Rural Strategic Plan

Rural Strategic Plan for Washington State

The Rural Strategic Plan of Washington State was prepared by a diverse, statewide committee of representatives of organizations dedicated to improving the health of rural communities in our state.

This plan provides a framework for working on the challenges of providing care in rural communities and improving community health.  The recommendations in this plan cover factors that affect rural health, models for delivery system transformation, and critical factors that will determine the success of health care system redesign efforts.

The members of the Rural Strategic Planning Committee hope this plan will bring rural communities in the state together to implement models of care that reduce the gap between rural and urban health status, put a stop to work force professional shortages, and implement payment methods that reflect the needs of rural organizations and their patients.  Recommendations also cover the need to convene community leadership around health care priorities, maintain a high level of quality, and further develop health information technology to improve communication and reduce unnecessary duplication and travel. 

Check back for weekly updates of projects in rural Washington that align with this dynamic plan on our Projects and Updates Page.

To view a copy of the plan, click here.

Resources

For additional resources and information on the Rural Strategic Plan and related topics, click here.