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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.
Medicaid Coverage Supports Rural Patients, Hospitals, and Communities
One in seven Americans live in rural areas and rely on rural hospitals and health systems for the health and well-being of their communities.
Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Insights and Innovation in Rural Hospitals with Mark Boucot of Potomac Valley Hospital
This year I’ll be continuing the AHA Leadership Dialogue series and talking with health care, business and community leaders on trending topics in the field.
Futurescan 2026: 4 Insights That Will Shape Hospital Strategy
Hospitals and health systems must rethink traditional strategies and embrace bold transformation to remain financially strong amid policy, workforce and reimbursement challenges, according to the 2026 Futurescan report.
Leadership Dialogue
Join AHA’s Board Chair Marc Boom, M.D., for Leadership Dialogue as he discusses key issues with hospitals colleagues from across the country. Watch the video and listen to the podcasts. New videos will post the last Monday of each month.
From Closure to Comeback: A Rural ICU Is Reborn
In this Leadership Dialogue conversation, Marc Boom, M.D., president and CEO of Houston Methodist and the 2026 AHA board chair, sits down with Mark Boucot, president and CEO of WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital, to explore how rural hospitals can leverage technology and partnerships to deliver care close to home.
Speaking Opportunities
Education & Events
We will begin the design process this spring and would be pleased to consider your speaking proposal. We are especially interested in presentations that feature rural hospital executives, physicians and trustees as presenters.
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.
Registration
Education & Events
Registration information for the AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Summit
Hotel & Travel
Hotel and travel information for the 2027 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference.