Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration - ORHP
shirsch@hrsa.gov
www.ruralhealth.hrsa.gov
Other Contact Information
5600 Fishers Lane
Room 9A-55
Rockville,
20857
301-443-0835 (Voice)
301-443-2803 (FAX)
Description
The Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP) promotes better health care service in rural America. Established in August
1987 by the Administration, the office was subsequently authorized by Congress in December 1987. ORHP's
responsibility is for policy advocacy and information development. The office works both within government at federal, state and local levels, and with the private sector -- with associations, foundations, providers and community leaders -- to seek solutions to rural health care problems. In particular the office: expresses the views of rural constituencies within the federal government; advises the Secretary of Health and Human Services on the rural impact of the Department's policies and regulations; provides staff support to the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services; promotes federal, state and local cooperation by supporting and working with state offices of rural health; promotes rural health research within the Department of Health and Human Services and supports such research in national rural health research centers across the country; and sponsors a national clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of rural health information.
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