NOSORH News
Stroudwater Associates Releases 2025 Rural Provider Compensation Report
Stroudwater Associates has released The State of Rural Provider Compensation in 2025, developed in partnership with the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) and NOSORH. The findings are based on Stroudwater’s annual Rural Provider Compensation Survey conducted...
National Information Hub Helps States Advance Rural Health Transformation
When federal officials opened the door to a historic rural health investment, states needed quick answers and rural-specific guidance. With support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) answered that call...
Robotic Surgery in a Rural Setting: What One Hospital Learned
When Unity Medical Center, a Critical Access Hospital in North Dakota, explored acquiring a da Vinci robotic surgical system, Wipfli conducted a detailed feasibility study to evaluate the capital investment. The study looked at not only the costs but also the possible...
National Rural Health Day is Almost Here!
Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 20, 2025 — National Rural Health Day! Join us in celebrating the #PowerOfRural and honoring the dedicated providers, communities, and organizations that keep rural America healthy and thriving. As the founder of National...
2025 NRHD Key Messages & Data Points Book Now Available
The updated Key Messages & Data Points resource is now available! Inside, you’ll find data, inspiring narratives, and ready-to-use talking points to help you highlight the unique challenges, opportunities, and innovations in rural America. Use these messages to...
New Toolkit Empowers Rural Communities to Build Healthier Futures
The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) is proud to announce the release of the Community Development in Rural Health Toolkit — a comprehensive, easy-to-use resource designed to support rural communities in improving health outcomes through...
You’re invited to invest in NOSORH’s mission!
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
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
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...
Wipfli Releases 2025 State of Rural Healthcare Report
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...