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Strengthening the rural workforce: East Alabama Health tackles nursing shortage
Maintaining a trained workforce is one of the greatest challenges facing rural hospitals today. In Alabama, the shortage is particularly and increasingly severe, especially when it comes to nurses. East Alabama Health is addressing the problem in multiple ways.
Small Adirondack facility debuts modern emergency wing
Clifton-Fine Hospital in St. Lawrence County, N.Y., adjacent to the Canadian border, was long challenged by low patient numbers and an outdated, cramped emergency room so small and crowded that staff struggled to treat multiple patients with space or privacy.
Rural Hospitals at Risk: Cuts to Medicaid Would Further Threaten Access
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) would result in 1.8 million individuals in rural communities losing their Medicaid coverage by 2034. In addition, select Medicaid provisions in H.R. 1 would result in a $50.4 billion reduction in federal Medicaid spending on rural hospitals over 10 years.
Encore: Revolutionizing Rural Cardiac Care
In this Advancing Health encore episode, Josh Neff, CEO of CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital, discusses a new cutting-edge communication platform that sends patient EKGs directly from the ambulance to the cardiologist in real time.
Rural Health Care Leadership Conference | AHA
Annual Conference
Join rural health care leaders from across the nation at the AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference.
Hosted Buyer Forum
AHA Organizational Members – Interested in receiving complimentary registration? Consider our Hosted Buyer Forum. The Hosted Buyer Forum brings together hospital and health system buyers and influencers with solution providers. Take part in an intimate series of presentations and networking environment designed for those who play a role in your business decisions. This event is perfect for investigating and evaluating health solutions as potential partners or investment opportunities for your organization.
5 Innovations Strengthening the Rural Health Care Workforce
As health-care workforce shortages deepen nationwide, many of the most practical, scalable solutions are emerging not from large urban systems, but from rural communities willing to rethink how talent is developed, supported and retained.
Catalyst Conversation | Expanding Support & Community for Small & Rural Members
Catalyst Conversation for SHSMD rural and small members. Explore resources, shape 2026 programs, and connect with peers in similar organizations.
Webinar to discuss grant resources for rural health organizations
The AHA will host a webinar Feb. 13 at noon ET on the unique funding challenges and opportunities for rural health organizations. Participants will learn about the AHA’s support services for grant planning, prospecting and proposal writing.
Rural Education
The American Hospital Association has a wealth of media and educational resources available to rural hospitals and health systems. Here you will find the latest podcasts, webinars, toolkits, and more.