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Rural Health Services
Over 57 million rural Americans depend on their hospital as an important source of care as well as a critical component of their area's economic and social fabric. Location, size, workforce, payment and access to capital challenge small or rural hospitals and the communities they serve. Collaborating with state and regional hospital associations and with advice from its member council, the Section tracks the issues, develops policies and identifies solutions to our most pressing problems.
Chair File: Overcoming Challenges, Advancing Innovation in Rural Health Care
All hospital and health system leaders are committed to delivering the best possible care to the people we serve while navigating the changes and challenges we face.
2026 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference
The 2026 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, February 8-11 in San Antonio, will gather more than 1,000 rural health leaders committed to advancing rural health and providing quality care for patients and communities. The conference will feature top rural practitioners sharing actionable strategies and resources aimed at improving access to care, leveraging unique workforce approaches and implementing digital technologies. We will explore the most significant challenges facing rural health care providers and present innovative approaches to transform care delivery and business practices.
Hosted Buyer Forum
The AHA wants to help you find the right solutions and strategic improvements for your organization by connecting you with other hospital leaders and our strategic partners at the Hosted Buyer Forum at the AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference.
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Education & Events
Registration information for the AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Summit
Continuing Education Credits
Education & Events
Learn and earn continuing education credit at the AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference.
AHA Data Visualizations
A collection of infographics from AHA Hospital Statistics on Fast Facts on U.S. Hospitals, Fast Facts on U.S. Health Systems, Fast Facts on U.S. Rural Hospitals, and Obstetrics: U.S. Rural Hospitals.
AHA names Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award winner, finalists
The AHA Feb. 5 announced WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, W.Va., as the 2026 recipient of the new Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Get information on how to reach your rural health care target as a sponsor of the AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference.