The University of Arizona Center for Rural Health: Annual Report FY 2026
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Description
Highlights the Center for Rural Health's accomplishments in fiscal year 2026 and describes upcoming challenges and opportunities for improving the health of rural Arizonans. Discusses the State Office of Rural Health, Arizona Health Improvement Plan (AzHIP), Arizona Rural Hospital Flexibility program (AzFLEX), Arizona Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (AzSHIP), and other programs. Includes a map of rural and safety net health facilities.
Author(s)
Daniel Derksen, Mona Arora, Leila Barraza, et al.
Date
2026
Organization
Arizona Center for Rural Health
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· Critical Access Hospitals
· Federally Qualified Health Centers
· Health disparities
· Health workforce education and training
· Health workforce supply and demand
· Healthcare quality
· Policy
· Recruitment and retention of health professionals
· Rural Health Clinics
· Statistics and data
· Tribal communities
· Arizona