Stratis Health announced the acquisition of the National Alliance for Rural Health Improvement (NARHI), marking a strategic step in its longstanding commitment to advancing collaboration, sustainability and impact across the rural health landscape. As part of the transition, NARHI will move forward under a new name, the Rural Health Quality Improvement Exchange (RHQIX).

Drawing on its national expertise and experience within the rural health community, RHQIX offers Stratis Health an opportunity to meet the growing demand to improve health care access, quality, and outcomes in rural communities while supporting the professionals providing care within these systems.

“RHQIX represents an important step forward in our ongoing commitment to rural health care improvement,” said Jennifer Lundblad, president and CEO of Stratis Health. “Leveraging our decades-long national leadership, operational structures and expertise, RHQIX will serve as an essential platform for rural health during this time of national transformation and attention to the needs of providers and communities across the country.”

As a member-driven exchange, RHQIX will meet the needs of the rural health community through education, professional development, peer networking, and practical tools and resources to support quality improvement initiatives. As part of Stratis Health, these member opportunities are expected to expand and evolve with the needs of the community.

“The National Rural Health Association congratulates Stratis Health on taking action to further develop the National Alliance for Rural Health Improvement (NARHI) organization. We are grateful for their leadership and efforts to advance rural health quality improvement nationwide,” said Alan Morgan, MPA, CEO of the National Rural Health Association.

About the Rural Health Quality Improvement Exchange
The Rural Health Quality Improvement Exchange is a national, rural-focused quality improvement community designed to facilitate professional development, shared learning, relationship-building, and resource development across rural health care organizations throughout the United States. The member-driven organization, powered by Stratis Health, is committed to advancing quality improvement efforts that strengthen health outcomes and support rural communities nationwide.