Rural Health
News by Topic: Rural-urban differences
Aug 28, 2024 - Provides overview of new research published in the Journal
of Rural Health on the vulnerability of rural hospitals to
ransomware attacks. Notes that such attacks are more likely
to target urban hospitals, but rural hospitals are more
vulnerable to the impacts. Discusses impacts to rural
patients and the need for more advance preparation among
rural hospitals.
Source: University of Minnesota
Aug 27, 2024 - Analyzes Fatal Accident Report System (FARS) data to discuss traffic death comparisons for rural and urban counties. Notes reasons for the disparity including emergency response times, speed limits, and risky driving behavior.
Source: The Daily Yonder
Aug 21, 2024 - Discusses eviction data and policy across the country and in South Carolina specifically. Highlights rural disparities in both evictions and access to legal and other resources for avoiding eviction.
Source: The Daily Yonder
Aug 20, 2024 - Analyzes employment data to discuss employment changes in rural and urban areas between June 2019 and June 2024. Discusses changes by industry including significant growth in recreation-based economies in rural counties.
Source: The Daily Yonder
Jul 30, 2024 - Describes the disproportionate impacts of Medicaid expansion on rural populations in North Carolina. Notes that uninsurance and poverty rates are highest in rural counties, in addition to the prevalence of multiple health conditions. Also discusses the impacts of Medicaid expansion on rural hospital viability.
Source: Cardinal & Pine
Jul 22, 2024 - Features the perspectives of rural doctors on the positive aspects of rural practice, including high quality of life, a varied caseload, and supportive community relationships. Provides overview of rural health disparities and efforts to address provider shortages through loan forgiveness programs.
Source: BU Today