Rural Health Council

The Rural Health Council, established in Public Health Law 236-b, advises the Commissioner of Health on all aspects of rural health care and rural health care delivery including, but not limited to, the impact of proposed programs, statutes, regulations, and health care reimbursement policies.

• Statute - Public Health Law 236-b. (PDF)

Contact Information

• rhc@health.ny.gov
• 518-402-0102
• Corning Tower Room 2040, Albany, New York 12237

Membership

• Rural Health Council Members

Meetings

• DOH Meetings
  • Agenda - September 24, 2026 (PDF)
  • Agenda - June 18, 2026 (PDF)
  • Agenda - February 26, 2026 (PDF)
  • Agenda - September 25, 2025 (PDF)
  • Agenda - May 29, 2025 (PDF)
  • Agenda - December 3, 2024 (PDF)
  • Agenda - June 18, 2024 (PDF)

Upcoming Meetings

• September 24, 2026 - Embassy Suites Syracuse-Destiny USA (311 Hiawatha Blvd, Syracuse NY 13204) 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• December 3, 2026 - Virtual 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• 2027 Rural Health Council Meeting Dates
  Wednesday, February 24 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Virtual
  Wednesday, May 26 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	In-Person Albany
  Wednesday, September 22 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Virtual
  Wednesday, December 8 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Virtual

• 2028 Rural Health Council Meeting Dates
  Wednesday, February 16 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Virtual
  Wednesday, May 24 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	In-Person TBD
  Wednesday, September 13 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Virtual
  Wednesday, December 6 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Virtual