HRSA and the Office of Rural Health Policy announce the release of the
National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services' 2008 Report
to the Secretary.
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Committee, this report includes a
20-year retrospective consideration of rural health and human services,
highlights key issues for rural health care delivery, human services, and
community development, and makes recommendations to the Secretary.
They hope that this report will provide a valuable perspective for a wide
audience of those who are interested in rural health and human service
issues. The report is available on August 8th, online at: http://ruralcommittee.hrsa.gov/nacpubs.asp
A limited number of printed copies are available through the Health
Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Information Center. To request a copy, go to http://ask.hrsa.gov/index.cfm or call 1-888-ASK-HRSA
(1-888-275-4772).
The National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services is an appointed citizens' panel of nationally recognized rural health and human service experts that provides recommendations on rural issues to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The Committee was chartered in 1987 to advise the Secretary of Health and Human Services on ways to address health care problems in rural America. The Office of Rural Health Policy assists in staffing the Committee.
If you have questions regarding the report, contact Jennifer Chang at
JChang@hrsa.gov or (301) 443-0835.
Source: Office of Rural Health Policy
