Rural Health
Resources by State: Indiana
Indiana Crisis Intervention Team Practice Brief
Examines the need for Crisis Intervention Teams (CITs) in Southern Indiana and the potential for utilizing regional approaches for CIT sustainability. Examines 23 interviews from individuals living in 2 counties in Indiana and discusses the unique needs of rural communities regarding CIT implementation.
Date: 09/2021
Sponsoring organizations: Indiana Center for Rural Engagement, Indiana University School of Public Health
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Examines the need for Crisis Intervention Teams (CITs) in Southern Indiana and the potential for utilizing regional approaches for CIT sustainability. Examines 23 interviews from individuals living in 2 counties in Indiana and discusses the unique needs of rural communities regarding CIT implementation.
Date: 09/2021
Sponsoring organizations: Indiana Center for Rural Engagement, Indiana University School of Public Health
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The Synchronicity of COVID-19 Disparities: Statewide Epidemiologic Trends in SARS-CoV-2 Morbidity, Hospitalization, and Mortality among Racial Minorities and in Rural America
Presents a study of patterns in COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and mortality among all adults tested for COVID-19 infection in Indiana between March 1 and December 31, 2020. Analyzes data by sex, age, rural/urban location, and other demographic factors. Discusses disparities among rural and minority populations during the fall 2020 surge.
Author(s): Brian E. Dixon, Shaun J. Grannis, Lauren R. Lembcke, et al.
Citation: PLoS One, 16(7), e0255063
Date: 07/2021
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Presents a study of patterns in COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and mortality among all adults tested for COVID-19 infection in Indiana between March 1 and December 31, 2020. Analyzes data by sex, age, rural/urban location, and other demographic factors. Discusses disparities among rural and minority populations during the fall 2020 surge.
Author(s): Brian E. Dixon, Shaun J. Grannis, Lauren R. Lembcke, et al.
Citation: PLoS One, 16(7), e0255063
Date: 07/2021
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2020 Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Workforce Brief
Information on demographics, education and practice characteristics, trends in licensing, and distribution of Indiana psychologists, addiction counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors. Includes a county-level map showing Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Author(s): Courtney Medlock, Hannah L. Maxey
Date: 06/2021
Sponsoring organization: Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy
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Information on demographics, education and practice characteristics, trends in licensing, and distribution of Indiana psychologists, addiction counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors. Includes a county-level map showing Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Author(s): Courtney Medlock, Hannah L. Maxey
Date: 06/2021
Sponsoring organization: Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy
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Indiana's Behavioral Health Workforce Report Series: Behavioral Health & Human Services Professionals
Provides 2020 data on Indiana's behavioral health workforce, including addiction counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and overall license renewals. Includes workforce demographic information, practice characteristics, populations served, services provided, and county-level geographic distribution of workforce.
Author(s): Sierra Vaughn, Hannah Maxey
Date: 03/2021
Sponsoring organization: Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy
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Provides 2020 data on Indiana's behavioral health workforce, including addiction counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and overall license renewals. Includes workforce demographic information, practice characteristics, populations served, services provided, and county-level geographic distribution of workforce.
Author(s): Sierra Vaughn, Hannah Maxey
Date: 03/2021
Sponsoring organization: Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy
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Treating a Public Health Crisis for Rural Moms – A Comparative Analysis of Four Rural States Addressing Maternal Opioid Misuse with Medicaid Innovation Models
Discusses how 4 states - Colorado, Indiana, Maine, and Missouri - have used the Maternal Opioid Misuse (MOM) model to address maternal opioid use disorders among rural Medicaid beneficiaries. Compares different approaches taken by each state, including benefit eligibility, health insurance payers and health systems partnerships, and telehealth utilization.
Author(s): Jason Semprini
Citation: Online Journal of Rural Research & Policy, 16(2)
Date: 2021
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Discusses how 4 states - Colorado, Indiana, Maine, and Missouri - have used the Maternal Opioid Misuse (MOM) model to address maternal opioid use disorders among rural Medicaid beneficiaries. Compares different approaches taken by each state, including benefit eligibility, health insurance payers and health systems partnerships, and telehealth utilization.
