Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Clinics
Healthcare Use and Prescription of Opioids in Rural Residents with Pain
Researches the factors affecting healthcare use and prescription of opioids in low-income individuals living in rural areas. Examines the relationship between rural residency, low socioeconomic status, and self-reported pain levels, along with the disparities caused by greater need and limited access. Findings are based on information collected from 64 rural, low-income individuals with chronic pain receiving treatment at Federally Qualified Health Centers.
Author(s): Shweta Kapoor, Beverly E. Thorn
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 14(3), 2879
Date: 09/2014
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Researches the factors affecting healthcare use and prescription of opioids in low-income individuals living in rural areas. Examines the relationship between rural residency, low socioeconomic status, and self-reported pain levels, along with the disparities caused by greater need and limited access. Findings are based on information collected from 64 rural, low-income individuals with chronic pain receiving treatment at Federally Qualified Health Centers.
Author(s): Shweta Kapoor, Beverly E. Thorn
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 14(3), 2879
Date: 09/2014
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The Role of Community Health Centers in Assessing the Social Determinants of Health for Planning and Policy: The Example of Frontier New Mexico
Discusses the use of the Tool for Health and Resilience in Vulnerable Environments (THRIVE) by a frontier-based community health center in New Mexico for evaluating and addressing social determinants of health.
Author(s): Sean Bruna, Lisa Cacari Stone, Susan Wilger, Jeremy Cantor, Carolina Guzman
Citation: Journal of Ambulatory Care Management, 37(3), 258-268
Date: 07/2014
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Discusses the use of the Tool for Health and Resilience in Vulnerable Environments (THRIVE) by a frontier-based community health center in New Mexico for evaluating and addressing social determinants of health.
Author(s): Sean Bruna, Lisa Cacari Stone, Susan Wilger, Jeremy Cantor, Carolina Guzman
Citation: Journal of Ambulatory Care Management, 37(3), 258-268
Date: 07/2014
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American Indian Health Policy: Historical Trends and Contemporary Issues
Discusses the past, present, and future development of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) health policy. Identifies federal policy and legislation affecting Indian Health Service (IHS) funding and other federal funding that supports the healthcare received by AI/AN populations.
Author(s): Donald Warne, Linda Bane Frizzell
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 104(Suppl 3), 263–267
Date: 06/2014
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Discusses the past, present, and future development of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) health policy. Identifies federal policy and legislation affecting Indian Health Service (IHS) funding and other federal funding that supports the healthcare received by AI/AN populations.
Author(s): Donald Warne, Linda Bane Frizzell
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 104(Suppl 3), 263–267
Date: 06/2014
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Comparing Farmers' Market Revenue Trends Before and After the Implementation of a Monetary Incentive for Recipients of Food Assistance
An analysis of the effect of financial incentives for individuals and families who receive food assistance to encourage the purchase of fruits and vegetables at farmers markets located at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in rural South Carolina.
Author(s): Darcy A. Freedman, Amy Mattison-Faye, Kassandra Alia, M. Aaron Guest, James R. Hébert
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 11
Date: 05/2014
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An analysis of the effect of financial incentives for individuals and families who receive food assistance to encourage the purchase of fruits and vegetables at farmers markets located at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in rural South Carolina.
Author(s): Darcy A. Freedman, Amy Mattison-Faye, Kassandra Alia, M. Aaron Guest, James R. Hébert
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 11
Date: 05/2014
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Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System for FQHCs; Changes to Contracting Policies for RHCs; and Changes to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 Enforcement Actions for Proficiency Testing Referral
The final rule with comment period that implements the methodology and payment rates for a prospective payment system (PPS) for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) services beginning October 1, 2014, under Medicare Part B, in compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Identifies the policy allowing Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) to contract with nonphysician practitioners when statutory requirements for employment of nurse practitioners and physician assistants are met, and incorporated other technical changes to FQHC and RHC regulations. Changes to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 enforcement actions for proficiency testing referral are included.
Date: 05/2014
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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The final rule with comment period that implements the methodology and payment rates for a prospective payment system (PPS) for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) services beginning October 1, 2014, under Medicare Part B, in compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Identifies the policy allowing Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) to contract with nonphysician practitioners when statutory requirements for employment of nurse practitioners and physician assistants are met, and incorporated other technical changes to FQHC and RHC regulations. Changes to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 enforcement actions for proficiency testing referral are included.
