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
and located in the Health Resources and Services Administration.
Congress charged the Office with informing and advising the Department
of Health and Human Services on matters affecting rural hospitals,
and health care, co-ordinating activities within the department
that relate to rural health care, and maintaining a national information
clearinghouse. [text
of the authorizing legislation.] 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:
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The Office's Annual Report is available
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The
Office of Rural Health Policy is staffed by professionals
with a wide variety of experience and knowledge in health
care policy, research and delivery.
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