Rural issues
The 2027 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference will gather more than 1,000 rural health leaders committed to advancing health care
The Health Resources and Services Administration April 7 announced it will provide more than $135 million in funding to support nutrition and rural health workforce initiatives.
In this Leadership Scan, rural hospital leaders will share how they are equipping staff today for the next generation of care delivery.
A new AHA Insights report, sponsored by Howden, details how rural hospitals have shifted out of survival mode to pursue intentional growth strategies.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released an advisory examining innovative solutions to close gaps in behavioral health care deserts.
Rural Health News Update for March 26, 2026.
AHA Rural Health Update is a compilation of news from the AHA and its Rural Health Services team. Update provides constituents with a synopsis of breaking news on key issues targeted to rural providers.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is leveraging digital health to expand diabetes education and support for rural communities across the state, addressing significant access barriers such as long travel distances and limited local resources.
Storks delivering babies may be a flight of fancy, but a real South Dakota maternal-fetal medicine specialist flies hundreds of miles each week to reach rural patients who would otherwise face hours-long drives for specialized care.
Hospitals and health systems must rethink traditional strategies and embrace bold transformation to remain financially strong amid policy, workforce and reimbursement challenges, according to the 2026 Futurescan report.