Title: Rural Health Policy Introduction - Rural Health Information Hub
Headings: Rural Health Policy
Rural Health Policy
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of issues does rural health policy address?
What role does the federal government play in the rural health policy process?
What is the role of the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP)?
Which federal agencies participate in the rural health policy process?
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agencies
Other Executive Branch Departments and Offices
Independent Congressional Agencies
How does the rural health policymaking process work?
How do researchers support rural health policy?
What role do membership organizations play in advocating for rural health issues?
What resources are available to stay current on evolving rural health policy?
Resources on Federal Policy
How can I influence rural health policy?
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Content: In this unique capacity, FORHP serves as a voice for rural communities in federal actions related to health and  healthcare. Another primary function of FORHP is providing management and support services for the National Advisory Committee on  Rural Health and Human Services (NACRHHS). NACRHHS is a 21-member panel of rural experts that  provides recommendations to the Secretary of HHS on issues related to rural health and human services. Which federal agencies participate in the rural health policy process? Along with the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP), the following agencies work to address rural health policy issues: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agencies
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Works collaboratively to make healthcare affordable, safer, higher quality, equitable, and more accessible  through evidence-based research. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Conducts research and provides health information to protect Americans from health, safety, and security  threats. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Administers Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Health Insurance  Marketplace. Within CMS, the Rural  Health Council works to ensure CMS initiatives appropriately address rural healthcare concerns. In  addition, the CMS Innovation Center supports the development and  testing of new healthcare payment and service delivery models.