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Alan Morgan
@amorganrural.bsky.social
Rural Health advocate. 🌾🌻
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“The good news with rural health in general is that you have to innovate just to stay alive … We're basically turning hundreds of rural communities into innovation hubs all across the U.S.,” says @amorganrural.bsky.social. Read more @usnews.com: health.usnews.com/health-care/... #ruralhealth
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November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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“The only solution really to combat that with is good science, good data, and make sure that local clinicians are at the forefront,” says NRHA CEO @amorganrural.bsky.social. Read more: www.npr.org/sections/sho... #ruralhealth
In rural America, scarce doctors battle misinformation as they practice medicine
Conspiracy theories about health fill a vacuum created by the lack of doctors in many rural communities. Meanwhile, doctors in these areas say patients have become increasingly distrustful and sometim...
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October 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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It’s NRHA CEO @amorganrural.bsky.social’s birthday today! If you see him at our Annual Rural Health Conference be sure to wish him well! 🎂 #nrha25atl #ruralhealth
May 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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“We want the resources to come to you. We want to ensure the funding persists if not grows. And we want the CDC to continue to better reflect your needs and those of your communities,” says Diane Hall, CDC Office of Rural Health director. #ruralhealth #nrha25atl
May 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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“It would be naive to believe that current and proposed cuts…won't have a deleterious effect on rural health. Philanthropy is here to help, but help alone won't solve these issues. We have to push back,” said Cara James of @gihealth.bsky.social in an Annual Conference keynote. #nrha25atl
May 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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NRHA CEO @amorganrural.bsky.social is speaking today at the Healthy Aging Summit in Jackson, Miss., along with Mississippi Rural Health Association Executive Director Ryan Kelly. #ruralhealth
May 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Alan Morgan, chief executive of the National Rural Health Association, said rural residents would suffer if the health initiatives proposed for elimination were cut.

“Those are essential to ensuring access to care for rural Americans and critical to keeping rural hospitals open,” he said.
Internal budget document reveals extent of Trump’s proposed health cuts
HHS would be asked to absorb a $40 billion cut, about one-third of its discretionary budget.
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April 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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NRHA CEO @amorganrural.bsky.social recently appeared on the Federation of American Hospitals podcast to explore the impacts of Medicaid cuts on rural hospitals and what is at stake for patient care if lawmakers fail to protect these institutions. Listen: www.fah.org/podcasts/rur... #ruralhealth
Rural Hospitals in Crisis: Why Medicaid Matters More Than Ever - FAH
Rural America is a vital part of our nation—rich in culture, community, and resilience. However, potential Medicaid cuts coupled with the impending expiration of enhanced tax credits further threaten ...
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April 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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NRHA CEO @amorganrural.bsky.social recently appeared on Hillsdale Hospital’s Rural Health Today podcast to discuss legislative crisis in rural health, including Medicaid cuts and price transparency. Check it out: www.hillsdalehospital.com/news/episode... #ruralhealth
April 2, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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NRHA’s Journal of Rural Health is launching a special issue focused on rural U.S. military veteran health care and health outcomes. Submit abstracts for consideration by April 30: www.ruralhealth.us/publications... #ruralhealth
NRHA's Journal of Rural Health | National Rural Health Association - NRHA | NRHA
NRHA produces several digital and print publications to engage NRHA members and inform rural health professionals. These include our weekly newsletter NRHA Today, our quarterly magazine Rural Horizons...
www.ruralhealth.us
March 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Rural health was precarious before these cuts, now it will be even worse. #healthequity #Medicaid

Republican Medicaid cuts could shutter rural hospitals, maternity care wapo.st/3Rd06nP by @laurenweberhp.bsky.social via @washingtonpost.com CC: @amorganrural.bsky.social @larrylevitt.bsky.social
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March 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Last chance to save: Act by 11:59 p.m. CST today, Jan. 17 to save on registration for NRHA’s 36th Rural Health Policy Institute, your chance to advocate in person to ensure Congress reflects rural needs. Learn more and register now: www.ruralhealth.us/events/sched... #ruralhealth
January 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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3 days left: Act by 11:59 p.m. CST Friday, Jan 17 to save on registration for NRHA’s 36th Rural Health Policy Institute, your chance to advocate in person to ensure Congress reflects rural needs. Learn more and register now: nrha_weblink_test.informz.net/informzdatas... #ruralhealth
January 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Nominate your favorite rural health champion!
NRHA is now accepting nominations for our 2025 Rural Health Awards! Act by Feb. 24 to acknowledge your favorite rural health individual, program, or organization so they may be honored nationally for their contributions to #ruralhealth. Learn more: nrha_weblink_test.informz.net/informzdatas...
December 10, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Only two days left until National #Rural Health Day….
Checklist:
-Cake
-Balloons
-Sparklers
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November 19, 2024 at 4:08 PM