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LRHA ADVOCACY

LRHA is currently developing our 2024 policy agenda and activities to promote rural health policy issues for action by the state legislature, state agencies, and the federal government. When published, the agenda will be linked below.

Last updated 03.27.2024

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!

National Rural Health Association Grassroots Advocacy

The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) has a number of resources available to help you actively and easily participate in national advocacy efforts. NRHA's three main advocacy priority areas include: 1) addressing rural declining life expectancy and rural equity, 2) reducing rural health care workforce shortages and 3) investing in a strong rural safety net. Visit their Advocacy page to view advocacy guides, policy "leave behinds" documents, and current campaigns that you can support today!

VISIT NRHA ADVOCACY PAGE

VIEW NRHA 2023 ADVOCACY REPORT

CMS PROPOSED RULES COMMENTS

NO COMMENTS ON CMS PROPOSED RULES HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED FOR 2024

OTHER LRHA ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES

SUSTAIN 340B Request for Information - View Letter of Support submitted April 1, 2024

Community TEAMS Act - Signed on to American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Letter

2024 ADVOCACY AGENDA

Priority	Areas of Focus
Investing in a Strong Rural Health Infrastructure	Support sufficient funding and efficient cashflow for rural safety net providers Maintain and modernize rural provider designations and protections
Building a Robust Rural Healthcare Workforce	Support efforts to recruit and retain workforce at rural healthcare facilities Support investment in education and training of the future healthcare workforce
Addressing Rural Health Equity	Promote and support activities that increase access to primary healthcare in rural areas Promote and support activities that increase access to maternal healthcare in rural areas Increase the availability of telehealth services for individuals in rural communities Ensure continued federal focus on the unique challenges of rural healthcare

View Full 2024 Advocacy Agenda and Related Bills

VIEW 2023 ADVOCACY ARCHIVE

COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES

LRHA is proud to participate and represent rural interests and needs on the following committees and task forces:

Health Disparities in Rural Areas Task Force (HCR 44 - HCR 100)
Louisiana Alzheimer's Coalition
Louisiana Department of Health Review, Advise, and Inform Board
Medicaid Public Health Emergency Unwinding Roundtable
Provider-to-Provider Consultation Line Advisory Board
Whole Health Louisiana Steering Committee
National Rural Health Association Government Affairs Committee

About the Association

Our Values

Integrity: We value transparency, build trust, and represent the interest of our collective membership.
Connection: We believe communication and relationships are critical for supporting our members.
Unity: We know that we can collectively impact lives of rural Louisianans through collaboration, representation, and advocacy.
Culture: We embody diversity, equity, and inclusion as we serve all in Rural Louisiana and leverage cultural assets as Healthcare Provider and community champions.
Action: We demonstrate our role as a rural health leader by serving with compassion, and embracing innovation in addressing the unique challenges of Rural Louisiana.

Contacts

Denae Hebert, Executive Director

dhebert@lrha.org

985-369-3813

133 Highway 402 / P.O. Box 387

Napoleonville, LA 70390