Rural Health Policy Update – August 2024

Rural Health Policy Update August 2024 Update provided by Andrew Coats, NOSORH Legislative Liaison  Appropriations Update:  On July 10, the House Appropriations Committee advanced the Labor-HHS subcommittee FY 2025 spending bill by a party-line vote of 31-25. The...

New National Rural Health Day Tools and Swag!

New National Rural Health Day Tools and Swag! Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 21st, and join NOSORH, the 50 State Offices of Rural Health, and rural health champions nationwide in celebrating National Rural Health Day! This special day is an excellent...

Rural Health Policy Update – July 2024

Rural Health Policy Update July 2024 Update provided by Andrew Coats, NOSORH Legislative Liaison  Below is an update on the rural health programs NOSORH has been meeting with Congress on during June.    Flex: During June, NOSORH was on the Hill to meet with Senate...

Rural Health Policy Update – June 2024

Rural Health Policy Update June 2024 Update provided by Andrew Coats, NOSORH Legislative Liaison  Senate GME Working Group Releases Policy Proposal: On May 24, the Senate Finance Committee’s Bipartisan Medicare GME Working Group released a proposal aimed at addressing...

Mark Your Calendars: National Rural Health Day is November 21!

Mark Your Calendars: National Rural Health Day is November 21! On November 21, plan to join the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), the 50 State Offices of Rural Health, and rural health champions nationwide to celebrate National Rural...

Rural Health Policy Update – May 2024

Rural Health Policy Update May 2024 Update provided by Andrew Coats, NOSORH Legislative Liaison  Rural Communities Opioids Response Program (RCORP):In April, the Senate Finance Committee held a Substance Use Disorder Care Roundtable. The panel discussion focused on...