AHA Rural Town Hall: Behavioral Health Services and Federal Policy Update

Rural hospitals continue to navigate an evolving health care landscape marked by financial pressure, workforce challenges, and shifting federal policy. In this AHA Rural Town Hall webinar, AHA leaders and rural health experts will share timely insights and practical perspectives to support rural hospitals and the communities they serve.

The first half of the session will spotlight AHA’s Behavioral Health Services strategic rural initiatives, highlighting innovative approaches and resources designed to strengthen sustainability, access, and care delivery in rural settings. The second half will feature an advocacy and federal update, providing the latest policy developments affecting rural hospitals, as well as opportunities for engagement and action at the federal level.

Participants will leave the session better equipped to understand AHA’s strategic priorities for rural health and the advocacy efforts underway to advance rural hospitals’ policy goals.

Featured speakers:  

• Travis Robey, Vice President, Political Affairs Government Relations, American Hospital Association
• Jordan Steiger, Director, Behavioral Health and Violence Prevention , American Hospital Association
• Shannon Wu, Senior Director, Payment Policy Public Policy, American Hospital Association