Small or Rural Update Newsletters

The Section for Small or Rural Hospitals provides its members two electronic newsletters, the Small or Rural Update and the CAH Update, which include the latest information on federal legislative and regulatory activity affecting payment, quality, and access to care.

The Small or Rural Update reviews the AHA rural advocacy agenda, federal rule making, national policy priorities and tools and resources for rural hospitals.

Small or Rural Update Editions

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Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet: Lower Health Care Costs Act (S.1895) Rural Impact
Member
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee June 19 introduced the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S.1895), legislation to prevent surprise medical…
Advancing Health Podcast
How rural communities can address behavioral health care challenges
(Podcast) Shelly Rivello, director of integrated care at J.C. Blair Health System in Huntington, Pa., and Carrie Henning-Smith, assistant professor and deputy…
Case Studies
The Value Initiative Members in Action: Presbyterian Healthcare Services – Albuquerque, NM
Public
Presbyterian Healthcare Services – Albuquerque, NM
Letter/Comment
AHA Letter of Support for Bill that Would Provide Regulatory Relief to Small, Rural Hospitals
Public
AHA expressed support for legislation that would permanently extend the enforcement moratorium on direct supervision requirements for outpatient th
Issue Brief
Value Initiative Issue Brief 4: How Rural Hospitals Improve Value and Affordability
Public
Rural hospitals are a crucial local access point for urgent medical services, primary care and prevention in their communities.
Press Releases
AHA Report Outlines Challenges Affecting Rural Communities, Opportunities to Ensure Access to High-Quality, Affordable Care