Advocacy

Advocating for rural in the legislative branch

NRHA advocates before Congress using rural health legislative policies developed by the association’s membership on behalf of all rural health stakeholders. NRHA also serves as the primary rural resource for elected officials, policy leaders, and other organizations on the unique challenges and opportunities facing rural patients and providers. 


Tools for advocacy

Coordinated grassroots efforts by NRHA members and other rural health advocates are critical to ensuring rural and underserved populations have access to health care. These tools will help you advocate for rural health: 
 

Policy agenda 

NRHA’s policy agenda  is developed by soliciting input from membership. Policies adopted by the Rural Health Congress are included in the agenda, which is approved each year by the  Government Affairs Committee. The agenda reflects the mission and priorities of the organization. 


Letters to congressional leadership

 

Letters of support

 

​Legislative resources 

 

Congressional caucuses and coalitions 

The Senate Rural Health Caucus and the House Rural Health Coalition are made up of rural health champions in Congress. Each has passed significant legislation to improve the lives of rural Americans. We urge members of Congress from rural districts and states to join these important groups. 
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