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Publications of historical interest to rural health not available elsewhere online

Evaluation of a Patient Assistance Program Pilot Project at Health Clinics in the Appalachian Region During Fiscal Year 2007 & 2008
Analyzes the administrative burdens faced by rural providers in accessing donated medications from pharmaceutical company assistance programs for their low-income patients.
Date: 06/2010
Sponsoring organization: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy
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National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services Meeting Minutes, Charleston, South Carolina, June 14-16, 2010
Minutes from the June 14-16, 2010, NACRHHS meeting in Charleston, South Carolina. NACRHHS provides recommendations on rural health and human services issues to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Meeting included discussions on the following topics: childhood obesity, Early Head Start programs, and rural implications of payment bundling and accountable care organizations.
Date: 06/2010
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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Border Lives: Health Status in the United States-Mexico Border Region
An overview of key health issues affecting U.S. residents living in the U.S.-Mexico border region.
Date: 04/2010
Sponsoring organization: United States-México Border Health Commission
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2010 Annual Report - Reporte Anual 2010
Highlights the work of the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission for 2010. Details the work of the commission in the areas of diabetes and obesity prevention and access to care, among others. Presents English and Spanish versions side-by-side.
Date: 2010
Sponsoring organization: United States-México Border Health Commission
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Challenges for Improving Health Care Access in Rural America: A Compendium of Research and Policy Analysis Studies of Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Centers 2009-2010
A collection of twenty-four research and policy analysis studies on health care access in rural America from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Centers. Topics covered include health insurance, access to care, the impact of the economic downturn, health workforce shortages, and health system challenges.
Date: 2010
Sponsoring organization: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy
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National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services Meeting Minutes, Washington, D.C. February 17-19, 2010
Summarizes a meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services. Topics addressed include: an update from HRSA director Mary Wakefield, the 2010 Report to the Secretary, committee discussion, issues facing the rural elderly, key issues in rural health and human services, and health information technology (HIT) meaningful use.
Date: 2010
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services Meeting Minutes, Rapid City, South Dakota, June 9-11, 2009
Minutes from the 62nd meeting of the NACRHHS, which provides recommendations on rural health and human services issues to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Meeting included discussions on the following topics: rural primary care provider workforce, home and community-based care for rural seniors, and healthcare provider integration.
Date: 06/2009
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services Meeting Minutes, Washington, DC, February 18-20, 2009
Reports on a meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services focused on healthcare provider integration, health workforce, and home-based care for seniors.
Date: 02/2009
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services Meeting Minutes, Sacramento, California, September 9-11, 2009
Reports on a meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services. Addresses the following topics: setting the context for rural California, the California Rural Health Association, the California Department of Healthcare Services, integrating technology in rural healthcare, and community and home-based options for seniors.
Date: 2009
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services Meeting Minutes, Brainerd, Minnesota, September 24-26, 2008
Reports on a meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services. Addresses workforce and community development, serving at-risk children, and medical homes.
Date: 09/2008
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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