Annual Rural Health Conference

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.

Annual Conference agendas

2025 Annual Rural Health Conference draft agenda (updated 05.01.25)

Past agendas:

2024 Annual Rural Health Conference agenda
2023 Annual Rural Health Conference agenda
2022 Annual Rural Health Conference agenda
2021 Annual Rural Health Conference agenda
2020 Annual Rural Health Conference agenda

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 (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

The CDC Experience at NRHA's Annual Conference is limited to 100 participants and is now sold out.

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.

Partners, Sponsors, and Supporting Non-Profit Organizations

NRHA’s Annual Conference is made possible thanks to the unwavering support of our partners, as well as the non-profit organizations and sponsors who stand with rural health. These organizations don’t just show up—they invest in the future of rural communities and the leaders who serve them by supporting this event.

Meet the supporters behind the conference

Exhibitors, Sponsors and Advertisers

NRHA provides sponsorships for all its events, offering your organization the best opportunity to enhance visibility among those serving rural health care. It's essential to note that one-third of all U.S. hospitals operate in rural areas.

Sponsorships and Exhibits

Seize the unique opportunity to elevate your brand and forge valuable relationships at the nation's premier rural health care conference. Engage directly with rural health professionals and thought leaders through our exclusive sponsorship options.

Exhibit space is only available with a sponsorship and is limited each year. We encourage you to secure your spot by choosing the sponsorship that best fits your goals, completing and submitting the Insertion Order, and marking May 20-23 on your calendar to guarantee your presence and boost your rural health care connections. Review our 2025 Annual Conference Sponsorship Guide for more details.

 Nonprofit entities have exclusive access to dedicated exhibit opportunities without the need for a sponsorship. To learn more and inquire about nonprofit exhibit opportunities, please email us at submit@nrhasc.com.

Rural Hospitals Partnerships

Explore how our Rural Hospital Partnership Program can amplify your brand and deepen your impact throughout the year.

• Exclusive Exhibits: Partner-only exhibit spaces to showcase your solutions.
• Subject Matter Expert: Present your expertise through our trusted platforms.
• Partner Benefits: Gain access to exclusive events, direct e-blasts, and educational opportunities.
• Legislative Alerts: Stay informed with policy updates and breaking rural health care news.
• Special Interest Groups: Participate in vibrant discussions and share your initiatives with the rural health care community.
• Organizational Page: Highlight your organization on a dedicated page of our website.
   

Nonprofit Partnership Program

Designed for nonprofit entities serving rural health care, this program aligns your mission with NRHA’s goals and grants year-long visibility to rural health care professionals and institutions. To learn more about our nonprofit partnership opportunities, please review our Nonprofit Partnership Guide.

Become an NRHA Partner

Apply today to become an NRHA Partner and connect with key decision-makers in rural health care.

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.

Security

Unfortunately, it is becoming more common for association meetings and conventions to be targeted by third-party websites and online scams. NRHA never uses a third party booking service and registration for NRHA conferences is only possible via the online registration links found on our website.