Rural issues
The new AHA Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award seeks to recognize and share the accomplishments of rural hospitals that exemplify responsiveness, innovation and excellence in developing, implementing and/or sustaining programs and services.
In this Leadership Scan, rural hospital and EMS leaders will explore how organizations are strengthening real-time data exchange to improve handoffs, support faster clinical decision-making and make the most of limited capacity.
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, in conversation with Immediate Past President of the Maine Hospital Association Steven Michaud, emphasized her longtime support of hospitals and…
The 2027 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference will gather more than 1,000 rural health leaders committed to advancing health care
The Health Resources and Services Administration April 7 announced it will provide more than $135 million in funding to support nutrition and rural health workforce initiatives.
In this Leadership Scan, rural hospital leaders will share how they are equipping staff today for the next generation of care delivery.
A new AHA Insights report, sponsored by Howden, details how rural hospitals have shifted out of survival mode to pursue intentional growth strategies.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released an advisory examining innovative solutions to close gaps in behavioral health care deserts.
Rural Health News Update for March 26, 2026.
AHA Rural Health Update is a compilation of news from the AHA and its Rural Health Services team. Update provides constituents with a synopsis of breaking news on key issues targeted to rural providers.