Rural Health Information Hub

What Rural Health Information Hub does

Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) is a federally funded national clearinghouse that provides free online access to rural health information, resources, and tools across all 50 U.S. states and territories. Founded in 2002, the platform serves rural health organizations, Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, State Offices of Rural Health, rural health researchers, policymakers, and the general public. Its core offerings include an Online Library aggregating funding opportunities, news, events, organizations, and resources; 50+ Topic Guides and State Guides covering rural health issues; interactive Rural Data Visualizations (Rural Data Explorer, Chart Gallery, Rural Maps); evidence-based toolkits; the Am I Rural eligibility tool; an Economic Impact Analysis Tool; and a Community Health Gateway. Supporting content channels include the Rural Monitor newsletter, Exploring Rural Health podcast, RHIhub Webinars, and a free Resource and Referral Service staffed via a 1-800 number.

The platform is built on standard web technologies — a content-managed information portal with interactive data visualizations and decision-support tools — hosted at ruralhealthinfo.org with no registration or fee required for any user. Distribution is multi-channel: weekly email newsletter, daily/weekly custom topic alerts, RSS feeds across eight content categories, and social media on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. The underlying differentiator is domain specialization rather than proprietary technology; no AI, machine learning, or commercial APIs are documented.

RHIhub does not generate commercial revenue. All operations are funded through a cooperative agreement (Grant Number U56RH05539) from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, under the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. The organization is hosted as a project of the Center for Rural Health within the University of North Dakota's School of Medicine & Health Sciences. In addition to its information-clearinghouse role, RHIhub administers multiple federal grant programs, including the Rural Health Network Advancement Program, the Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program, and the Rural Health Care Services Outreach Program.

Name

Rural Health Information Hub

Legal name

Rural Health Information Hub

Website

https://ruralhealthinfo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rural Health Information Hub is a federally funded national clearinghouse providing free online access to rural health data, funding opportunities, toolkits, and resources for rural healthcare providers, State Offices of Rural Health, researchers, and policymakers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Health Information Clearinghouse

NAICS

Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (519), Libraries and Archives (51921)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Health Data, Vital Statistics & Population Health Informatics (BPAIAJAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Health, Health Information Systems & Data Programs (BPADAIAJ), Data, Surveillance & Digital Public Goods Partnerships for Global Health (HLAJAOAN)

Keywords

• Rural health information
• Healthcare data visualization
• Federal grant resources
• Rural health research
• Health policy clearinghouse

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Forks Afb

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Federal Grant Funding: Supported by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under Grant Number U56RH05539 (Rural Assistance Center for Federal Office of Rural Health Policy Cooperative Agreement). No commercial revenue generation.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) operates a national online clearinghouse providing free public access to rural health information, including an online library of funding opportunities, news, events, and organizations; 50+ topic and state guides; interactive data visualization tools (Rural Data Explorer, Chart Gallery, Rural Maps); evidence-based toolkits; and personalized resource and referral assistance for rural health stakeholders.

Product overview

Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) is an information clearinghouse serving as the primary online destination for rural health information. It operates as a unified information portal providing free access to resources, tools, and expertise for rural health stakeholders. The core platform consists of an Online Library (containing funding opportunities, news, events, organizations, and resources), comprehensive Topic and State Guides (covering 50+ rural health topics), Rural Data Visualizations (including an interactive Data Explorer, Chart Gallery, and Rural Maps), and Case Studies & Conversations (featuring Rural Health Models and Innovations, the Rural Monitor newsletter, Exploring Rural Health podcast, webinars, and videos). Supporting tools include the Am I Rural tool, Evidence-Based Toolkits, Economic Impact Analysis Tool, and Community Health Gateway. RHIhub also administers federal grant programs including the Rural Health Network Advancement Program, Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program, and Rural Health Care Services Outreach Program. A free Resource and Referral Service provides personalized assistance. The platform is funded by HRSA and is a project of the Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Library Central repository providing access to funding opportunities, news, calendar of events, organizations, and resources for rural health stakeholders.
• Topic Guides Comprehensive guides covering 50+ rural health topics including statistics and data, grant writing, healthcare workforce, and various health conditions and services.
• State Guides State-specific resources and information about rural health across U.S. states and territories.
• Rural Data Explorer Interactive data visualization tool providing access to a wide range of rural health data.
• Chart Gallery Visual charts and graphics presenting rural health data organized by topic, state, and chart type.
• Rural Maps Geographic visualizations showing rural health demographics, health status, health workforce, and healthcare facilities.
• Am I Rural Tool Tool to determine if a location qualifies as rural based on various federal program definitions, including eligibility criteria.
• Economic Impact Analysis Tool Tool for analyzing the economic impact of healthcare services in rural communities.
• Evidence-Based Toolkits Implementation guides and resources for rural health programs, including Rural Transportation Toolkit, Rural Healthy Aging Toolkit, and other topic-specific toolkits.
• Rural Health Models and Innovations Case studies and project examples showcasing successful rural health programs with evidence-based approaches.
• Rural Monitor Newsletter Newsletter featuring articles on rural healthcare, population health, expert interviews, and in-depth stories.
• Exploring Rural Health Podcast Audio podcast content discussing rural health issues, innovations, and expert perspectives.
• RHIhub Webinars Educational webinars on rural health topics, grant writing, and best practices.
• Community Health Gateway Resources connecting community health initiatives with implementation guidance.
• Resource and Referral Service Free personalized assistance helping users find rural health information tailored to their needs via phone (1-800-270-1898) and email.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides resources and information covering all 50 U.S. states and territories
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of North Dakota - Center for Rural HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRHIhub is a project hosted within the Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota. The Center provides institutional support, staff, and infrastructure for RHIhub operations.
• School of Medicine & Health Sciences at University of North DakotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization housing the Center for Rural Health which operates RHIhub. Provides academic institutional framework and oversight.
• Montana Health Research & Education FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with FORHP during FCHIP demonstration to provide information and data to CMS on frontier healthcare integration models.
• Rural Health Redesign CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides technical assistance to rural healthcare organizations and serves as technical assistance center for healthcare providers in Appalachia, Northern Border Regional Commission, and Rural Emergency Hospital programs. Collaborated with FORHP on Rural Northern Border Region Health Care Support Program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCA24bL6zHNG8xUbuU_gT1PQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/RHIhub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ruralhealthinfo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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