Organization URL(s)
www.ruralhealth.hrsa.gov
orhpwebsite@hrsa.gov
Other Contact Information
5600 Fishers Lane
10B-45
Rockville, 20857
301-443-0835 (Voice)
301-443-2803 (FAX)
Description
The Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP) coordinates activities related to rural health care within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Part of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), ORHP has department-wide responsibility for analyzing the possible effects of policy on 62 million residents of rural communities. Created by Section 711 of the Social Security Act, ORHP advises the Secretary on health issues within these communities, including the effects of Medicare and Medicaid on rural citizens’ access to care, the viability of rural hospitals, and the availability of physicians and other health professionals.
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Review Date
Thursday, Aug 04, 2011
