Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Broadband
USAC Open Data
Provides data related to broadband connectivity funding programs and the ability to create data visualizations. Covers the Rural Health Care program, which provides broadband connectivity assistance to rural healthcare providers, the Lifeline Program, the E-rate program, and the High Cost program, which seeks to expand broadband connectivity.
Additional links: Connect America Fund Broadband Map
Sponsoring organization: Universal Service Administrative Company
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Provides data related to broadband connectivity funding programs and the ability to create data visualizations. Covers the Rural Health Care program, which provides broadband connectivity assistance to rural healthcare providers, the Lifeline Program, the E-rate program, and the High Cost program, which seeks to expand broadband connectivity.
Additional links: Connect America Fund Broadband Map
Sponsoring organization: Universal Service Administrative Company
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Reimagine Rural Health in Missouri
Summarizes the current infrastructure, workforce, access strategies and policies to strengthen the delivery of rural health in Missouri.
Sponsoring organization: Missouri Hospital Association
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Summarizes the current infrastructure, workforce, access strategies and policies to strengthen the delivery of rural health in Missouri.
Sponsoring organization: Missouri Hospital Association
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USDA: Broadband
Provides information and resources on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's investment in rural broadband and e-connectivity. Includes new program offerings, loan and grant programs, and other opportunities available, including those that support healthcare services.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Provides information and resources on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's investment in rural broadband and e-connectivity. Includes new program offerings, loan and grant programs, and other opportunities available, including those that support healthcare services.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Rural Development Innovation Center
Website providing information about the Rural Development Innovation Center, which features resources and best practices for rural communities seeking to improve quality of life through job creation, infrastructure improvements, community partnerships, and more.
Sponsoring organization: USDA Rural Development
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Website providing information about the Rural Development Innovation Center, which features resources and best practices for rural communities seeking to improve quality of life through job creation, infrastructure improvements, community partnerships, and more.
Sponsoring organization: USDA Rural Development
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Mapping Broadband Health in America
Connect2Health mapping tool for visualizing broadband access, demographics, and health data at the national, state, and county levels. Includes a rural filter based on the percent of the population that is rural. Health topics include access to care, chronic disease, opioids, and maternal health.
Additional links: Chronic Disease Map, Maternal Health Map, Opioids Map
Sponsoring organization: Federal Communications Commission
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Connect2Health mapping tool for visualizing broadband access, demographics, and health data at the national, state, and county levels. Includes a rural filter based on the percent of the population that is rural. Health topics include access to care, chronic disease, opioids, and maternal health.
Additional links: Chronic Disease Map, Maternal Health Map, Opioids Map
Sponsoring organization: Federal Communications Commission
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Smart Rural Community: Resources for Community Engagement
Provides resources supporting broadband adoption and implementation for rural community development among local internet providers. Provides toolkits, reports, program models, and videos dedicated to broadband outreach and promotion, telehealth use, economic development, and other topics of interest for providers participating in the Smart Rural Community model.
Sponsoring organization: NTCA: The Rural Broadband Association
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Provides resources supporting broadband adoption and implementation for rural community development among local internet providers. Provides toolkits, reports, program models, and videos dedicated to broadband outreach and promotion, telehealth use, economic development, and other topics of interest for providers participating in the Smart Rural Community model.
Sponsoring organization: NTCA: The Rural Broadband Association
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FirstNet (First Responder Network Authority)
Provides information on the development of a national high-speed wireless broadband public safety network, supporting the work of first responders, including emergency medical services personnel.
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Provides information on the development of a national high-speed wireless broadband public safety network, supporting the work of first responders, including emergency medical services personnel.
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