Membership Types and Benefits
NRHA is unique in that it brings together individual health practitioners, rural health clinic personnel, hospital staff, rural medical educators, state and federal agencies and other rural health enthusiasts dedicated to improving health care in rural America.
Organizational Membership
Organizational membership is designed to support hospitals, rural and community health centers, health systems and state and federal agencies.
Rural Health Clinics
Rural health clinic membership is designed to support the health care professionals and office staff of rural health clinics.
Individual Membership
Individual membership is structured for rural health professionals and academia.
Supporting Membership
Supporting membership is available to corporations, agencies, professional societies, state rural health associations and other organizations that want to support a higher degree of association activity.
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Organizational Membership
Membership dues: Based on total number of employees
Organizational membership is designed to support hospitals, rural and community health centers, health systems and state and federal agencies. Membership dues are based on total number of individuals employed by the health care facility.
Annual Fee (based on total number of employees) | |
Employees | Dues |
25 or fewer employees (Level 1) | $660 |
26 to 100 employees (Level 2) | $1,200 |
More than 100 employees (Level 3) | $1,980 |
Organizational members receive full privileges of the association including:
Member Benefits by Membership Category
Benefits |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Dues | $660 | $1,200 | $1,980 |
Enrollment of Members | Up to 5 | Up to 9 | 10 or more |
Conference Discounts | √ | √ | √ |
Bookstore Discounts | √ | √ | √ |
NRHA Connect (rural health social networking site) | √ | √ | √ |
Job Bank Postings | 5 free | 10 free | unlimited |
Legislative Action Alerts (electronic) | √ | √ | √ |
Legislative Action website | √ | √ | √ |
Rural Health Connect (e-newsletter) | √ | √ | √ |
Rural Road (electronic) | √ | √ | √ |
Rural Roads Print | √ | √ | √ |
Journal of Rural Health | √ | √ | √ |
Affiliation with up to two constituency groups | √ | √ | √ |
Two votes on NRHA matters | √ | √ | √ |
Participate on Committee, Councils, or other groups | √ | √ | √ |
Click here to apply for NRHA membership online.
Click here to download a printable application to mail or fax.
Rural Health Clinics
Membership dues: $325
Rural health clinic membership is designed to support the health care professionals and office staff of rural health clinics so they can stay current with rural health matters. The membership also provides the clinic a voice and resources and includes benefits for up to three staff members.
- Full complement of benefits for up to three staff
- Access to NRHA Connect (rural health social networking site)
- Participation in committee, councils, or other groups
- Member rates on NRHA services, products and educational conference activities
- Access to the NRHA Rural Health Career Center with three free job postings
- Access to Rural Health Connect monthly electronic newsletter
- Access to electronic Action Alerts
- Legislative Action Center web site
- Annual subscription to Rural Roads magazine
- Annual subscription to The Journal of Rural Health
- One vote on NRHA matters
- Affiliation with one constituency group
Click here to apply for NRHA membership online.
Click here to download a printable application to mail or fax.
Individual Membership
Membership dues: $225
Individual membership is structured for rural health professionals and academia. This level of membership entitles one individual to full privileges of the association including:
- Access to the NRHA Rural Health Career Center
- Access to Rural Health Connect monthly electronic newsletter
- Access to electronic Action Alerts
- Legislative Action Center web site
- Annual subscription to Rural Roads magazine
- Annual subscription to The Journal of Rural Health
- One vote on NRHA matters
- Affiliation with one constituency group
- Member rates on NRHA services, products and educational conference activities
Click here to apply for NRHA membership online.
Click here to download a printable application to mail or fax.
Supporting Membership
Membership dues: $3500
Supporting membership is available to corporations, agencies, professional societies, state rural health associations and other organizations that want to support a higher degree of association activity on behalf of their constituency. Supporting members receive full privileges of membership including:
- A full complement of benefits for 10 or more individuals in the organization and the opportunity to bring additional employees to NRHA events at the member rate
- Access to NRHA Connect (rural health social networking site)
- Participation in committees, councils, or other groups
- Half-price attendance to two NRHA conferences
- Member rates on NRHA services, products and all educational conference activities
- Unlimited free job postings on the NRHA Rural Health Career Center
- Access to Rural Health Connect monthly electronic newsletter
- Access to electronic Action Alerts
- Legislative Action Center web site
- Annual subscription to Rural Roads magazine
- Annual subscription to The Journal of Rural Health (two print copies per organization, plus online access)
- Two votes on NRHA matters
- Affiliation with up to two constituency groups
Student Membership
Membership dues: $10
This category of membership is designed for full-time students enrolled in at least 12 concurrent credit hours per semester of a health-related training program at any level. Individuals with full-time employment are not eligible for student membership. Student members receive most privileges of the association including:
- Access to Rural Health Connect monthly electronic newsletter
- Access to electronic Action Alerts
- Legislative Action Center web site
- Annual subscription to Rural Roads magazine
- Online access to The Journal of Rural Health (must provide proof of student identification)
- Affiliation with one constituency group
- Student member rate for all conference activities
- One vote on NRHA matters
- One-time 50 percent discount to upgrade to a full individual membership
- Access to the NRHA Rural Health Career Center
Click here to apply for NRHA membership online.
