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Infographics

Infographic: The Realities of Behavioral Health in Rural Communities

Download this infographic to learn more about how hospitals and health systems support behavioral health in rural communities.
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Rural Behavioral Health

According to a 2022 policy brief from the 
Health Plan Accountability Update
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Health Care Plan Accountability Update: March 28, 2024 - July 8, 2024

The AHA May 29 submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services responding to a request for information regarding Medicare Advantage data, urging CMS to increase oversight of the program.
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Public

Recruiting the Next Generation of Behavioral Health Professionals

The shortage of behavioral health care professionals is a serious public health issue, particularly in rural areas.
Annual Conference

Rural Health Care Leadership Conference | AHA

Join rural health care leaders from across the nation at the AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference.
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Navigating Value-based Payment

In the 14 years since passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and 9 years since the passage of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), there have been numerous programs developed by Medicare, states and commercial payers to support the movement to outcomes or value-based reimbursement.
Rural Health Update
Member

Rural Health News Update January 2025

Your guide to the latest rural health news and resources.
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Rural Health Services Resources

AHA ensures the unique needs of our members are a national priority. Location, size, workforce, payment and access to capital challenge small or rural hospitals and the communities they serve. Collaborating with state and regional hospital associations and with advice from its member council, the Section tracks the issues, develops policies and identifies solutions to our most pressing problems.
News

AHA releases new rural behavioral health resources honoring National Rural Health Day

To recognize National Rural Health Day Nov. 21, AHA has released a blog and infographic that address challenges in accessing rural behavioral health care and approaches to solving them, respectively.
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AHA Committee Chairs Come Together for Increasing Access to Behavioral Health Services in Rural Communities

Sean Fadale, FACHE President and CEO, Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home Gloversville, N.Y.