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Resources by Topic: Hospitals

AHA Quality and Patient Safety
Lists resources from the American Hospital Association (AHA) to assist hospitals accelerate their quality and performance improvement processes. Features tools, articles, case studies, and news.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: American Hospital Association
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Critical Access Hospital (CAH) State Profiles
Interactive map that provides state-level reports on the financial, quality, and community benefit indicators of Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs).
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Flex Monitoring Team
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Ohio Health Care Provider Report and Information Extract
Identifies healthcare facilities licensed or certified by the Ohio Department of Health, Office of Health Assurance and Licensing. Includes Medicare/Medicaid certified hospitals, home health agencies, Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), and more.
Type: Database
Sponsoring organization: Ohio Department of Health
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Eye On Health Newsletter
Monthly newsletter of the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative.
Type: Journal/Newsletter
Sponsoring organization: Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative
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State Survey Agency Directory
A directory of state agencies that handle survey and certification of certain healthcare facilities including Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) for compliance with the Medicare health and safety standards. Updated quarterly.
Type: Directory
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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North Carolina Rural Health Research Program Cartographic Archives
A collection of maps that define rural and characterize rural America. Includes a variety of maps showing rural areas based on different definitions. Thematic maps cover demographics, health status, Critical Access Hospitals, rural hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and health workforce supply.
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
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Critical Access Hospitals Topic Guide
Resources, information and frequently asked questions related to the requirements and benefits of the rural Critical Access Hospital (CAH) program. Covers legislation affecting CAHs, CAH regulations related to Medicare and Medicaid, the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program, and more.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Rural Hospitals Topic Guide
Provides an overview of the challenges facing rural hospitals, specific rural hospital designations, services rural hospitals provide, and alternative hospital models proposed to serve rural communities.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Hill-Burton Free and Reduced Cost Health Care
Provides information on free or below cost healthcare available to people who meet poverty guidelines from certain healthcare facilities that received federal funds for construction or renovation under the Hill-Burton program.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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AHA Rural Health Update Newsletters
Newsletter of the AHA Section on Small or Rural Hospitals targeted to small and rural hospitals. Each newsletter provides information on federal legislative and regulatory activity affecting payment, quality, and access to care.
Type: Journal/Newsletter
Sponsoring organization: American Hospital Association
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