Who are the members of the Arkansas Rural Health Partnership?

Who are the members of the Arkansas Rural Health Partnership?

Our goal is to ensure access to quality and localized healthcare throughout rural Arkansas through collaborative efforts. The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP) is a public nonprofit comprised of 14 rural hospital and 2 FQHC members spanning south Arkansas.

What are the rural hospital programs in the US?

Rural Hospital Programs Rural hospitals represent more than half of all hospitals in the United States, providing essential access to inpatient, outpatient, and emergency medical services in rural communities. FORHP provides technical assistance and support to address the unique needs of rural hospitals through the following programs.

Is there a national office of rural health?

The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health developed the State Office of Rural Health Roadmap for Working with Vulnerable Hospitals (October 2016) to identify tools and resources to help SORHs and communities deal with closures.

How does the FLEX program help rural hospitals?

Hospitals interested in participating in the Flex Program should contact their State Office of Rural Health to determine eligibility. SHIP funds state governments to support rural hospitals with 49 beds or fewer. SHIP enables small rural hospitals:

Our goal is to ensure access to quality and localized healthcare throughout rural Arkansas through collaborative efforts. The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP) is a public nonprofit comprised of 14 rural hospital and 2 FQHC members spanning south Arkansas.

What does the Arkansas Department of Health do?

The Arkansas Department of Health, through its Rural Health & Primary Care program, promotes the development of community-based health care services and systems throughout Arkansas to ensure that well managed, quality health services are available to all citizens.

How does the federal government help rural hospitals?

Providing technical assistance and training opportunities to rural hospitals that have converted to Critical Access Hospital status. Coordination and collaboration of federal, state and other efforts focused on access to health care for rural communities around the state.

What kind of jobs are available in rural areas?

Assisting rural and underserved areas to recruit and retain health professionals by making connections between employers and potential employees interested in serving in a HPSA/MUA. For more information on available jobs, or to post your available job, click here.