Author(s): Jason Semprini
Citation: Online Journal of Rural Research & Policy, 16(2)
Date: 2021
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Community of Practice: Preventing and Reducing the Stigma of Substance Use Disorders in Rural Communities - Implementation and Lessons Learned
Report discusses strategies for reducing stigma around substance use disorders (SUDs) and SUD treatment in rural communities. Details the implementation of Communities of Practice sessions with participants and breaks down participant data and session timeline.
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organizations: Great Lakes PTTC, Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network
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Report discusses strategies for reducing stigma around substance use disorders (SUDs) and SUD treatment in rural communities. Details the implementation of Communities of Practice sessions with participants and breaks down participant data and session timeline.
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organizations: Great Lakes PTTC, Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network
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Project ECHO - Indiana University (IU) Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health
Offers CMEs and continuing education via live teleclinics for physicians and non-physicians, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, and certified health education specialists. Programs include didactic and case-based learning on hepatitis C, HIV, cancer, and more.
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organizations: Indiana University - Purdue University Indiana (IUPUI), Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health
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Offers CMEs and continuing education via live teleclinics for physicians and non-physicians, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, and certified health education specialists. Programs include didactic and case-based learning on hepatitis C, HIV, cancer, and more.
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organizations: Indiana University - Purdue University Indiana (IUPUI), Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health
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Addressing Health Disparities in the Rural United States: Advocacy as Caregiving among Community Health Workers and Promotores de Salud
Presents a study comparing the roles played by community health workers (CHWs) and promotores de salud in serving rural communities in Indiana and Texas. Discusses CHWs role in addressing rural health disparities and describes that role in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Author(s): Ryan I. Logan, Heide Castañeda
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(24), 9223
Date: 12/2020
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Presents a study comparing the roles played by community health workers (CHWs) and promotores de salud in serving rural communities in Indiana and Texas. Discusses CHWs role in addressing rural health disparities and describes that role in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Author(s): Ryan I. Logan, Heide Castañeda
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(24), 9223
Date: 12/2020
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An Observational Study of Telemental Care Delivery and the Context for Involuntary Commitment for Mental Health Patients in a Group of Rural Emergency Departments
Examines telemental healthcare delivery in Critical Access Hospital (CAH) emergency departments (ED) in 4 Indiana counties, with a focus on the context surrounding subsequent psychiatric involuntary commitment (IC) or noninvoluntary commitment (non-IC) of mental health patients who presented to the participating EDs. Provides information on patient demographics, ED wait time and length of stay, ED costs and reimbursement, and telehealth parity laws.
Author(s): Roseanne Fairchild, Shiaw-Fen Ferng-Kuo, Hicham Rahmouni, Daniel Hardesty
Citation: Telemedicine Reports, 1(1), 22-35
Date: 11/2020
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Examines telemental healthcare delivery in Critical Access Hospital (CAH) emergency departments (ED) in 4 Indiana counties, with a focus on the context surrounding subsequent psychiatric involuntary commitment (IC) or noninvoluntary commitment (non-IC) of mental health patients who presented to the participating EDs. Provides information on patient demographics, ED wait time and length of stay, ED costs and reimbursement, and telehealth parity laws.
Author(s): Roseanne Fairchild, Shiaw-Fen Ferng-Kuo, Hicham Rahmouni, Daniel Hardesty
Citation: Telemedicine Reports, 1(1), 22-35
Date: 11/2020
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21st Century Cures Mobile Crisis Teams
Findings brief evaluating mobile crisis teams dedicated to addressing opioid and other substance use, especially in rural communities of Indiana. Discusses barriers and facilitators to implementing and operating mobile crisis teams, and offers recommendations.
Author(s): Beca Stockman, Staci Rising, Karla Camacho-Reyes
Date: 10/2020
Sponsoring organization: Indiana University Public Policy Institute
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Findings brief evaluating mobile crisis teams dedicated to addressing opioid and other substance use, especially in rural communities of Indiana. Discusses barriers and facilitators to implementing and operating mobile crisis teams, and offers recommendations.
Author(s): Beca Stockman, Staci Rising, Karla Camacho-Reyes
Date: 10/2020
Sponsoring organization: Indiana University Public Policy Institute
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