Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Healthcare needs and services
Rural Public Health: Issues and Considerations
Report to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Overview of the rural public health infrastructure. Addresses public health leadership, workforce preparedness, support for safety net providers, the impact of managed care, telecommunications, and funding for rural public health.
Date: 02/2000
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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Report to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Overview of the rural public health infrastructure. Addresses public health leadership, workforce preparedness, support for safety net providers, the impact of managed care, telecommunications, and funding for rural public health.
Date: 02/2000
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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The Effect of Market Reform on Rural Public Health Departments
Reports on how rural health departments and populations they serve were affected by healthcare system changes in the 1990s, particularly Medicaid managed care. Based on site visits to four rural public health departments in each of five states: Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, Oregon, and Wisconsin.
Author(s): Rebecca Slifkin, Pam Silberman, Susan Reif
Date: 01/2000
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
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Reports on how rural health departments and populations they serve were affected by healthcare system changes in the 1990s, particularly Medicaid managed care. Based on site visits to four rural public health departments in each of five states: Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, Oregon, and Wisconsin.
Author(s): Rebecca Slifkin, Pam Silberman, Susan Reif
Date: 01/2000
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
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National Rural Health Policy: Recommendations from the First Eight Years of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health
Summarizes activities and accomplishments of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health from 1988-1996. Includes chapters on health workforce, Medicare payment policy, special needs of rural populations, and issues impacting rural health which the committee may address in the future.
Date: 01/1997
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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Summarizes activities and accomplishments of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health from 1988-1996. Includes chapters on health workforce, Medicare payment policy, special needs of rural populations, and issues impacting rural health which the committee may address in the future.
Date: 01/1997
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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Medical Assistance Facilities: A Demonstration Program to Provide Access to Health Care in Frontier Communities
Describes the Health Care Financing Administration's Medical Assistance Facility (MAF) demonstration program, which aimed to preserve healthcare access in frontier areas of Montana by converting full-service hospitals into low-intensity, short-stay healthcare service centers. Examines the impact of the program on access to inpatient care.
Date: 07/1993
Sponsoring organization: Office of Inspector General (HHS)
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Describes the Health Care Financing Administration's Medical Assistance Facility (MAF) demonstration program, which aimed to preserve healthcare access in frontier areas of Montana by converting full-service hospitals into low-intensity, short-stay healthcare service centers. Examines the impact of the program on access to inpatient care.
Date: 07/1993
Sponsoring organization: Office of Inspector General (HHS)
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Oral Health Resources for Professionals: Quick Start Guide
Provides resources on oral healthcare for healthcare professionals. Includes topics such as oral health and chronic disease, oral health literacy, and oral health for adults and children, along with outreach materials.
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Provides resources on oral healthcare for healthcare professionals. Includes topics such as oral health and chronic disease, oral health literacy, and oral health for adults and children, along with outreach materials.
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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FAIR Health Atlas
Interactive map providing data on disease prevalence and social determinants of health by year and state or county, using national commercial healthcare claims data. Covers topics including metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, mental health conditions, substance use, population demographics, economic status, health insurance, and more.
Sponsoring organization: FAIR Health
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Interactive map providing data on disease prevalence and social determinants of health by year and state or county, using national commercial healthcare claims data. Covers topics including metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, mental health conditions, substance use, population demographics, economic status, health insurance, and more.
Sponsoring organization: FAIR Health
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Alabama County Health Profiles, 2024
Vital health statistics of Alabama counties for 2024. Includes pregnancies, births, infant mortality, population, mortality by age group, selected causes of death, marriage and divorce, and more. Includes comparisons of selected indicators by race, age, and sex.
Sponsoring organization: Alabama Public Health
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Vital health statistics of Alabama counties for 2024. Includes pregnancies, births, infant mortality, population, mortality by age group, selected causes of death, marriage and divorce, and more. Includes comparisons of selected indicators by race, age, and sex.
Sponsoring organization: Alabama Public Health
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Louisiana Rural Health Intelligence Platform
Interactive mapping tool displaying data on healthcare facilities, health indicators, and social determinants of health in Louisiana by ZIP code, parish, and Louisiana Department of Health region. Includes data on broadband access and connectivity, primary care physician supply, prevalence of chronic conditions, and more.
Sponsoring organizations: Accessible Healthcare through AI-Augmented Decisions Center, Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence, Louisiana Center for Health Innovation, Louisiana Department of Health
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Interactive mapping tool displaying data on healthcare facilities, health indicators, and social determinants of health in Louisiana by ZIP code, parish, and Louisiana Department of Health region. Includes data on broadband access and connectivity, primary care physician supply, prevalence of chronic conditions, and more.
Sponsoring organizations: Accessible Healthcare through AI-Augmented Decisions Center, Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence, Louisiana Center for Health Innovation, Louisiana Department of Health
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California Healthcare Payments Data (HPD) Primary Care Utilization Report
Interactive report providing data on primary care utilization, access to care, and continuity of care among Californians with health insurance. Data visualization results can be grouped by rural designation, among other factors.
Sponsoring organization: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
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Interactive report providing data on primary care utilization, access to care, and continuity of care among Californians with health insurance. Data visualization results can be grouped by rural designation, among other factors.
Sponsoring organization: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
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Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Program: Academic Year 2024-2025
Summarizes outcomes of grantee programs and residents who received Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) support during the 2024-2025 academic year. Also presents select multi-year outcomes for the program. Features statistics including the number of disadvantaged or rural residents, and percentages of THCGME clinical training site settings, with breakdowns by rural area and medically underserved communities.
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Workforce Analysis
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Summarizes outcomes of grantee programs and residents who received Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) support during the 2024-2025 academic year. Also presents select multi-year outcomes for the program. Features statistics including the number of disadvantaged or rural residents, and percentages of THCGME clinical training site settings, with breakdowns by rural area and medically underserved communities.
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Workforce Analysis
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