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 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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