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NRHA CEO @amorganrural.bsky.social recently appeared on Hillsdale Hospital’s Rural Health Today podcast to discuss legislative crisis in rural health, including Medicaid cuts and price transparency. Check it out: www.hillsdalehospital.com/news/episode... #ruralhealth

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NRHA’s Journal of Rural Health is launching a special issue focused on rural U.S. military veteran health care and health outcomes. Submit abstracts for consideration by April 30: www.ruralhealth.us/publications... #ruralhealth

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🚨 Advocacy alert: NRHA has recently launched two new advocacy campaigns urging Congress to renew Marketplace enhanced premium tax credits (www.votervoice.net/mobile/NRHA/...) and reject site-neutral payment reforms (www.votervoice.net/mobile/NRHA/...). #ruralhealth

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The National Rural Oral Health Initiative recently hosted a community health worker oral health training in Huntington, W. Va. Big thanks to our participants, trainers, and partner CareQuest Institute for Oral Health for making it a success! #ruralhealth

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This week in NRHA Today: Women’s health needs policy solutions; new NRHA magazine, journal; why REH designation is underused; participate in physician compensation survey; and much more: nrha_weblink_test.informz.net/informzdatas... #ruralhealth

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Stroudwater Associates has partnered with NRHA on a physician and advanced practice provider compensation survey specifically for rural organizations. Act soon to share your perspective in the 2025 survey: stroudwaterphysicianservices.azurewebsites.net?utm_campaign... #ruralhealth

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Act soon to share your expertise: NRHA is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Compendium of Rural Oral Health Initiatives and Best Practices, as well as a special Journal of Rural Health issue focused on veterans health. Learn more: nrha_weblink_test.informz.net/informzdatas... #ruralhealth

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"The future of #RuralHealth research depends on our ability to adapt, innovate, and prioritize the unique needs of rural communities, ensuring their voices are central in shaping health research and policy." onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #MedSky #PatientExperience @ruralhealth.bsky.social

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It's true! @piperformissouri.bsky.social our special guest! We also hear from Gov't Affairs & Policy Director at @ruralhealth.bsky.social w/an update on the CR & impact on rural hospitals. We're on @goodpods.bsky.social, any place you listen to podcasts, YouTube & to make it easy bit.ly/43b8hs6.

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NRHA’s 48th Annual Rural Health Conference, 10th Rural Hospital Innovation Summit, and associated events constitute the largest gathering of rural health professionals in the country May 20-23 in Atlanta, Ga. Register by April 25 to save: www.ruralhealth.us/events/sched... #ruralhealth

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NRHA is now accepting submissions for our 2025 compendium of rural oral health initiatives and best practices through March 31. Learn more and act soon: fs16.formsite.com/MEAGHAN/pvmi... #ruralhealth

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Webinar tomorrow: NRHA and other leading organizations will cohost a Rural PACE grants webinar at 1 p.m. CDT March 21. Hear an overview of the funding opportunity and learn from successful rural PACE organizations. Register now: npaonline-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #ruralhealth

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Join NRHA and hundreds of rural health leaders for NRHA’s Annual Rural Health Conference and associated events May 20-23 in Atlanta. Check out the updated agenda with over 80 innovative, practical, and cost-saving sessions and much more: www.ruralhealth.us/events/sched... #ruralhealth

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We have a call for papers for a special issue on rural veterans' health in the Journal of Rural Health. Abstract submissions are due April 30th.

