Alabama Rural Health Association

Alabama Rural Health Association The Alabama Rural Health Association is the state leader in promoting and advocating for rural healt

CMS has announced plans for a new self-attestation process for Rural Health Clinic recertification surveys, potentially ...
05/28/2026

CMS has announced plans for a new self-attestation process for Rural Health Clinic recertification surveys, potentially replacing periodic on-site surveys with a brief form completed every six years. While intended to reduce administrative burden, NARHC has raised concerns about long-term compliance, accountability, and program integrity. 🏥📋

NARHC has submitted comments to CMS and continues advocating for solutions that reduce burdens while maintaining strong RHC standards. 💬

Read more: https://bit.ly/3PLXMr0

Important update for rural health organizations: HRSA’s FY26 FORHP grant opportunities for the Rural Residency Planning ...
05/27/2026

Important update for rural health organizations: HRSA’s FY26 FORHP grant opportunities for the Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) Program and Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) were temporarily removed from the website, but application deadlines remain unchanged.
Organizations are encouraged to continue preparing applications using previous NOFO versions while HRSA resolves the issue.

📅 Key deadlines include:
• RCORP-Planning: May 29, 2026
• RCORP-Impact: June 1, 2026
• RRPD Program: June 2, 2026

Read more: https://bit.ly/4ugkeaU

Healthcare professionals across the region are invited to attend the upcoming Wiregrass Rural Trauma Team Conference on ...
05/26/2026

Healthcare professionals across the region are invited to attend the upcoming Wiregrass Rural Trauma Team Conference on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Jones Hall on the campus of Troy University. Designed especially for rural healthcare providers and staff, this event will provide valuable education and discussion focused on trauma care in rural communities. 🌱

Lunch will be provided, and the participant fee is $25.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4v8j40V

East Alabama Health is bringing prepared childbirth classes to Chambers County, giving expectant parents a closer option...
05/22/2026

East Alabama Health is bringing prepared childbirth classes to Chambers County, giving expectant parents a closer option for pregnancy, labor, and newborn education. 👶
The classes are designed to help families feel more confident and prepared for delivery, postpartum care, and the transition home with a new baby. 🏥

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nHRNQk

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The Medical Association of the State of Alabama has named Vernon Barnett as its new executive director, marking the orga...
05/21/2026

The Medical Association of the State of Alabama has named Vernon Barnett as its new executive director, marking the organization’s first leadership transition in more than a decade. 🩺
Barnett steps into the role as physicians across the state continue navigating workforce shortages, reimbursement pressures, and healthcare policy challenges. 🏛️

Learn more: https://bit.ly/42OY3wc

NRHA has released summaries from Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent Congressional hearing marathon following the r...
05/21/2026

NRHA has released summaries from Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent Congressional hearing marathon following the release of the 2027 President’s Budget Request. Rural health topics remained a major focus throughout the hearings, including Area Wage Index reform, Rural Health Transformation funding, the 340B program, and site neutrality. 🏥📋

NRHA also submitted a statement for the record addressing comments related to Medicaid funding for rural hospitals. Summaries include key rural health discussions, hearing highlights, and relevant member questions. For questions, contact [email protected].

North Alabama AHEC, in partnership with NAO National Training Center and Pri-Med Institute, offers a FREE, on-demand, 4-...
05/19/2026

North Alabama AHEC, in partnership with NAO National Training Center and Pri-Med Institute, offers a FREE, on-demand, 4-hour CME/CE course on safe, effective pain care in primary care. 🩺💊

Open to healthcare professionals through October 2026, participants can earn up to 4 AMA PRA credits, 4 AANP contact hours, and 3 AANP Pharmacology hours to support safer opioid prescribing and evidence-based pain management. ✅

Read more and register here: https://bit.ly/45GOZex

Nearly 30 rural Alabama hospitals are now eligible to apply for new federal grants aimed at helping facilities maintain ...
05/15/2026

Nearly 30 rural Alabama hospitals are now eligible to apply for new federal grants aimed at helping facilities maintain and strengthen essential healthcare services. 🏥
The funding comes as Alabama continues expanding broader rural health initiatives focused on improving access and long-term sustainability for rural communities.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Pmwk2S

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) has released the launch timeline for the Alabama Rural ...
05/14/2026

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) has released the launch timeline for the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program (ARHTP). Healthcare providers, community organizations, and rural health stakeholders are encouraged to stay informed as updates on RFPs, trainings, and funding opportunities become available. 🏥📢

The Alabama Rural Health Association encourages members and partners to stay engaged as this initiative moves forward to strengthen rural healthcare across Alabama.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qcDTGk

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