Policy Committee

The Policy committee shall be responsible for tracking Policy issues of interest to NOSORH and coordinating Policy communication and educational activities for the organization. Reports to the membership on its activities at least quarterly. Monitors legislative activity of Congress relative to rural health and State Offices of Rural Health (SORH). Reports areas of activity/interest to the NOSORH Board periodically, including a report at the NOSORH Board annual retreat and as needed during monthly Board conference calls. Assists the NOSORH Board in the development of the NOSORH legislative agenda and posting on the NOSORH website. Represents NOSORH legislative issues to member of Congress and others.

CO-CHAIR: Lisa Davis
Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health
Pennsylvania State University
202 Beecher-Dock House
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: (814) 863-8214
Fax: (814) 865-4688
Email: lad3@psu.edu

CO-CHAIR: Mark Schoenbaum*
Minnesota Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Minnesota Department of Health
PO Box 64882
St. Paul, MN 55164-0882
Phone: (651) 201-3859
Fax: (651) 201-3830
Email: Mark.Schoenbaum@state.mn.us

CO-CHAIR: Bill Finerfrock
Capitol Associates
426 C. Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 544-1880
Email: bf@capitolassociates.com

Policy Committee Reports (Restricted - NOSORH Members Only)