The Rural Policy Research Institute provides nonpartisan, research-based analysis and information on the challenges, needs, and opportunities facing rural communities.
Browse our work on the well-being of rural communities, including publications, presentations, news, and events.
RUPRI has submitted comments on CMS CY 2026 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1832-P). Read the Comments HERE
The RUPRI Health Panel has submitted comments to CMS on Cross-Program Proposals for the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR). Rural Emergency Hospital Quality Program (REHQR),
The RUPRI Health Panel has released a policy brief on Rural EMS Regionalization – Opportunities and Policy Considerations. This policy brief explores Emergency Medical Services
The RUPRI Rural Health Panel, National Rural Health Association, and West Health are proud to announce a Roadmap for the Future of Rural Health. This
Keith Mueller presented Securing a Better Future for Rural Health at the NRHA Annual Meeting in Atlanta. The session presented findings from the 2024 Future
READ The Future of Rural Health Report Here The RUPRI Rural Health Panel, the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) and West Health held a facilitated
The RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis has released a policy brief on Evaluating Medicare Advantage Benchmark Setting Methodology on Rural Counties. The Brief
The RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis has released the 2024 Enrollment Update for Medicare Advantage. The Key Findings: Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment now
The RUPRI Health Panel has provided comments to CMS on the Medicare and Medicaid Programs Contract Year 2026 policy and technical changes to the Medicare
RUPRI Health Panel has provided comments on CMS RFI CMS-4207-NCI Medicare Program: Request for Information on Medicare Advantage Data. READ COMMENT LETTER HERE