Texas SORH Fosters Quality Champions in Rural Hospitals Across the State
by Ashley Muninger | | Promising Practices | 0 Comments
To help rural Texas hospitals improve the quality of their healthcare, the Texas Office of Rural Health (TX SORH) is fostering “quality champions” in every region of the state. “In Texas we’re not immune to the high rate of turnover in our hospitals—which includes our...
Oregon ORH Offers New Resource on Telehealth Payment and Policy Changes During Pandemic
by Ashley Muninger | | Promising Practices | 0 Comments
by Beth Blevins The Oregon Office of Rural Health (OORH) has created a new repository that houses state and federal telehealth policy and payment resources in response to rapidly evolving changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 Telehealth Policy and Payment for...
MPH Students Tackle Real-Life Problems at Oklahoma’s Critical Access Hospitals
by Ashley Muninger | | Promising Practices | 0 Comments
By Beth Blevins Public health students at Oklahoma State University (OSU) are tackling real-life problems at Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the state. In collaboration with the Oklahoma Office of Rural Health (OORH), Master of Public Health (MPH) students...
Primary Care Office Needs Assessments
by Ashley Muninger | | Other Posts | 0 Comments
State and territorial Primary Care Offices (PCOs) must complete a unique community-based health needs assessment as a component of their funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW), within the Department of...
NOSORH Mentoring Program Cultivates the Next Generation of Rural Health Leaders
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NOSORH is excited to announce the relaunch of the NOSORH Mentoring Program and the newly designed Peer-Driven Resources webpage! The Mentoring Program builds upon the mentoring philosophy of Jim Bernstein, providing an opportunity for SORH Directors and equivalents to...
Survey Results Detail SORH Scope of Work and Compensation
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NOSORH surveyed State Offices of Rural Health in an effort to compile financial and compensation information as potential capacity indicators and to understand the scope of key position responsibilities across the nation. The “Scope of Work and Compensation Survey”...
You’re invited to invest in NOSORH’s mission!
by Marissa Rodriguez | | NOSORH Updates | 0 Comments
As the trusted voice for all 50 State Offices of Rural Health (SORH), NOSORH champions the people and places that keep rural America thriving. Through connection, capacity-building, and advocacy, we work to strengthen rural health systems and foster impactful...
Save the Date: National Rural Health Day – November 20, 2025
by Marissa Rodriguez | | NOSORH Updates | 0 Comments
Join us in celebrating the #PowerOfRural on Thursday, November 20, 2025, for National Rural Health Day (NRHD) — an annual observance founded by NOSORH in 2011 to honor the dedication and resilience of rural health professionals, organizations, and communities across...
The Texas A&M Rural and Community Health Institute: Expanding Access and Strengthening Rural Health Care
by Marissa Rodriguez | | NOSORH Updates | 0 Comments
In 2023, in response to growing healthcare challenges in rural communities across Texas, Texas A&M Health created the Rural Engagement Program with support from the 88th Texas Legislature. Driven by its land-grant mission, this interdisciplinary initiative brings...
State of the Healthcare Industry – April 11, 2025
by Marissa Rodriguez | | Past Webinar Materials | 0 Comments
April 11, 2025Zoom passcode: G!84Pjs^DescriptionNOSORH and Stroudwater Associates invite you to our quarterly market update. Stay informed about the latest healthcare trends and strategize how to maintain essential services in rural communities.Learning...
Wipfli Releases 2025 State of Rural Healthcare Report
by Marissa Rodriguez | | NOSORH Updates | 0 Comments
Wipfli’s third annual State of Rural Healthcare Report is now available. Leaders from rural hospitals and clinics nationwide shared their perspectives, outlooks, and concerns. Responses were aggregated and compared to data collected over the years. Here are some of...
NOSORH to Host 2025 Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City
by Marissa Rodriguez | | NOSORH Updates | 0 Comments
Get ready for an inspiring and impactful gathering at the NOSORH Annual Meeting, September 9-11, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma! This in-person event offers two and a half days of leadership development, education, partnerships, recognition, and networking....
State of the Healthcare Industry – Jan 10 2025
by Marissa Rodriguez | | Past Webinar Materials | 0 Comments
January 10, 2025Zoom passcode: t@8h1#f=DescriptionNOSORH and Stroudwater Associates invite you to our quarterly market update. Stay informed about the latest healthcare trends and strategize how to maintain essential services in rural communities.Learning...
Rural Hospital Flexibility Act Introduced!
by Marissa Rodriguez | | NOSORH Updates | 0 Comments
NOSORH is excited to announce that a bipartisan group of Senators introduced the Rural Hospital Flexibility Act of 2024! The bill, S. 5308, seeks to reauthorize the Flex program. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV),...
Rural Health Policy Update – December 2024
by Marissa Rodriguez | | NOSORH Updates | 0 Comments
Update provided by Andrew Coats, NOSORH Legislative Liaison Authorization Update: On November 14, a bipartisan group of Senators introduced the Rural Hospital Flexibility Act of 2024, S. 5308, which seeks to reauthorize the Flex program. Here is the legislative...
The Power of Rural in Action: RCORP Success Stories & Strategies
by Marissa Rodriguez | | Past Webinar Materials | 0 Comments
The 2024 National Rural Health Day Main Event spotlighted the transformative impact of the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP). The event featured success stories and innovative strategies from grantees and key partners. Watch the recap to discover how...
