Exploring Rural Health Podcast
A monthly podcast focused on current issues in rural healthcare and population health. Hear from the leaders and experts at the local, state, and national level who are coming up with solutions to help meet rural communities’ needs.
Listen and subscribe on a variety of platforms
Exploring Rural Health Podcast
A monthly podcast focused on current issues in rural healthcare and population health. Hear from the leaders and experts at the local, state, and national level who are coming up with solutions to help meet rural communities’ needs.
Listen and subscribe on a variety of platforms
Transform Rural Health: Bridging the Gap for a Healthier Tomorrow
At the core of the Transform Rural Health campaign lies a fundamental belief: everyone, regardless of their geographical location, deserves access to the resources and support required to attain good
Exploring Trends in Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) from 2020 to 2022
In 2020, the National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC) took a significant step forward in their mission to provide accessible healthcare information by establishing the NARHC Research and Education
Request for Applications (RFA) for the Making Care Primary Model Now Available
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken a significant step towards enhancing healthcare with the release of a Request for Applications (RFA) outlining model payment, care delivery,
Exploring the Link Between Housing Quality and Health: A Closer Look at Rural-Urban Disparities
Housing quality plays a vital role in our overall health and well-being, yet the relationship between the two is often overlooked. When we think about health, factors like diet, exercise,
Housing Quality by Disability, Race, Ethnicity, and Rural-Urban Location: Findings From the American Community Survey
Housing quality plays a crucial role in determining the health and well-being of individuals and communities. A recent policy brief sheds light on this issue by exploring the relationship between
CMS Announces Multi-State Initiative to Strengthen Primary Care
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a new primary care model called the Making Care Primary (MCP) Model. This model will be implemented and tested in

Oral Health Disparities in New York by Bridget Walsh
By Bridget Walsh Most people don’t know a great deal about oral health. For example, did you know that tooth decay is a communicable disease? Or that it is

New NYSARH Executive Director featured in Business Press
New NYSARH Executive Director featured in business press: Crain’s New York httpshttps://www.crainsnewyork.com/whos-news/liz-urbanski-farrell-new-york-state-association-rural-health?utm_source=health-pulse-friday&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20240620&utm_content=idio-headline1://www.crainsnewyork.com/whos-news/liz-urbanski-farrell-new-york-state-association\, and American Business Journals (link to come).

Capital Tonight interview highlights NYSARH’s goals for rural health, new Executive Director
Capital Tonight interview highlights NYSARH’s goals for rural health, new Executive Director (July 3, 2024): https://nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-politics/new-york/politics/2024/07/02/new-head-of-n-y–rural-health-association-on-funding

Capital Pressroom coverage of NYSARH’s goals and new Executive Director
Capital Pressroom coverage of NYSARH’s goals and new Executive Director (July 1, 2024): https://capitolpressroom.org/2024/07/01/new-advocate-for-rural-health-care-providers/
NYS Association for Rural Health Appoints Liz Urbanski-Farrell as its First Employed Executive Director, Marking a New Era for Rural Health in New York
Historic Appointment Signals Enhanced Leadership and Commitment to Rural Health (Albany, N.Y.) — The New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH) proudly announces the appointment of Liz Urbanski-Farrell,