Click here to download a printable application to mail or fax.
Friends of NRHA
Formally known as advocate membership, Friends of NRHA is designed to provide a method for individuals and organizations to donate charitable funds to NRHA. The goal is to increase the number of unrestricted donations to NRHA to put money into areas and projects most in need.
Public and private grant funding often restricts NRHA projects. Many desirable activities and projects fall outside the scope of this funding, leaving NRHA unable to expand into needed areas. Therefore, NRHA must look to additional unrestricted private donors to fund new initiatives and keep membership and conference fees stable amidst continually rising costs. This program will provide an avenue for the association to fund student scholarships to conferences, events, and activities; 30 percent of every dollar donated will go toward scholarships for students preparing for a career in rural health.
Membership Benefits
Rural Health Connect
Rural Health Connect carries the latest Capitol Hill developments regarding legislation that impacts rural Americans. It also contains information regarding recent activities and initiatives within the NRHA, as well as updates on NRHA conferences, resources of interest to those working in rural health care and employment and funding opportunities for rural professionals. Rural Health Connect is sent out once a month electronically to all levels of NRHA membership with valid e-mail addresses.
NRHA Connect
NRHA Connect was created to help you network with colleagues and experts with similar job duties, interests and goals with the hope of building a stronger community to advance rural health. Network with your peers and exchange ideas and information. Ask questions and get answers from industry professionals. Participate in on-line forums.
Discounts Receive discounts on conference registration, bookstore items and webinars.
Electronic Action Alerts
Electronic Action Alerts contain late-breaking rural health updates and must reads for grassroots activism. Action Alerts are sent to all levels of NRHA membership with valid e-mail addresses.
Rural Health Career Center
Exclusive listings of current job openings and resumes within the rural health care industry can be found in the Rural Health Career Center, which is distributed to the membership once a month in the Rural Health Connect electronic newsletter.
Legislative Action Center
This online action center makes it simple to stay abreast of legislative activities, as well as to stay updated on appropriations with quick, self-explanatory overviews on rural health program federal support.
NRHA policy briefs and issue papers
Developed specifically with a rural health perspective and regularly referenced by legislators and top health care decision makers, these materials give those in the rural health field a voice in the regulatory process.
Rural Roads
The NRHA's highly acclaimed quarterly magazine focuses on human-interest stories and successful programs that keep rural America healthy. The magazine's mission is to educate, entertain and inspire rural health professionals.
The Journal of Rural Health
A peer-reviewed scientific journal, The Journal of Rural Health encompasses policy review model evaluations, demonstration projects and statistics to improve rural health practices.
NRHA Rural Health Bookstore
Featuring publications of the NRHA, this online bookstore contains various media relating to rural health as well as other NRHA merchandise. NRHA members receive discounted rates on some titles.
Constituency group affiliation
To accommodate the diverse NRHA membership, members can affiliate with a constituency group to network and learn about areas of rural health that interest them most.
NRHA teleconferences, continuing education events and conferences
NRHA events and networking opportunities keep members current with the latest information, advances and resources in rural health. Annual events include:
- NRHA Annual Conference
- Rural Health Policy Institute
- Rural Multiracial and Multicultural Health Conference
- Critical Access Hospital Conference
- Rural Health Clinic Conference
- Quality and Clinical Conference
- Rural Medical Educators Conference
- NRHA Skill-Building Workshop
- Medication Use in Rural America Conference
Services Corporation
The NRHA Services Corporation is a subsidiary of NRHA that oversees the NRHA Preferred Business Sponsor program. This program seeks to connect members with businesses where members have identified needs in the following service areas:
- Communication and survey responses
- Referral of businesses from which members would benefit
- Consideration of Preferred Business Sponsors
NRHA Services Corporation contact: Larry Bedell, 913-269-1199 or larrybedell@aol.com.
