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Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration

Contact Information

Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
10B-45

Rockville, 20857

301-443-0835 (Voice),
301-443-2803 (FAX),

Internet Resources

www.ruralhealth.hrsa.gov

orhpwebsite@hrsa.gov

Abstract

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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Notes

8.4.11. updated contact info and categories - DK

Audit

Date Entered: 12/1/1997
Date Edited: 12/10/2012
Date Revised: 11/7/2007 12:51:06 PM
Health Referral Number: HR2685
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