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🚨Call 4 Papers!🚨 Excited to co-edit this #Hybrid #Pregnancy #Care collection #BMCPregnancyChildbirth!✨https://go.sn.pub/hpc We welcome submissions on novel perinatal care models. #MaternalHealth #telehealth @doctorswithoutborders.org @ruralhealth.bsky.social #Policy @acog-org.bsky.social

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NRHA’s Journal of Rural Health is launching a special issue focused on rural U.S. military veteran health care and health outcomes. Submit abstracts for consideration by April 30: www.ruralhealth.us/publications... #ruralhealth

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NPA, NRHA, NACHC, and USAging will co-host a Rural PACE grants webinar on March 21st at 1 p.m. CDT. Hear an overview of the funding opportunity and learn from successful rural PACE organizations. Learn more and register: npaonline-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #ruralhealth

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Proposed federal funding cuts could have a drastic impact in rural areas, with NRHA Chief Policy Officer Carrie Cochran-McClain saying that already strapped rural clinics will feel these proposed cuts deeply. Read more: www.marketplace.org/2025/03/10/f... #ruralhealth

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This week in NRHA Today: Millions live beyond reach of rural docs, telehealth; save the date, view Atlanta event agendas; submit oral health best practices; VA plans to cut 80K employees; and much more: nrha_weblink_test.informz.net/informzdatas... #ruralhealth

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Rural hospitals fear Medicaid cuts could decimate maternity services or shutter already struggling medical facilities. The possible cuts are an “existential issue” for rural hospitals, says NRHA CEO Alan Morgan. Read more: www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/... #ruralhealth

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NRHA is now accepting submissions for our 2025 compendium of rural oral health initiatives and best practices through March 31. Learn more and act soon: fs16.formsite.com/MEAGHAN/pvmi... #ruralhealth

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Join NRHA and hundreds of rural health leaders for NRHA’s Annual Rural Health Conference and associated events May 20-23 in Atlanta. Check out the updated agenda with over 80 innovative, practical, and cost-saving sessions and much more: www.ruralhealth.us/events/sched... #ruralhealth

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NRHA is now accepting submissions for our 2025 compendium of rural oral health initiatives and best practices through March 31. Learn more and act soon: fs16.formsite.com/MEAGHAN/pvmi... #ruralhealth

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This week in NRHA Today: Why one doc flies to remote hospitals; NRHA on critical role of pharmacies; one hospital's journey to reopening; new JRH available; shuttered hospital reopens as REH; and much more: nrha_weblink_test.informz.net/informzdatas... #ruralhealth

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Rural Health is Facing Emergencies on Many Fronts. Our new episode is out. @mrbimpact.bsky.social went to D.C. to join @ruralhealth.bsky.social and NACHC and thousands of rural health constituents from across the U.S. to tell Congress #ProtectMedicaid. Listen Now. https://tinyurl.com/zaj5ka6h

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American Academy of Pediatrics is hosting an ECHO learning collaborative starting March 24 that aims to equip pediatricians and other pros with knowledge and skills around screening, referral, and treatment of substance use concerns in adolescents. Learn more: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0e0e8...

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Today is HPV awareness day! HPV-associated cancer is the only cancer with primary and secondary prevention opportunities increasing in rural, while plateauing in urban. Our recent work shows this is due to cervical in women and oropharyngeal cancer in men. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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NRHA Chief Policy Officer Carrie Cochran-McClain recently told AgriPulse that NRHA would like to see telehealth flexibilities be made permanent. The two-year extension could give Congress time to find funding. Read more: www.agri-pulse.com/articles/224... #ruralhealth

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NRHA CEO Alan Morgan recently warned against threats to Medicaid funding. “NRHA opposes any decreases in funding to the Medicaid program as part of a budget reconciliation package. The Medicaid program is a lifeline for rural.” Read more: www.ruralhealth.us/blogs/2025/0... #ruralhealth

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TY American Medical Association for this #IssueBrief on #MedicareAdvantage and #RuralHospitals Key read for all #CaseManagement #InterprofessionalEducation #Healthcare #BehavioralHealth #CommunityHealth @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social @ruralhealth.bsky.social www.aha.org/guidesreport...

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@ruralhealth.bsky.social 's statement opposing proposed Medicaid funding cuts: "...any reductions to Medicaid funding would force many facilities to reduce or eliminate essential services, delay much-needed equipment upgrades, or close their doors entirely." www.ruralhealth.us/getmedia/77c...

