Rural Health Education and Services

What Rural Health Education and Services does

Rural Health Education and Services (RHES) is a division of the University of Kansas Medical Center's Institute for Community Engagement, operating as a university-affiliated public service program since approximately 1993. The organization provides a coordinated portfolio of healthcare workforce services across Kansas, anchored by the Kansas Recruitment and Retention Center, which partners with over 80 healthcare organizations to connect physicians, nurses, and other clinical providers with roles in rural and underserved urban communities. Supporting programs include the Kansas Bridging Plan (loan forgiveness and repayment), Kansas Locum Tenens (temporary provider coverage), Leadership and Development Training Services, Marketing Services, and Medical Mission Partners of Kansas. RHES also runs community engagement initiatives such as Health Care Career Fairs, Conferences and Webinars, National Rural Health Day, and the Rural Kansas Photography Contest.

RHES serves two primary customer segments: Kansas healthcare organizations seeking to recruit and retain clinical staff, and healthcare providers seeking career opportunities, loan forgiveness, mission partnerships, and professional development in rural and underserved areas. The organization is supported by University of Kansas Medical Center resources and operates from a single office at 1010 N. Kansas in Wichita, Kansas, with a team of 22 employees. Its services are delivered through direct outreach, the Kansas Recruitment and Retention Center, a website at kumc.edu, organic social media channels, email communications, and in-person events such as career fairs and conferences.

As a division of a public state university entity, RHES does not operate as a commercial enterprise: no pricing models, revenue figures, or investor backing are disclosed. Funding is derived from university resources and likely state and federal healthcare workforce grants. The organization has no proprietary technology stack, no AI capabilities, and no external private equity or venture capital involvement. Its competitive position rests on the University of Kansas Medical Center brand, 30+ years of operating history, and an established network of healthcare organization partners across Kansas.

Name

Rural Health Education and Services

Legal name

University of Kansas Medical Center

Website

https://ruralhealth.kumc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rural Health Education and Services is a division of the University of Kansas Medical Center that connects healthcare providers with roles in rural and underserved Kansas communities through the Kansas Recruitment and Retention Center, partnering with over 80 healthcare organizations across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Workforce Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAJALAM

Workforce Development & Training Grants (Public Health)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Public Health Funding, Grants & Program Administration

SECONDARYHLAFAGAL

Rural Health Clinics (RHCs)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Primary Care & Community Health Providers

SECONDARYHLAFAAAG

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Acute Care Hospitals & Health Systems

Keywords

• Healthcare workforce recruitment
• Rural health services
• Medical staff placement
• Healthcare provider retention
• Physician loan forgiveness

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rural Health Education and Services (RHES) is a division of the University of Kansas Medical Center that connects healthcare providers with rewarding roles in rural and underserved urban communities across Kansas. Its core offering is a coordinated portfolio of healthcare workforce programs—anchored by the Kansas Recruitment and Retention Center (partnering with 80+ healthcare organizations) and supported by the Kansas Bridging Plan (loan forgiveness), Kansas Locum Tenens (temporary coverage), leadership and development training, and medical mission partnerships.

Product overview

Rural Health Education and Services (RHES) is a division of the University of Kansas Medical Center's Institute for Community Engagement, providing a coordinated portfolio of healthcare workforce programs and services across Kansas. The organization operates as a suite of interconnected services centered on the Kansas Recruitment and Retention Center, which partners with over 80 healthcare organizations to fill positions. Supporting services include the Kansas Bridging Plan (loan forgiveness), Kansas Locum Tenens (temporary coverage), Leadership and Development Training Services, Marketing Services, and Medical Mission Partners of Kansas. Additional engagement programs include Health Care Career Fairs, Conferences and Webinars, National Rural Health Day observances, and the Rural Kansas Photography Contest. With over 30 years of dedicated service, RHES provides proactive recruitment and support services to Kansas healthcare organizations, providers, communities, and statewide associations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kansas Recruitment and Retention Center: Healthcare recruitment team specializing in connecting health care providers with rewarding roles in rural and underserved urban communities across Kansas.
• Kansas Bridging Plan
• Kansas Locum Tenens
• Medical Mission Partners of Kansas

Products and services

• Kansas Recruitment and Retention Center A recruitment service that connects healthcare providers with rewarding roles in rural and underserved urban communities across Kansas, partnering with 80+ healthcare organizations to fill current and future positions.
• Kansas Bridging Plan A program offering loan forgiveness and repayment options to support healthcare professionals serving in underserved areas.
• Kansas Locum Tenens Provides temporary healthcare provider coverage services to Kansas health care organizations.
• Leadership and Development Training Services Professional development and staff development training services for healthcare organizations.
• Marketing Services Marketing support services for healthcare recruitment and community engagement.
• Medical Mission Partners of Kansas Program supporting medical mission work with international medical education and mission awards for healthcare providers.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RuralHealthKS
• Facebookfacebook.com/RuralHealthKansas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rural-health-education-and-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/ruralhealthkansas

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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