Rural issues
The AHA last week called on Congress to pass bipartisan legislation that would extend and strengthen a program that has been a boon to medical care in rural areas.It’s called the Conrad State 30 J-1 visa waiver program, and it is set to expire on April 28.
AHA letter expressing support for the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Act of 2017.
One of the best parts of my job is getting to travel the country and meet the women and men who are leading the way in redefining the “H” and transforming health care. Rodney Nelson, president and CEO of the Mackinac Straits Health System in St. Ignace, MI, is one of those leaders.