The IRHA held a board meeting on June 6, 2017.  Click here for meeting minutes.

The board also met on August 1, 2017 and minutes will be posted following approval at the next meeting. Our next board meeting will be held in October 3, 2017.

Recruitment and Retention of Providers in Rural Areas

In May, the Iowa Rural Health Association hosted a half-day meeting in Fayette on the topic of "Addressing Iowa's Critical Need for Health Care Providers in Rural Areas.  Fred Ullrich, Senior Research Analyst, RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis, Department of Health Management and Policy, University of Iowa, opened the session with an overview of the heltchare worksforce needs and programs within the state assisting recruitment and retention.  His presentation slides are available here.