One Department Serving Rural America: HHS Rural Task Force Report to the Secretary

This report presents the findings of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Rural Task Force and details its goals, strategies, and recommendations for improving rural policy development and services. It discusses health and social services challenges facing rural America, describes HHS programs serving rural communities, and highlights comments the Rural Task Force received from more than 450 individuals and organizations. The report includes references.