Annual Rural Health Conference

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Let's put our heads together and push for rural health care progress with more than 80 innovative, practical, and cost-saving sessions at NRHA's virtual 44th Annual Rural Health Conference, 6th Rural Hospital Innovation Summit, and more May 4-7 in our new virtual environment.

And don't miss NRHA's Health Equity Conference and Rural Medical Education Conference occurring immediatly beforehand on May 4.

NRHA is now accepting applications for full-cost scholarships to attend the association’s virtual Annual Rural Health Conference events. Apply within the Scholarships tab.

“If you’re interested in actively engaging in transformational work on behalf of rural communities, NRHA’s annual events are where it’s at.” – NRHA member Peggy Wheeler
 

• icon-agenta Agenda

  2021 agenda:

  
  2021 Annual Rural Health Conference draft agenda (updated 04.08.21)

  
  Past agendas:

   

  • 2020 Annual Rural Health Conference agenda
  • 2019 Annual Rural Health Conference agenda
  • 2018 Annual Rural Health Conference agenda
  • 2017 Annual Rural Health Conference agenda

  
  Medical education and health equity events

  The annual Rural Medical Education Conference and Health Equity Conference (formerly the Rural Multiracial and Multicultural Health Conference) will both be held May 7 directly prior to the Annual Rural Health Conference.
  
  NRHA certificates of attendance will be available at the registration desk. Attendees may use these certificates with third-party organizations or their employer as documentation of having received conference hours of instruction.

• icon-scholarships Scholarships

  NRHA is now accepting applications for full-cost scholarships to attend the association’s virtual Annual Rural Health Conference events:

  • Apply for Annual Rural Health Conference scholarships
  • Apply for Health Equity Conference scholarships
  • Apply for Rural Medical Education Conference scholarships

  The scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to students and community members with a critical need for financial support with conference expenses.
  
  Funds will be granted to individuals who meet the eligibility criteria and who are unable to attend NRHA’s events without such support.

• icon-field-visits Field Visits

• icon-rates Rates

  Register for NRHA's virtual events

  
  
  Annual Conference
  Member: $368
  Non-Member: $418
  Student: $184
  
  Rural Hospital Innovation Summit
  Member: $368
  Non-Member: $418
  Student: $184
  
  Health Equity Conference
  Member: $100
  Non-Member: $150
  Student: $50
  
  Rural Medical Education Conference
  Member: $103
  Non-Member: $153
  Student: $52
  
  * includes a complimentary one-year membership for first-time NRHA members.
  
  ^ students receive a 50 percent discount on member rates when authenticated.
  
  Contact NRHA's registration team or call 816-756-3140 for more information.

• icon-exhibitors Exhibitors

  Exhibitors, sponsors and advertisers

  Don't miss the opportunity to increase your visibility in the rural market by engaging attendees at your booth, with ads and sponsorships, or by becoming a vetted NRHA Partner.
  
  Download NRHA's 2021 engagement guide or contact Colleen Bay to learn more.
  
  NRHA offers sponsorships for all events, providing a valuable opportunity for your organization to gain visibility. These sponsorships, ads and partnerships are great ways to get your company's message in the hands of hundreds of attendees. Remember, one-third of all U.S. hospitals are rural facilities.
   

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Unfortunately, it is becoming more common for association meetings and conventions to be targeted by third-party websites and online scams. NRHA never uses a third party booking service and registration for NRHA conferences is only possible via the online registration links found on our website.