A bipartisan bill focusing on rural hospital relief was introduced this week, to further postpone the “direct supervision” for outpatient therapeutic services.

In a 7-1 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a case that could have positive ramifications for rural hospitals nationwide.

Health care experts urge transitions to new roles and financial systems for rural health care.

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2017 - Rural Americans contract cancer less often than their urban counterparts, but are more likely to die from it, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that highlights the health care challenges faced by rural residents.