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of rural Californians through advocacy, collaboration and education.

07/10/2025

The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is now accepting applications, with a deadline of November 5, 2025. This $50 billion federal fund will invest $10 billion each year from 2026–2030 to support rural hospitals and clinics.

At a time when many rural facilities are facing mounting financial challenges, this program represents a lifeline for communities that cannot afford to lose local care.

👉 Learn more about how states can apply: https://vist.ly/49m57

06/10/2025

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept - it is already shaping how rural providers work, communicate, and deliver care.

In Episode 52 of This Is Rural Health, Nate Sundheimer, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and Director of Digital & Tech Strategy at Wipfli, joins CSRHA to explain how AI can help rural health leaders do more with less.

Nate shares real examples of affordable, non-clinical AI that reduces staff burnout, improves operations, and strengthens patient outcomes. He also breaks down how to evaluate vendors, calculate ROI, and integrate technology without disrupting workflow.

You will also hear insights from Wipfli’s national survey of rural healthcare executives, revealing how AI is already supporting daily operations behind the scenes.

🎧 Listen now to learn practical ways to make AI work for your organization.
👉 https://vist.ly/49hsp

22/09/2025

Applications are opening this month for the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund — one of the largest federal investments in rural health in recent history.

The program will distribute $10 billion annually from 2026 through 2030 to:
– Keep rural hospitals open and financially stable
– Expand essential healthcare services in underserved areas
– Offset the impact of ongoing Medicaid funding cuts

This fund could be a game-changer for rural hospitals and the families who rely on them.

👉 Learn more about the application process and what it means for California: https://vist.ly/47qev

19/09/2025

🌟 Now Accepting Applications! 🌟

CSRHA is seeking passionate leaders to join our Board of Directors and help shape the future of rural health care in California.

Complete the online application form today: csrha.org/board-of-directors-application

📩 Questions? Email assistant@csrha.org

Don’t miss this chance to make a big impact in rural health! 💙

17/09/2025

California has launched two major behavioral health workforce initiatives aimed at tackling the growing shortage of providers in rural and underserved areas.

– The Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Student Loan Repayment Program will offer up to $240,000 in loan repayment for qualified providers who commit to working at Medi-Cal service sites.

– The Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Residency Training Program will provide up to $250,000 per residency position annually, helping fund psychiatry and addiction medicine training programs that directly serve Medi-Cal populations.

Rural California has long struggled with limited behavioral health access. These programs are designed to attract and retain providers in the areas that need them most, ensuring families and communities have better access to mental health and substance use treatment.

👉 Read how these investments could reshape access to behavioral health in rural regions: https://vist.ly/477y2

09/09/2025

Valley fever cases are climbing at an alarming rate across rural California. By the end of July 2025, the state had already logged more than 6,700 provisional cases — nearly double the 10-year average for this point in the year.

Where it’s hitting hardest:
– Kern County remains the epicenter with nearly 2,000 cases this year.
– Monterey County has seen a staggering 260% increase, with 348 cases by July.
– Ventura County has recorded a 92% rise compared with its baseline.

Experts say the pattern is tied to alternating wet winters and hot, dusty summers — conditions that allow fungal spores to thrive and spread. Climate-driven dust storms and land use changes are also carrying spores into regions that had rarely seen outbreaks before.

Health officials urge rural residents to take simple precautions: stay indoors on windy dusty days, use car air recirculation, and wear an N95 mask when working outdoors in soil-rich environments.

👉 Learn more about how valley fever is impacting rural California and the steps communities are taking to respond: https://vist.ly/468jc

25/08/2025

AI is everywhere in the headlines, but what does it really mean for rural healthcare? 🤔

In the latest episode of This Is Rural Health, Nate Sundheimer, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and Director of Digital & Tech Strategy at Wipfli, helps cut through the noise. He explains what’s hype, what’s working today, and how AI can help rural providers do more with less.

🎧 Listen now: https://vist.ly/44imh

22/08/2025

Backed by the American Hospital Association, Senator Josh Hawley has introduced a bill to roll back certain Medicaid funding cuts and expand the Rural Health Transformation Fund to $100 billion over the next decade.

Learn more here: https://vist.ly/44awr

15/08/2025

Great news for rural healthcare! A new law has allocated $50 billion for rural health transformation, providing crucial resources to stabilize hospitals, boost patient outcomes, expand access to care, and introduce AI and telehealth in underserved communities.

This is a game-changer for delivering essential services where they're needed most.

Read more here: https://vist.ly/43ibw

08/08/2025

Our rural youth face some truly daunting mental health challenges, including profound feelings of isolation and a lack of accessible support. But there's genuine hope ahead, innovative programs are stepping in with practical solutions like school-based screenings and virtual care, connecting young people to the help they need.

Learn more about these vital efforts to improve mental health for America's rural youth: https://vist.ly/32scq

25/07/2025

The numbers are stark: 742 rural hospitals hanging by a thread, with more than 300 on the brink of immediate closure. Behind these statistics are real communities facing the loss of their only nearby emergency room, maternity ward, or surgical facility. The root cause remains painfully consistent—Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements that fall far short of covering actual care costs.

Beyond the obvious healthcare implications, these closures ripple through local economies, eliminating jobs and deterring new businesses. We're witnessing a slow-motion disaster that demands immediate policy action to shore up our rural healthcare infrastructure.

Full story from CBS News: https://vist.ly/3z8f8

21/07/2025

AI is reshaping healthcare, fast. Are you ready?

The 2025 Healthcare AI Bootcamp offers concise, beginner-friendly sessions designed to help healthcare professionals understand the opportunities, risks, and next steps in AI integration.

⏱ Complimentary, virtual and hybrid sessions

🧠 Covers leadership, clinical, technical, and legal perspectives

📍 Built to kickstart individual understanding of AI and its impact on healthcare

Start the journey toward AI readiness. Don’t wait.

Register here: https://vist.ly/3yn9d

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