Rural Health
Resources by State: Iowa
Electronic Medical Record Systems in Critical Access Hospitals: Leadership Perspectives on Anticipated and Realized Benefits
Examines the efficacy of electronic medical records (EMRs) in reducing healthcare costs while also improving performance and quality in Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). Also discusses the reasons CAH leadership may choose to implement an EMR, and whether anticipated benefits have generally been realized. Results are based on a survey of leadership from 15 Iowa-based CAHs.
Author(s): Troy R. Mills, Jared Vavroch, James A. Bahensky, Marcia M. Ward
Citation: Perspectives in Health Information Management, 7, 1c
Date: 04/2010
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Examines the efficacy of electronic medical records (EMRs) in reducing healthcare costs while also improving performance and quality in Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). Also discusses the reasons CAH leadership may choose to implement an EMR, and whether anticipated benefits have generally been realized. Results are based on a survey of leadership from 15 Iowa-based CAHs.
Author(s): Troy R. Mills, Jared Vavroch, James A. Bahensky, Marcia M. Ward
Citation: Perspectives in Health Information Management, 7, 1c
Date: 04/2010
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Coumaphos Exposure and Incident Cancer among Male Participants in the Agricultural Health Study (AHS)
Details a study on prostate cancer in farmers exposed to coumaphos, a livestock insecticide, in Iowa and North Carolina. Breaks down data by age, smoking history, and alcohol consumption, among other factors.
Author(s): Carol H. Christensen, Elizabeth A. Platz, Gabriella Andreotti, et al.
Citation: Environmental Health Perspectives, 118(1), 92-96
Date: 01/2010
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Details a study on prostate cancer in farmers exposed to coumaphos, a livestock insecticide, in Iowa and North Carolina. Breaks down data by age, smoking history, and alcohol consumption, among other factors.
Author(s): Carol H. Christensen, Elizabeth A. Platz, Gabriella Andreotti, et al.
Citation: Environmental Health Perspectives, 118(1), 92-96
Date: 01/2010
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Myocardial Infarction Mortality in Rural and Urban Hospitals: Rethinking Measures of Quality of Care
Compares outcomes for patients treated at rural and urban Iowa hospitals after experiencing a heart attack, using an alternate approach to measuring quality of care.
Author(s): Paul A. James, Pengxiang Li, Marcia M. Ward
Citation: Annals of Family Medicine, 5(2), 105-111
Date: 04/2007
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Compares outcomes for patients treated at rural and urban Iowa hospitals after experiencing a heart attack, using an alternate approach to measuring quality of care.
Author(s): Paul A. James, Pengxiang Li, Marcia M. Ward
Citation: Annals of Family Medicine, 5(2), 105-111
Date: 04/2007
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Healthy Hometowns - Iowa's Rural Health Transformation Plan Funding Opportunities
Lists funding opportunities available through the Iowa Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help implement Iowa's approved RHTP initiatives and activities. Also includes other grant opportunities from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
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Lists funding opportunities available through the Iowa Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help implement Iowa's approved RHTP initiatives and activities. Also includes other grant opportunities from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
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Iowa Cancer Analytics & Maps for Small Areas (CAMSA)
Provides interactive maps showing cancer incidence by Zip Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) and county using Iowa Cancer Registry data. Includes data on various cancers, including colorectal, female breast, cervical, liver, and more.
Sponsoring organizations: Iowa Cancer Consortium, Iowa Cancer Registry
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Provides interactive maps showing cancer incidence by Zip Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) and county using Iowa Cancer Registry data. Includes data on various cancers, including colorectal, female breast, cervical, liver, and more.
Sponsoring organizations: Iowa Cancer Consortium, Iowa Cancer Registry
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Iowa Rural Health Association - Events
A list of upcoming and recorded events focused on rural health issues in Iowa, such as population health, chronic disease, collaborative initiatives, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Rural Health Association
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A list of upcoming and recorded events focused on rural health issues in Iowa, such as population health, chronic disease, collaborative initiatives, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Rural Health Association
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Healthy Hometowns - Iowa's Rural Health Transformation Plan
Provides information on Iowa's Rural Health Transformation Program. Presents an overview of proposed initiatives, links to Iowa's application materials, and funding opportunities.
Additional links: Project Narrative, Project Summary
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
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Provides information on Iowa's Rural Health Transformation Program. Presents an overview of proposed initiatives, links to Iowa's application materials, and funding opportunities.
Additional links: Project Narrative, Project Summary
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
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Iowa Community Action Association: Find an Agency
Identifies the designated Community Action Agency for each county in Iowa, along with available services and contact information.
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Community Action Association
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Identifies the designated Community Action Agency for each county in Iowa, along with available services and contact information.
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Community Action Association
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Iowa Cancer Zones Maps
Displays Iowa maps by cancer incidence in 48 cancer reporting zones. Allows user to search by time period, cancer site, and patient demographics. Includes option to see counties populating each cancer zone as well as percentage of the population living in a rural area.
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Cancer Registry
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Displays Iowa maps by cancer incidence in 48 cancer reporting zones. Allows user to search by time period, cancer site, and patient demographics. Includes option to see counties populating each cancer zone as well as percentage of the population living in a rural area.
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Cancer Registry
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Iowa Hospital Total Facility Utilization Data
Provides information on Iowa hospital utilization from the past two years of data. Reports on Critical Access Hospitals, rural hospitals, rural referral hospitals, urban hospitals, VA hospitals, and other hospitals. Includes data such as swing bed admissions, surgeries, financials, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Hospital Association
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Provides information on Iowa hospital utilization from the past two years of data. Reports on Critical Access Hospitals, rural hospitals, rural referral hospitals, urban hospitals, VA hospitals, and other hospitals. Includes data such as swing bed admissions, surgeries, financials, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Hospital Association
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