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Designed for Rural Hospital Leaders

The Texas Rural Hospital Officers Academy is designed for leaders responsible for financial, operational, and strategic decision-making in rural healthcare organizations.

Ideal Participants Include:

  • CEOs
  • CFOs
  • COOs
  • Senior healthcare executives
  • Rural hospital board members

If you are directly involved in shaping your hospital’s financial or operational strategy, this program was built for you.

Priority consideration may be given to:

  • Hospitals receiving financial stabilization or hardship support
  • Rural Emergency Hospitals or hospitals pursuing designation
  • Organizations experiencing executive leadership transition
  • Sole hospitals serving their county

Eligible Service Area

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health is responsible for recruiting participants from eligible rural counties across East Texas.

Download Full List of Eligible Counties (PDF)

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