The 2026 Rural Healthcare Strategy Summit, hosted by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) in collaboration with the Rural Health Redesign Center and the National Rural Health Resource Center, will take place August 18-19 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
This national convening brings together rural healthcare organizations participating in FORHP’s Technical Assistance programs, along with federal, state, and national partners committed to strengthening rural healthcare delivery.
This year’s theme, “Sustaining Rural Health: Innovation, Partnership, and Financial Resilience,” focuses on fostering connections, highlighting innovative solutions, and advancing practical strategies that support long‑term sustainability and improved access to care in rural communities. Participants will engage, learn, and collaborate to drive meaningful and lasting progress in rural health.