heroes! NRHA member nominations are now open for NRHA’s Rural Health Awards. Nominate your favorite rural health individual, program, or organization so they may be honored nationally: https://www.ruralhealth.us/about-us/rural-health-awards/rural-health-awards-nominations

01/08/2026

This week in NRHA Today: Act by Jan. 18 to save hundreds in DC; CMS awards billions with strings attached; a CAH’s journey to profitability; NRHA’s RHTP state application summary; and much more: https://nrha_weblink_test.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3RhbmNlaWQ9MTIyMTU5NDcmc3Vic2NyaWJlcmlkPTExNTIwNDM1MTU=

01/06/2026

NRHA is excited to share our 2025 Advocacy Report, summarizing our key wins including legislative, administrative, regulatory, and state-level victories, as well as grassroots engagement. Check it out:https://www.ruralhealth.us/nationalruralhealth/media/documents/advocacy/2025/2025-advocacy-report.pdf

01/05/2026

Happy new year from NRHA! Resolve to be a rural health advocate by registering early to save on NRHA’s Rural Health Policy Institute Feb. 10-12 in D.C. Act soon: https://www.ruralhealth.us/events/schedule/rural-health-policy-institute

12/22/2025

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

12/19/2025

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/

12/12/2025

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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