Folsom, CA
Lake Natoma Inn
Join us for insights and networking with California’s top rural health leaders.
Thank you for your interest in the 2026 CSRHA Rural Health Conference! We’re busy planning an inspiring event filled with impactful discussions, expert speakers, and valuable networking opportunities.
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We look forward to seeing you in 2027!
The CSRHA Annual Conference brings together healthcare leaders from rural clinics, hospitals, and rural health partners for a candid discussion about what rural health communities are doing to remain resilient and thrive in this challenging environment. Attendees will leave inspired and empowered to effect change.
The California State Rural Health Association’s (CSRHA) core mission is to improve the quality and length of life of rural Californians through advocacy, collaboration, and education.
About This Event
For the past 28 years, CRSHA has hosted conferences to provide an environment for networking and dissemination of pertinent information among professionals and community members from California’s rural communities.
Each year, a statewide planning committee selects the theme and topics for the conference. The conference engages statewide participants and presenters who share an interest in rural health issues, building and strengthening partnerships and discussing projects/programs in a variety of general sessions and exhibits. Exhibitors, along with the presenters and participants, play an important role in this event. They demonstrate how their services or products can enhance an organization’s viability allowing them to make connections with rural populations.
A lineup to leave you inspired and empowered to effect change in the rural health communities.
8:30 am
Check-in
9:00 am
Opening Remarks
9:10 am
View from Capitol Hill: A National Rural Health Update
Carrie Cochran-McClain, DrPH — Chief Policy Officer at National Rural Health Association
10:00 am
Rural Health Transformation Program
Hovik Khosrovian — Senior Policy Advisor, California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Peggy Wheeler — Senior Advisor, Rural Health Transformation, HCAI
Dr. Lemeneh Tefera — Chief Medical Officer & Deputy Director for Clinical Innovation, HCAI
10:50 am
BREAK
11:00 am
2026 CHA Update
Dietmar Grellmann — Senior Vice President, Policy California Hospital Association
11:50 am
Beyond Books: Rural Libraries as Partners in Community Health
Lisa Lindsay, MLIS — Library Programs Consultant, Tribal and Rural Libraries California State Library | Library Development Services
12:40 pm
Lunch and Exhibitor Networking
1:55 pm
PANEL
Sylvia Trujillo, MPP, JD — Executive Director, California Telehealth Resource Center (CTRC)
Martin Entwistle — Chief of Medical Affairs, Marshall Medical Center
2:45 pm
Rural Aging Policy
Pauline DeLange Martinez, PhD — Research and Community Engagement Manager, Family Caregiving Institute | UC Davis
3:35 pm
HIPAA Security Rule
Ezequiel Sandoval — President & CEO Infinite Consulting Services
4:25 pm
Networking Reception
Please note: times and speakers are subject to change. Please check this page for updates.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Funding Fades, Innovation Rises: The Future of Rural Health conference is the CSRHA’s annual offering for rural health care leaders and advocates. This conference is designed for health care leaders from rural hospitals, health care systems with a strong presence in rural communities, rural health clinics, and community health organizations. Participants include administrators, trustees, physician executives, nursing administrators, public health officials, and community leaders.
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available to increase exposure. Sponsorship benefits include:
- Pre-and Post-conference attendee lists with email addresses
- Logo placement on promotional materials, conference website and mobile app
- Complimentary registrations
Thank You To Our Sponsors & Exhibitors
Legacy Sponsor
Catalyst for Change
Rural Community Convener
Advocates of Rural Health
Friend of CSRHA
Exhibitors
Hotel Information
The designated lodging for this conference is Lake Natoma Inn in Folsom, CA. Reservations can be made by clicking here or by calling the reservation team at (916) 351-1500.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
To receive a refund, requests must be submitted prior to Friday, February 27. No refunds will be offered for cancellations received on or after Friday, February 27. Substitutions of registrations in lieu of cancellation is encouraged.