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This week in NRHA Today: NRHA’s stern warning against Medicaid cuts; 45 state delegations recently educated Congress; NRHA's biggest event covers issues relevant to you; more state, federal health legislation; and much more: nrha_weblink_test.informz.net/informzdatas... #ruralhealth

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Join an NRHA webinar at 1 p.m. CST March 6 on best practices for using data to measure and reduce patient outmigration. Learn how to reverse these trends in your community and strengthen your health system’s performance. Register now: register.gotowebinar.com/register/395... #ruralhealth

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Making your spring bucket list? Registration is now open for NRHA's 48th Annual Rural Health Conference, 10th Rural Hospital Innovation Summit, and associated events, constituting the nation’s largest gathering of #ruralhealth pros May 20-23 in Atlanta. www.ruralhealth.us/events/sched...

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Last chance: NRHA is now accepting nominations for our 2025 Rural Health Awards! Act by Mon, Feb. 24 to acknowledge your favorite rural health individual, program, or organization so they may be honored nationally for their contributions to #ruralhealth: nrha_weblink_test.informz.net/informzdatas...

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This week in NRHA Today: Act soon to honor standout students; rural impact of student loan repayment; how medical debt affects more than patients; health safety net under threat; and much more: nrha_weblink_test.informz.net/informzdatas... #ruralhealth

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Share your perspective: Stroudwater is now accepting submissions for its 2025 health provider compensation survey. Act soon: stroudwaterphysicianservices.azurewebsites.net?utm_campaign... #ruralhealth

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Do you know a standout rural health student who deserves recognition for a job well done? Nominate them for NRHA’s Quinn Student Awards, which include a $1,500 scholarship plus travel expenses to attend our Annual Conference. Act by Feb. 24: www.ruralhealth.us/about-us/rur... #ruralhealth

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“These are our neighbors, our parents, our kids. One in 4 rural Americans are on Medicaid. Preserving it is crucial to keeping people healthy and alive. We need a rural health moonshot, not cuts,” says Rep. Jill Tokuda. #ruralhealth #nrha25dc

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“As leaders in your community it's important that you get to know your member of Congress. And maybe more importantly get to know their staff,” says Rep. Buddy Carter. #ruralhealth #nrha25dc

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NRHA staff has loved meeting and advocating with our members from across the country in D.C. this week. Thank you for sharing your stories and making rural voices louder! #ruralhealth #nrha25dc #empowerrural

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“As much as we need to right disparities in rural America, there is a lot that is going right, as you all know. We need to acknowledge both, and build on that,” says Keith Bubblo, Stroudwater Associates senior analyst. #ruralhealth #nrha25dc

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“We're in a bit of a defensive crouch right now with this administration. If you have a program you love in the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, you need to tell somebody about it,” says NRHA Chief Policy Officer Carrie Cochran-McClain. #ruralhealth #nrha25dc

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“We want our people in rural areas to be able to live a healthy, happy life. Everyone these days is more and more focused on leading better lives rather than treating problems after the fact. I'm glad we're getting there,” says Rep. Carol Miller. #ruralhealth #nrha25dc

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“Don't start out asking for money. Come around the back side of the issue and talk about all the costs and needs that you encounter and the ask will be clear,” says Dan Boston, Health Policy Source president and CEO. #ruralhealth #nrha25dc

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“One thing at our core is that we're for capacity building in rural America. Call our office and talk to our amazing staff. We're really willing to go the extra mile to help,” says Tom Morris, HRSA associate administrator for rural health policy. #ruralhealth #nrha25dc

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“We haven't had a president serve a second, non-consecutive term since the 1800s … Our job for those who are new or have been out of town for a few years is to fill them in on what has been going on,” says former HHS Deputy Sec. Eric Hargan. #ruralhealth #nrha25dc

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“The challenge for rural facilities is almost existential. You can't have rural life without rural health,” says Sen. Ron Wyden. #ruralhealth #nrha25dc

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“When you're visiting the hill it can be intimidating, but remember that you are the expert in your rural community. Take a breath and remember: Together our voices are louder,” says NRHA President Michelle Mills. #ruralhealth #nrha25dc

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