NRHA Rural Hospital CEO Certification Program

About this program

The National Rural Health Association offers a Rural Hospital CEO leadership and certification program for current and aspiring rural hospital CEOs, providing comprehensive training in leadership, operations, regulatory compliance, data analytics, finance, population health, quality, and clinical engagement. Curriculum covers interpersonal, organizational and community leadership; IT and cybersecurity; lean management; strategic planning and board relationships; supply chain and dashboard analytics. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis via the program website; program costs and participation fees are not provided and interested applicants should contact Sydney Grant (sgrant@nrhasc.com) for details. Eligible applicants include current rural hospital CEOs and individuals preparing to become rural hospital CEOs, with eligibility across the U.S. and its territories.