Date: 05/2014
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Health Care for Rural Veterans: The Example of Federally Qualified Health Centers
Reports that among veterans enrolled in VA healthcare, 41% reside in rural or highly rural communities. Discusses access to healthcare for rural veterans, policy considerations to encourage improved collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and highlights how FQHCs can provide healthcare services to veterans.
Author(s): Elayne J. Heisler, Sidath Viranga Panangala, Erin Bagalman
Date: 04/2014
Sponsoring organization: Congressional Research Service
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Reports that among veterans enrolled in VA healthcare, 41% reside in rural or highly rural communities. Discusses access to healthcare for rural veterans, policy considerations to encourage improved collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and highlights how FQHCs can provide healthcare services to veterans.
Author(s): Elayne J. Heisler, Sidath Viranga Panangala, Erin Bagalman
Date: 04/2014
Sponsoring organization: Congressional Research Service
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The Health IT Regional Extension Center Program: Evolution and Lessons for Health Care Transformation
Highlights the accomplishments of the Regional Extension Center (REC) program, from January 2010 through June 2013, that provides assistance to small, rural, and underserved healthcare facilities in developing their electronic health record (EHR) platform and in achieving meaningful use.
Author(s): Kimberly Lynch, Mat Kendall, Katherine Shanks, et al.
Citation: Health Services Research, 49(1 Pt 2), 421-437
Date: 02/2014
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Highlights the accomplishments of the Regional Extension Center (REC) program, from January 2010 through June 2013, that provides assistance to small, rural, and underserved healthcare facilities in developing their electronic health record (EHR) platform and in achieving meaningful use.
Author(s): Kimberly Lynch, Mat Kendall, Katherine Shanks, et al.
Citation: Health Services Research, 49(1 Pt 2), 421-437
Date: 02/2014
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Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Record by Rural Health Clinics
Identifies rates of electronic health record (EHR) adoption among a national, random sample of Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). Examines the extent to which RHCs that have adopted an EHR system are likely to achieve Stage 1 meaningful use.
Additional links: Policy Brief
Author(s): John A. Gale, David Hartley, Zachariah T. Croll
Date: 02/2014
Sponsoring organization: Maine Rural Health Research Center
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Identifies rates of electronic health record (EHR) adoption among a national, random sample of Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). Examines the extent to which RHCs that have adopted an EHR system are likely to achieve Stage 1 meaningful use.
Additional links: Policy Brief
Author(s): John A. Gale, David Hartley, Zachariah T. Croll
Date: 02/2014
Sponsoring organization: Maine Rural Health Research Center
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The Future of the Frontier Extended Stay Clinic
Describes the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Frontier Extended Stay Clinic (FESC) demonstration project. Identifies the successes and challenges, and discusses the financial sustainability of the FESC model. Includes policy recommendations and lessons learned.
Author(s): Susan Wilger, Saskia Van Hecke
Date: 02/2014
Sponsoring organization: National Rural Health Association
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Describes the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Frontier Extended Stay Clinic (FESC) demonstration project. Identifies the successes and challenges, and discusses the financial sustainability of the FESC model. Includes policy recommendations and lessons learned.
Author(s): Susan Wilger, Saskia Van Hecke
Date: 02/2014
Sponsoring organization: National Rural Health Association
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A Pilot Project to Improve Access to Telepsychotherapy at Rural Clinics
Describes the challenges and motivators regarding the implementation of a telemental health pilot project in rural outpatient clinics to improve access to mental health services for rural veterans.
Author(s): Geri Adler, Lonique R. Pritchett, Michael R. Kauth, Danielle Nadorff
Citation: Telemedicine Journal and e-Health, 2D(1), 83-85
Date: 01/2014
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Describes the challenges and motivators regarding the implementation of a telemental health pilot project in rural outpatient clinics to improve access to mental health services for rural veterans.
Author(s): Geri Adler, Lonique R. Pritchett, Michael R. Kauth, Danielle Nadorff
Citation: Telemedicine Journal and e-Health, 2D(1), 83-85
Date: 01/2014
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