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This bill establishes an Office of Rural Health within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), led by a director appointed by the CDC Director. The office will serve as the primary point of contact for rural health issues at the CDC, with comprehensive responsibilities including conducting and coordinating research on public health challenges in rural populations, developing policies and best practices to improve rural healthcare, supporting educational outreach, and identifying healthcare disparities in rural areas. Specifically, the office will work to prevent death, disease, injury, and disability in rural communities by disseminating evidence-based interventions, promoting healthy behaviors, and supporting research through grants and cooperative agreements. The office will also coordinate with the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy at the Health Resources and Services Administration to ensure efficient collaboration and avoid duplicating efforts. The bill aims to improve understanding of rural health challenges and enhance healthcare access and outcomes for rural populations through targeted research, policy development, and strategic interventions.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/403/all-info