Resources

Rural Health Research

• Rural Health Research Gateway
• Rural Health Information Hub
• Rural Health Research Center Programs

Resources for Small Rural Hospitals

Rural hospitals are a great benefit to their communities but they often face numerous financial and operational challenges. The State Office of Rural Health provides technical assistance, support and services to small rural hospitals throughout Tennessee.

• Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (FLEX)
  
• Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program
• Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services
• Hospital Quality Improvement
• Critical Access Hospitals
• Critical Access Hospitals (additional information) 
• Provider Recruitment and Retention
• Hospital Closures

Health Resources & Services Administration

HRSA provides equitable health care to the nation's highest need rural counties and municipalities.  

• Federal Office of Rural Health Policy
• Health Professional Shortage Area Data
• National Health Service Corps
• Primary Health Center Program