An overview of the problems of rural health delivery is presented in this booklet along with selected plans and models for delivery of services in certain rural areas of the nation. Health care is described in terms of the rural situation, insurance, rural health care systems, developing a model, and elements of the model. Thirteen models being used in various parts of the United States are presented, with implications for future development. It is noted that after adequate planning, each rural area must develop its own system. (PS)