Rural Health Access Conference
Location: Atlanta, Ga.We'll see you in Atlanta
Join NRHA and hundreds of rural health leaders from across the country down in ATL to help raise the standard for rural health with over 80 innovative, practical, and cost-saving sessions and much more.
NRHA's expanded and renamed Rural Health Access Conference, one of the only meetings in the nation to focus on under-represented populations in rural America, is May 19-20 in Atlanta, Ga.
This conference is designed for those who are dedicated to bringing quality health care and health care services to underserved populations.
We are so excited to see everyone in Atlanta this spring.
CDC Experience
Sign up for the CDC Experience for $35 when you register for NRHA's Annual Conference events for your chance to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters at 3:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 22. The event is limited to 100 participants and will sell out fast.
Register for NRHA's Atlanta events
For more information or to register email NRHA's registration team or call 816-756-3140.
Early rates (on or before April 25)
Rural Health Access Conference May 19-20
Member $310*
Non-member $410^
Student $155
Rural Medical Education Conference May 20
Member $132*
Non-member $232^
Student $66
Annual Conference/Rural Hospital Innovation Summit May 20-23
Member $815*
Non-member $915^
Student $408
Standard rates (after April 25)
Rural Health Access Conference May 19-20
Member $410*
Non-member $510^
Student $205
Rural Medical Education Conference May 20
Member $232*
Non-member $332^
Student $116
Annual Conference/Rural Hospital Innovation Summit May 20-23
Member $915*
Non-member $1015^
Student $458
* must authenticate as NRHA and student members. Contact NRHA's membership team for assistance.
^ cost includes a complimentary one-year NRHA membership for individual first-time members.
Contact NRHA's registration team or call 816-756-3140 for more information.
Student Rate Policy
Student registration is only available to full-time students enrolled in at least 12 concurrent credit hours per semester (or 9 hours for graduate students) of a health-related training program at any level. Individuals with full-time employment are not eligible for student registration. Registrants will be required to provide a class schedule reflecting currently enrolled credit hours and to confirm employment status.
NRHA COVID policy
With your onsite registration, you certify that you are, or will be prior to the conference, fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by one of the three FDA approved vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J).
NRHA will adhere to CDC Guidelines on Masking according to their COVID-19 Community Level Tool that determines prevention steps according to threat levels. While masks are always encouraged, they will not be required except when the community threat level as determined by the CDC for the Atlanta metropolitan area is HIGH, or if state/local mandates are imposed at the time of our conference.
NRHA Refund policy
For cancellations received by National Rural Health Association at least 30 days prior to a conference or seminar, a full refund, less a 30% processing fee, will be provided to the registrant.
For cancellations received less than 30 days prior to a conference or seminar, a credit towards attendance at a future conference or seminar will be provided.
No refunds or credits will be provided for no-shows and cancellation notifications received after the conference or seminar is held.
Rural Health Access Conference Agendas
2025 Rural Health Access Conference agenda (updated 04.29.25)
NRHA certificates of attendance will be available at the registration desk. Attendees may use these certificates with third-party organizations or their employer as documentation of having received conference hours of instruction.
Conference Hotel
Atlanta Marriott Marquis (almost sold out)
265 Peachtree Center Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 521-0000
Book your hotel online by April 25 to receive the group rate of $245 plus tax (16.9% plus $5/night Ga. hotel fee) or mention NRHA when you call to reserve within our discounted room block.
Alternative Hotels
Hilton Atlanta (1 block or 0.2 miles away)
255 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
Hyatt Regency Atlanta (1 block or 0.1 miles away)
265 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
The Westin Peachtree Plaza (3 blocks or 0.3 miles away)
210 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
The CDC Experience
Thursday, May 22, from 3:30 - 7:00 p.m. EDT including a reception hosted by the CDC Foundation
Sign up for $35 when you register for NRHA's Annual Conference events. Limited to 100 participants and will sell out fast.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Global Communications Center Roybal Campus
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30329
Interested in meeting CDC staff and learning more about the agency’s rural health work? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pleased to host the CDC Experience at the CDC headquarters during NRHA's 2025 Annual Conference.
The CDC Experience will provide you an opportunity to make connections with CDC staff and hear about the agency and its efforts to improve the health of rural populations.
Participants will also have the opportunity to visit the CDC Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate that uses award-winning exhibits and innovative programming to educate visitors about the value of public health and presents the rich heritage and vast accomplishments of CDC.
Advertisers and sponsors
Nonprofit Exhibitors and Sponsors
NRHA offers exclusive exhibit space opportunities for nonprofit organizations at the association's Rural Health Access Conference. This provides a valuable platform for mission-driven nonprofits to strengthen their rural relationships and achieve their mission by engaging with rural health care professionals and making a meaningful impact on the communities that need it most.
Sponsorship opportunities are available to both nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
Download the full Rural Health Access Conference Sponsorship Guide, which includes pricing, options, and the form to secure exhibit space for eligible nonprofits.
In addition, nonprofits can explore our Nonprofit Partnership Program, offering year-long opportunities to deepen engagement with rural health care professionals.
Don’t miss the chance to boost your visibility and connect with rural health leaders by securing your exhibit space at NRHA's 2025 Rural Health Access Conference. Contact us today to learn more!
Continuing Education
By attending the Annual Rural Health Conference offered by the National Rural Health Association, participants may earn up to nine hours ACHE Qualified Education Hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation. Download an attendance certificate for the most recent Critical Access Hospital Conference.
COVID-19 Precautions
NRHA strongly recommends all attendees are fully vaccinated against COVID prior to attending. The CDC has identified the following symptoms of a COVID-19 infection. If you have one or more of these symptoms in the days prior to or during the event, please do not participate.
If you are waiting for COVID-19 test results or have had close contact with a person who has tested positive for or who has COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home unless you receive a negative test result before the event. Also, please report to NRHA if you test positive for COVID after the event such that you may have received and/or spread the virus at the event.
Please review the current guidance and resources for Louisiana. As the COVID-19 virus and its variants are highly contagious, event attendees acknowledge the risk of exposure, assume all such risk, and NRHA shall not be held liable.
There's even more in store
Don't forget to also register for NRHA's 48th Annual Rural Health Conference, the nation's largest gathering of rural health pros, occurring immediately afterward May 20-23.
These events are created for anyone with an interest in rural health care, including rural health practitioners, hospital administrators, clinic directors and lay health workers, social workers, state and federal health employees, academics, community members and more.
We’ll help you navigate the shifting currents of rural health with more than 80 innovative, practical, and cost-saving sessions — and even more at NRHA’s 10th Rural Hospital Innovation Summit May 20-23 and NRHA's 22nd Rural Medical Education Conference May 20.