North Dakota Rural Health Association

North Dakota Rural Health Association Our vision is to be an effective advocate for improved health status of rural North Dakotans.

Our Mission:
We bring together diverse interests and provide a unified voice to promote and enhance the quality of rural health through leadership, advocacy, coalition building, education and communication. Our Vision:
Our vision is to be an effective advocate for improved health status of rural North Dakotans. Moving Rural North Dakota Forward:
We encourage research and analysis that identifies r

ural health care needs. We serve as a link between stakeholders working to improve and maintain North Dakota’s rural health infrastructure. Bringing Ideas Together:
We provide forums for the exchange and distribution of ideas and solutions that focus on improving and sustaining rural North Dakota healthcare systems. Engaging North Dakota:
We promote public awareness and understanding of North Dakota’s rural health care problems.

Join us for a new webinar opportunity! From Concern to Confidence: Responding to Common Vaccine Concerns from Parents to...
08/31/2026

Join us for a new webinar opportunity! From Concern to Confidence: Responding to Common Vaccine Concerns from Parents to Patients will take place on September 23, from noon - 1:00 pm Central.

This webinar is open to everyone. NDRHA membership is not required to attend; however, participants must be NDRHA members to receive CME credit. If your facility holds an NDRHA organizational membership, all employees who attend are eligible to receive CME credit.

Registration is required. This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. https://www.ndrha.org/events

New funding opportunity!
08/14/2026

New funding opportunity!

Better care starts with better connections.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is now accepting applications for the Coordinating and Connecting Care funding opportunity through the North Dakota Rural Health Transformation Program.

Approximately $1 million in federal funding is available for one planning grant to help develop a more connected statewide approach to care coordination and referrals—helping rural healthcare providers, community organizations and other partners better connect people with the care and services they need.

Applications are due Aug. 26 at 5 p.m. CT.

Learn more and apply:
https://www.hhs.nd.gov/rural-health-transformation/funding
Stevens Amendment:
https://www.hhs.nd.gov/rural-health-transformation/stevens-amendment

08/11/2026

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is now accepting applications for the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Acquisition funding opportunity through the North Dakota Rural Health Transformation Program.

Approximately $2 million in federal funding is available to help eligible rural healthcare organizations purchase accessible transportation vehicles that connect rural residents, including Medicaid members, with the medical care they need.

Applications are due Aug. 19.

Apply: hhs.nd.gov/rural-health-transformation/funding
Stevens Amendment: hhs.nd.gov/rural-health-transformation/stevens-amendment

07/31/2026

New Rural Health Funding Opportunities are here!

We have released a new wave of funding opportunities through the North Dakota Rural Health Transformation Program, supporting projects that improve access to care, strengthen the rural healthcare workforce, promote healthier communities and expand innovative technology across North Dakota.

Applications are open for a variety of funding opportunities, with additional opportunities continuing to roll out. Deadlines vary, so don't wait to see what's available and find the opportunities that fit your organization.

Explore funding opportunities: www.hhs.nd.gov/rural-health-transformation/funding
Stevens Amendment: www.hhs.nd.gov/rural-health-transformation/stevens-amendment

This article has great tips and resources to improve board governance.
06/11/2026

This article has great tips and resources to improve board governance.

Hospital and health center boards play an important role in the success of healthcare facilities. Rural CEOs and board members from Colorado, Missouri, North Dakota, and Oklahoma and experts from national organizations share the expectations of a hospital or health center board, orientation and ongo...

06/09/2026

Transforming Rural Health: RHTP and Value-Based Payment. A webinar from the Rural Health Information Hub.

It was a great first day of Dakota Conference on Rural Health! Thank you to all the presenters who shared their passion ...
06/04/2026

It was a great first day of Dakota Conference on Rural Health! Thank you to all the presenters who shared their passion and work to create safe and healthy communities!

New Rural Health Transformation Program funding opportunity: Rural Hospital Clinical Equipment Posted: May 28, 2026Deadl...
06/02/2026

New Rural Health Transformation Program funding opportunity: Rural Hospital Clinical Equipment

Posted: May 28, 2026
Deadline to apply: June 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm Central

Technical Assistance Call:
A Rural Hospital Clinical Equipment initiative technical assistance conference call has been scheduled for the following date and time:

Wednesday, June 3, Noon-12:45 pm Central

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Great opportunity!
05/29/2026

Great opportunity!

Technical assistance and training for small rural hospitals and certified Rural Health Clinics to build capacity in value-based care (VBC), with emphasis on efficiency, quality, patient experience, and safety. The program's goal is to guide small rural hospitals and Rural Health Clinics that are not...

Congratulations to all of the award recipients! Thank you for all you to do keep North Dakota healthy and safe!
05/19/2026

Congratulations to all of the award recipients! Thank you for all you to do keep North Dakota healthy and safe!

The awards banquet will be held on June 3 in Grand Forks as part of the Dakota Conference on Rural Health.

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