Rural Health
News by Topic: Telehealth
Sep 13, 2024 - Describes new initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation which will equip ambulances in rural southwest Minnesota with telemedicine rigs. Notes that the program aims to connect those involved in rural vehicle crashes more quickly with advanced trauma care.
Source: MPR News
Sep 4, 2024 - Highlights the opening of a telehealth hub at a public library in Sundown, Texas. Provides overview of amenities, including a computer and webcam, blood pressure machine, scales, and oximeters. Notes the importance of regular blood pressure checks, especially in an area with high rates of hypertension.
Source: KCBD
Aug 30, 2024 - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will hold a virtual public meeting of the Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs from September 24-26, 2024. The Committee will provide advice and guidance to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on all matters relating to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations, and Native American Veterans. The agenda will include, among other things, updates on the VA Native American Direct Loan and Specialty Adapted Housing Programs; homeless programs; VA Office of Rural Health; VA Reimbursement Agreement program; Veterans Benefits Administration/Outreach, Transition, and Economic Development/PACT ACT; and the VA Office of Connected Care.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 26, 2024 - Highlights the Technology-based Eye Care Services program through the VA Office of Rural Health, a program using telehealth to expand access to vision care for rural veterans.
Source: VA News
Aug 22, 2024 - Reports on a free telepsychology clinic for rural Iowans. Discusses the lack of mental health services due to workforce shortages in the state, rural specific stressors, and stigma. Highlights the value of training the behavioral health workforce with and in rural communities.
Source: Iowa Capital Dispatch
Aug 19, 2024 - Highlights rural mental healthcare opportunities for access and barriers to care through telehealth. Discusses workforce shortages, stigma, telehealth infrastructure, reimbursement, and more.
Source: Psychology Today
Aug 15, 2024 - Highlights the use of telehealth to improve access to healthcare for veterans in Nebraska.
Source: VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System
Aug 5, 2024 - Provides overview of an Oklahoma State University-led program which has installed sound-proof telehealth booths in four rural libraries. Notes that the program aims to alleviate two common barriers to healthcare for rural populations: long distances to healthcare facilities and lack of internet access.
Source: KOKH Fox 25
Aug 1, 2024 - Outlines findings of a forthcoming paper examining the financial effects of telehealth on rural hospitals. Notes that urban hospitals are more likely to offer telehealth services, which could lead rural patients away from their local facilities.
Source: Medical Xpress
Jul 30, 2024 - Describes a Mercer University School of Medicine project funded by a Rural Health Network Development Planning Grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration. Outlines plans to create telehealth hubs within recovery organizations in four rural Georgia counties, expanding access to mental health care and substance abuse treatment.
Source: Mercer University