National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH)

NOSORH was established in 1995 to assist State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) in their efforts to improve access to, and the quality of, health care for nearly 61 million rural Americans. NOSORH enhances the capacity of SORH to do this by supporting the development of state and community rural health leaders; creating and facilitating state, regional, and national partnerships that foster information sharing and spur rural health-related programs/activities; and enhancing access to quality healthcare services in rural communities.

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National Rural Health Day (NRHD) 2024 Highlights

Explore a summary of 2024 key highlights and achievements.

2024 Main Event

Watch a recap of The Power of Rural in Action: RCORP Success Stories & Strategies.

Discover individuals and organizations who made exceptional contributions to rural health.

NOSORH Institutes

Rural Health Clinic Institute
On-Demand

This institute was originally developed to help SORH build their capacity to provide technical assistance to rural health clinics (RHCs). The intended audience is SORH and anyone providing technical assistance to RHCs.

Rural Primary Care Institute
On-Demand

This institute equips participants with the tools to deliver effective technical assistance to rural primary care providers. The intended audience is SORH staff and their partners and stakeholders.

NOSORH News

Rural Health Policy Update – July 2023

NOSORH Visits Capitol Hill  On June 14, NOSORH CEO Tammy Norville, along with Oregon Office of Rural Health Director Bob Duehmig, were on Capitol Hill visiting with House and Senate offices. The...

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Rural Health Policy Update – June 2023

Senate Holds Rural Health Hearing:   For the first time since 2018, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on rural health. On the afternoon of May 17, the Senate Finance Health Care...

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Rural Health Policy Update – May 2023

NOSORH Visits Washington DC On April 25, NOSORH spent the day visiting with lawmakers and their staff on Capitol Hill. NOSORH met with House and Senate offices to advocate for increased...

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Events

January 7

NOSORH Grant Writing Institute – Beyond the Basics
The institute includes five 90-minute sessions (held on Tuesdays and Thursdays) starting January 7, 2025
. Sessions run from 3:00 to 4:30 pm ET. 

January 10

State of the Healthcare Industry: Market Updates for Rural Strategy
1:00 PM ET
NOSORH and Stroudwater Associates invite you to stay informed about the latest healthcare trends and strategize how to maintain essential services in rural communities.

January 22

Revenue Optimization Virtual Conferences – Regions A, B, and C
11 AM ET
Wintergreen invites you to the third annual Rural Hospital and Clinic Virtual Conferences. This year’s three-hour session will focus on practical Revenue Optimization strategies from the perspective of hospital and clinic operators.

January 23

Revenue Optimization Virtual Conferences – Regions D and E
10 AM PT (1 PM ET)
Wintergreen invites you to the third annual Rural Hospital and Clinic Virtual Conferences. This year’s three-hour session will focus on practical Revenue Optimization strategies from the perspective of hospital and clinic operators.

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