February 18, 2025
USDA Rural Hospital Technical Assistance
Through a cooperative agreement with the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA), the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) provides several types of assistance to rural hospitals selected in collaboration with USDA. Technical Assistance services will be provided under contract with NRHA by selected contractors who specialize in the types of services outlined below.
Process and Criteria
Through NRHA, USDA will provide selected rural hospitals with TA services to identify and address health care needs and strengthen the local health care system.
The goal is to:
- Enhance hospital systems for improved efficiency and financial performance,
- Bolster quality of care, and
- Support the community.
Prior to selection, hospitals will be interviewed by NRHA and complete an initial assessment to identify TA services needed. The total number of projects will be limited by cooperative agreement funding.
Project Goals
Possible project goals may include:
- Improving financial position and increasing operational efficiencies
- Implementing quality improvements that support an evidenced-based culture for improved health outcomes.
- Increasing use of telehealth to fill service gaps and improve access to care.
- Strengthening the local health care delivery system to position for population health.
- Providing hospital board training through NRHA’s certification program.
For more information and to see if your hospital qualifies, or to refer a hospital that would benefit from technical assistance, fill out the referral form and NRHA staff will follow up.
Contact Mory Bell, mbell@ruralhealth.us for more information and assistance.
Click Here to Access Referral Form