Rural Health Policy – Resources

NRHA Policy Papers
Policy papers and statements adopted by the National Rural Health Association's Rural Health Congress in order for the association to advocate for rural health at the national level.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: National Rural Health Association
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National Advisory Committee Compendium of Recommendations by Year
A list of recommendations, arranged by year or broad subject area, made by the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services in its reports to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from 1989 through 2021.
Additional links: Recommendations by Subject
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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Rural Health Research Centers and Analysis Initiatives
Identifies currently and previously funded Federal Office of Rural Health Policy rural health research centers and rural health policy analysis initiatives.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Research Gateway
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AHA Rural Health Services
Information on American Hospital Association (AHA) work related to rural hospitals. Includes reports, case studies, webinars, podcasts, and other resources.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: American Hospital Association
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State Rural Health Associations
Directory providing contact information for each state rural health association.
Type: Directory
Sponsoring organization: National Rural Health Association
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KFF Health News Morning Briefing
Daily news stories on a variety of health policy issues, compiled by KFF Health News.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: KFF
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Journal of Rural Health
Quarterly, peer-reviewed publication of the National Rural Health Association. Includes original research on rural health topics, case studies, articles on rural policy issues, and more. Subscription required.
Type: Journal/Newsletter
Sponsoring organization: National Rural Health Association
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Rural Horizons
Quarterly magazine of the National Rural Health Association featuring articles to engage and educate those working to improve healthcare in rural America.
Type: Journal/Newsletter
Sponsoring organization: National Rural Health Association
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State Health Facts
Contains state-level data on demographics, health status, healthcare costs and access, healthcare providers, and more. Includes individual state profiles and 50-state comparisons.
Additional links: Build a Custom State Report
Type: Database
Sponsoring organization: KFF
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