HHS Releases Rural Action Plan
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
released the
Rural Action Plan, a product developed by HHS's Rural
Task Force in collaboration with 18 HHS agencies and
offices. The plan seeks to strengthen coordination within
HHS departments to better serve rural communities and
address several emerging health challenges, including
health disparities, chronic disease, maternal mortality,
and limited access to mental health services. Announces a
four-point strategy to transform rural health and human
services that targets: building a sustainable health and
human services model for rural communities, leveraging
technology and innovation, focusing on preventing disease
and mortality, and increasing rural access to care.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - Category: Rural Health Source Type: news