Rural Health Policy Institute
Location: Washington, D.C.NRHA's 38th Rural Health Policy Institute coming soon!
Join NRHA and hundreds of rural health advocates from across the nation to bring our energy to the Capitol. NRHA’s 38th Rural Health Policy Institute is Feb. 9-11, 2027 in Washington, D.C.
The spotlight on rural health is growing. Now, more than ever, it is crucial to advocate for the future of health policy and create sustainable change to shape our rural communities.
"It’s crucial to tell your story to Congress in this challenging political climate and show them why action is needed on rural issues."
- NRHA chief policy officer Carrie Cochran-McClain.
At this event, you’ll have the chance to:
- Hear rural health priorities from your elected officials
- Understand how to successfully engage in NRHA’s advocacy
- Develop rapport with your Congressional delegation
- Learn how to put rural policy into practice
- Advance NRHA's rural health policy agenda
NRHA helps fortify your voice every day in Washington D.C., but we need to bring our collective power to the Capitol in February.
Registration opens in October and includes access to NRHA’s full Advocacy resources and a complimentary one-year membership for first-time, non-industry NRHA members.
Register for NRHA's D.C. events
Registration is currently closed and will open in early October so save the date for February.
Student Rate Policy
Student registration is only available to full-time students enrolled in at least 12 concurrent credit hours per semester (or 9 hours for graduate students) of a health-related training program at any level. Individuals with full-time employment are not eligible for student registration. Registrants will be required to provide a class schedule reflecting currently enrolled credit hours and to confirm employment status.
NRHA Refund Policy
For cancellations received by National Rural Health Association at least 30 days prior to a conference or seminar, a full refund, less a 30% processing fee, will be provided to the registrant.
For cancellations received less than 30 days prior to a conference or seminar, a credit towards attendance at a future conference or seminar will be provided.
No refunds or credits will be provided for no-shows and cancellation notifications received after the conference or seminar is held.
2027 Policy Institute Agenda
- TBA
2026 Policy Institute Agenda
- 2026 Policy Institute at-a-glance agenda (updated 2.9.2026)
- 2026 Policy Institute State Contact List
- NRHA 2026 Rural Health Policy Institute Advocacy Toolkit
2026 Policy Institute Amenities and Transport
- 2026 Policy Institute transportation and amenities guide (updated 01.13.26)
- 2026 U.S. Capitol Bus drop-off map (updated 01.13.26)
Past Policy Institute Agendas
Conference Hotel
Capital Hilton
1001 16th St. NW
Washington D.C., 20036
NRHA's 38th Rural Health Policy Institute will take place at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington D.C.
Our hotel room block always fills up fast so be sure to book early to secure a discounted rate.
If you are reserving multiple rooms, we encourage you to confirm your head count prior to the deadline so that any unneeded rooms are made available to others at a discount.
Exhibitors and Sponsors
NRHA provides sponsorships for all its events, offering your organization the best opportunity to enhance visibility among those serving rural health care. It's essential to note that one-third of all U.S. hospitals operate in rural areas.
Sponsorships and Exhibits
Seize the unique opportunity to elevate your brand and connect with rural health leaders at the nation’s premier policy event. Sponsorships support NRHA’s mission while putting your organization in front of the executives and decision-makers shaping the future of rural health.
Review the 2026 Policy Institute Sponsorship Guide
Complete the Insertion Order
Sponsorship opportunities are limited and fill quickly each year. Submit your Insertion Order today to secure your place.
Rural Health Care Partnerships
Partnership for NonProfit Entities Serving Rural Health Care
Learn more about partnerships for nonprofit entities serving rural health care.
- Align with National Rural Health Association, its mission, initiatives, and its extensive member base throughout the year.
- Reach all those serving rural health care: State-level organizations, government and academic institutions, AHECs, Hospitals, Clinics, Research organizations, and Non-profit organizations.
- Consistently showcase your organization to the rural health care audience.
- Amplify your mission with opportunities to provide educational content, distribute collateral materials, and actively participate in advancing rural health care.
Benefits include:
- Legislative alerts, policy updates, and breaking rural health care news.
- Access to special interest groups and vibrant discussion forums.
- A dedicated page on our website for your organization.
- An invitation to our member-exclusive social media platform for sharing initiatives and messages.
- Subscriptions to NRHA's prime publications: 'NRHA Today' newsletter and 'Rural Horizons' magazine.
- Exclusive 'Rural Health Care 101' training for your staff, spearheaded by NRHA's COO, Brock Slabach.
Rural Hospital Partnership for Vendors and Industry Solution Providers
Learn more about the rural hospital partnership.
- Build valuable relationships with key decision-makers.
- Showcase your solution and its impact on specific targets and all of rural health care.
- Be presented as a subject matter expert on our trusted platforms.
- Access exclusive partner benefits.
- Exclusive “Partner Only” exhibits.
- Direct e-blasts and messaging channels.
- Access to partner-only events and educational opportunities.
- Legislative alerts, policy updates, and pivotal rural health care news.
- Special interest group access and participation in active discussion groups.
- A dedicated organizational page.
- Access to our member-exclusive social media platform for broadcasting initiatives and messages.
- Key subscriptions to NRHA publications: 'NRHA Today' and 'Rural Horizons' magazine.
- Rural Health Care 101, a specialized training module for your staff by Brock Slabach.
Apply today to become an NRHA Partner
Strengthen your connection with our audience throughout the year by achieving the esteemed status of an NRHA-vetted partner.
Health Precautions
To help maintain a healthy meeting environment, attendees who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, influenza, RSV, or other communicable illnesses are asked to refrain from participating in person. Hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the venue, and attendees are encouraged to take any personal protective measures they feel are appropriate.
Event attendees acknowledge the risk of exposure, assume all such risk, and NRHA shall not be held liable.
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