Arizona Center for Rural Health

Arizona Center for Rural Health has developed a set of tools to inform the Rural Health Transformation Program planning and implementation. Have you seen the latest grant opportunities? Visit: https://bit.ly/4fH7OE8 to learn more.

Arizona Rural Health Transformation Program Toolkit Overview: The 870-page H.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), was signed into law 7/4/25. The 17-page Title VII, Sec. 71401 of H.R. 1, details the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). It stipulates $10 billion per year for five fiscal years 2026-30. Half will be dist...

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University of Arizona Newsletter Arizona Center for Rural Health has developed a set of tools to inform the Rural Health Transformation Program planning and implementation. 

As part of the University of Arizona Center for Rural Health's five-year strategic planning process, Joseph Ichter, DrPH, recently met with leaders from critical access hospitals across Northern Arizona. These conversations focused on the challenges and opportunities facing rural healthcare, including workforce, reimbursement, access to care, and health policy. The listening tour continues across Southern Arizona as AzCRH works alongside partners to improve the health and well-being of Arizona's rural and underserved communities.

AHCCCS invites rural residents, providers, Tribal partners, community organizations, local governments, and other stakeholders to provide feedback on the Arizona RHTP. Check out our calendar to register for in-person or virtual options at: https://bit.ly/4finVb2

Home | Center For Rural Health WelcomeThe Arizona Center for Rural Health (AzCRH) core mission is to improve the health and wellness of Arizona’s rural and underserved populations. AzCRH Serves Rural Arizona by: Providing education, technical assistance, data and analysis to rural hospitals and providers to help them adapt ...

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AzCRH Director, Dr. Dan Derksen, shares insights on policy changes to the healthcare landscape on AZPM podcast. To listen visit: https://bit.ly/4yiX2eb

Healthcare access: Policy, tech and price increases Emma Wager, a senior analyst for the nonpartisan health policy organization KFF, and Dr. Daniel Derksen, Director of the University of Arizona Center for Rural Health share insights on policy changes to the healthcare landscape, and how telehealth initiatives and AI tools are paving the way to trans...

We are closed in observance of Independence Day on 7/3.

To celebrate 100 years of the Wickenburg Community Hospital, WCH, has a new Mobile Health Clinic. This clinic is an extension of the Congress Rural Health Clinic. It will be going to neighboring communities with not one but two exam rooms and lab capabilities.

The Margin and Arizona Luminaria take an in-depth look at the challenges facing Arizona colonias, from water access and infrastructure needs to health and housing concerns. Read more:

Deserted at the Border An extensive look at complex challenges facing rural communities in Southern Arizona.

Photos are available from the sold-out 52nd Annual Arizona Rural Health Conference in Flagstaff. Visit: https://bit.ly/43PikCw