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Advancing Sustainable Rural Health Transformation

Helping Rural Communities Thrive
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The Rural Health Redesign Center

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About RHRC

At the Rural Health Redesign Center, our mission is to protect and promote access to high-quality healthcare in rural communities nationwide.

“Having participated in many strategic planning exercises, I found this experience to be the best I have ever been a part of. The pace and length of meetings worked very well, and the end product is exceptional.”

—Leadership Member, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, VT

“Thank you for your excellent work guiding all of us at NVRH through the strategic planning process. I feel like we now have a plan with clear, attainable goals, that will put NVRH on a much better footing!”

—Mary Parent, Director Chair of Business Law Group, VT

“The work of the RHRC has transformed our hospital’s focus from providing ‘sick’ care to providing HEALTHcare, which has helped drive many other strategic initiatives.”

—Dave Hoff, Former CEO Wayne Memorial Hospital, PA

“Deep understanding of rural health, highly engaged, very supportive.”

—Board Member, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, VT

“The [Model] has helped us create financial stability, which gives our hospital the opportunity to assess community needs and to grow, establish, and implement positive changes.”

—Participant, PA Rural Health Model

“The RHRC has been an invaluable partner and great help at this time. They have provided insight, instructions, professionals, support, you name it. Their work and commitment [are] totally different from any other advisor or consultant we have been able to hire. Their goal is our success, the same as ours—that is their difference [from] others we have hired.”

—Carla Flack, Board Member Bucktail Medical Center, PA

“Through the support and assistance of the Rural Health Redesign Center we were successful in our facility transitioning to a Rural Emergency Hospital. The first in our state. Their knowledge and expertise were invaluable throughout this process. The Center is a tremendous resource and asset for rural communities and healthcare providers.”

—Bill Jolley, Vice President, TriStar Health Alliance, HCA Healthcare, TN

“Where to start? the strategic planning work was excellent, and provided a great foundation from which to build our relationship. all our engagements have been top notch, and has helped us significantly improve operations.”

—Shawn Tester, CEO, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, VT

“I tell everyone who asks about our REH conversion what a benefit it has been to have the RHRC team with us through this process. We would not have been able to come as far as we have without the assistance.”

—Aaron Herbel, Administrator, Mercy Hospital, KS

Who We Serve

States

Helping states build stronger rural health systems

We work with state health agencies, policymakers, and regional organizations to improve rural healthcare access, close health outcome gaps, and develop long-term strategies that work for the communities they serve.

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Rural Healthcare Organizations and Communities

Direct support for rural hospitals and clinics

We work with rural hospitals, clinics, and community health organizations on technical assistance, strategic planning, and care delivery. Our services are free to eligible participants. If your organization is facing financial pressure, exploring a care model change, or building capacity to serve your community better, we can help.

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What We Do

We offer a wide range of services to support and advance rural healthcare. From technical assistance to targeted current initiatives, we’re here to help rural communities thrive.

Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)

Alternative Payment Models

Financial Modeling & Analytics

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Regulatory Compliance

Planning

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Current Technical Assistance Programs

Rural Emergency Hospital (REH)

We provide expert guidance on navigating the complexities of the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation. We have resources for hospitals considering conversion, current REH hospitals, state offices, and associations.

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Appalachian Region Technical Assistance

We offer free technical assistance and possible startup funding to help rural healthcare organizations assess and address community needs in the Appalachian region.

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Peer Recovery Expansion Project (PREP)

We place Peer Recovery Specialists in hospital emergency departments to enhance healthcare for patients experiencing substance use disorder or behavioral health issues.

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