This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a new Office of Rural Health within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, led by a director chosen by the CDC Director. The office would serve as the main point of contact at the CDC for rural health issues and would conduct research on public health problems affecting rural communities, coordinate with other CDC offices to develop best practices and programs, and award grants to support rural health improvements. The office would also work to understand health challenges specific to rural populations, identify gaps in health care access, and coordinate with the existing Federal Office of Rural Health Policy to avoid duplicating efforts. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines in the text provided. The bill would affect rural communities across the country by potentially improving their access to health research, evidence-based health interventions, and targeted support for health care delivery challenges.
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