Rural Resources

A rural physician in a healthcare facility.

Creating Rural Physician Training Sites: Not Easy, Not Simple, But Happening With Federal Support

Building on research showing that physicians trained in rural areas are more likely to stay rural, federal funding is supporting new rural residency program start-ups …
Read More
A healthcare provider holding a stethoscope in the shape of a heart.

All 50 States Seek to Transform Rural Health with CMS

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced that all 50 states submitted applications for the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program—a landmark …
Read More
A screenshot of the Rural Data Explorer Page.

Rural Data Explorer

View a wide range of data on health disparities, health workforce, demographics, and more. Explore how metropolitan and nonmetro counties compare, nationwide and by state. …
Read More
Doctor treating a child patient with the text "Rural Health Matters"

National Rural Health Day 2025

National Rural Health Day is November 20th, 2025. One in seven Americans live in rural areas, meaning they face greater challenges in accessing health care, …
Read More