Rural issues
The 2026 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, February 8-11 in San Antonio, will gather more than 1,000 rural health leaders committed to advancing rural health and providing quality care for patients and communities. The conference will feature top rural practitioners sharing actionable…
The AHA provided a statement to the House Ways and Means Committee for a markup July 15 on various pieces of health legislation. The AHA offered feedback on the Health Care Price Certainty for All Americans Act, which would codify and expand hospital price transparency requirements.
The American Hospital Association shares the hospital field’s comments on legislation being marked up by the Ways and Means Committee on July 15.
The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare today launched a new ad titled Close to Home, which highlights the critical role of rural hospitals and the value of being in close proximity to care.
Maya Sandalow, associate director of the Health Program at the Bipartisan Policy Center, shares how states are investing the funds in rural hospitals, telehealth and workforce development to improve care across rural America.
In this conversation, Maya Sandalow, associate director of the Health Program at the Bipartisan Policy Center, shares how states are investing the funds in rural hospitals, telehealth and workforce development, to improve care across rural America.
Rural Health News Update for June 29, 2026.
The refreshed AHA Rural Health Services website gives rural hospital leaders quick access to the advocacy insights, strategic resources and field-informed guidance they need to navigate change, strengthen performance and sustain care in their communities.