Coordinating federal strategies to strengthen rural health

Rural communities continue to face persistent challenges related to access, workforce capacity, and financial sustainability. In response, federal agencies are advancing policies, funding, and technical assistance programs to strengthen rural health systems and improve outcomes. 

This webinar brings together senior leaders from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to share perspectives on their agencies’ current rural health priorities and initiatives, including their roles in the Rural Health Transformation Program. Panelists will discuss how federal investments and strategies are supporting rural communities, where agencies are aligning efforts, and how states and local partners can engage with these programs.

The session will offer participants a clearer understanding of what’s ahead across federal efforts—including the Rural Health Transformation Program—and how coordinated approaches can strengthen rural health systems.

What you’ll learn:

• Current rural health priorities and initiatives across CMS, HRSA, and CDC.
• How federal agencies are aligning policy, funding, and technical assistance to support rural communities.
• Where federal investments are driving impact and where gaps remain.
• Opportunities for states, health systems, and community partners to engage with federal rural health programs.

Join us for a cross-agency discussion on how federal programs and partnerships are shaping the future of rural health—and what it means for states, health systems, and communities.