Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Populations
Rates of Primary Care and Integrated Mental Health Telemedicine Visits Between Rural and Urban Veterans Affairs Beneficiaries Before and After the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Shares the results of a study examining changes over time in rural-urban differences in telemedicine use for primary care and mental health integration services among Veterans Affairs (VA) beneficiaries. Uses data from 138 VA healthcare systems from March 2019 to December 2021. Features demographics and statistics with breakdowns by visit type and rural or urban area.
Author(s): Lucinda B. Leung, Caroline Yoo, Karen Chu, et al.
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 6(3)
Date: 03/2023
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Shares the results of a study examining changes over time in rural-urban differences in telemedicine use for primary care and mental health integration services among Veterans Affairs (VA) beneficiaries. Uses data from 138 VA healthcare systems from March 2019 to December 2021. Features demographics and statistics with breakdowns by visit type and rural or urban area.
Author(s): Lucinda B. Leung, Caroline Yoo, Karen Chu, et al.
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 6(3)
Date: 03/2023
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Elevated Colorectal Cancer Incidence among American Indian/Alaska Native Persons in Alaska Compared to Other Populations Worldwide
Presents the results of a study comparing American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) colorectal cancer (CRC) rates in Alaska for 2018 to CRC rates among tribal and racial populations in other regions of the US, and internationally. Results of this study will be used to inform healthcare organizations about policies and practices supporting CRC screening for the reduction of the disease.
Author(s): Donald Haverkamp, Diana Redwood, Elena Roik, Stephen Vindigni, Timothy Thomas
Citation: International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 82(1)
Date: 03/2023
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Presents the results of a study comparing American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) colorectal cancer (CRC) rates in Alaska for 2018 to CRC rates among tribal and racial populations in other regions of the US, and internationally. Results of this study will be used to inform healthcare organizations about policies and practices supporting CRC screening for the reduction of the disease.
Author(s): Donald Haverkamp, Diana Redwood, Elena Roik, Stephen Vindigni, Timothy Thomas
Citation: International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 82(1)
Date: 03/2023
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CMS Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced Model: Fourth Evaluation Report
Fourth annual report of the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced (BPCI Advanced) Model, which tests whether linking payments for a clinical episode of care can reduce Medicare expenditures while maintaining or improving the quality of care. Explores the impact of BPCI Advanced on episode payments, utilization, and quality of care, as well as estimates of Medicare program savings in Model Year 3. Analyzes BPCI Advanced outcomes for beneficiaries from underserved communities, including beneficiaries in rural areas and areas with a high Area Deprivation Index (ADI).
Additional links: Appendices, Findings at a Glance
Author(s): The Lewin Group, Abt Associates, GDIT, Telligen
Date: 03/2023
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Fourth annual report of the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced (BPCI Advanced) Model, which tests whether linking payments for a clinical episode of care can reduce Medicare expenditures while maintaining or improving the quality of care. Explores the impact of BPCI Advanced on episode payments, utilization, and quality of care, as well as estimates of Medicare program savings in Model Year 3. Analyzes BPCI Advanced outcomes for beneficiaries from underserved communities, including beneficiaries in rural areas and areas with a high Area Deprivation Index (ADI).
Additional links: Appendices, Findings at a Glance
Author(s): The Lewin Group, Abt Associates, GDIT, Telligen
Date: 03/2023
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Emergency Department Visits Related to Mental Health Disorders Among Adults, by Race and Hispanic Ethnicity: United States, 2018–2020
Report explores the rates of mental health-related visits to emergency departments (EDs) by race and Hispanic ethnicity. Breaks down data by race, mental health disorder, and urbanization level, among other measures.
Author(s): Zachary J. Peters, Loredana Santo, Danielle Davis, Carol J. DeFrances
Date: 03/2023
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Report explores the rates of mental health-related visits to emergency departments (EDs) by race and Hispanic ethnicity. Breaks down data by race, mental health disorder, and urbanization level, among other measures.
Author(s): Zachary J. Peters, Loredana Santo, Danielle Davis, Carol J. DeFrances
Date: 03/2023
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Rural and Urban Differences in Insurance Coverage at Prepregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum
Examines insurance coverage in rural and urban women at prepregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Analyzes 154,992 postpartum individuals in the U.S. part of the 2016-2019 PRAMS (Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System) and breaks down rural versus urban data by demographic variables, income, state Medicaid expansion, education, marital status, chronic disease, and more. Discusses disparities in insurance for rural and urban women.
Author(s): Lindsay K. Admon, Jamie R. Daw, Julia D. Interrante, et al.
Citation: Obstetrics & Gynecology, 14(3), 570-581
Date: 03/2023
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Examines insurance coverage in rural and urban women at prepregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Analyzes 154,992 postpartum individuals in the U.S. part of the 2016-2019 PRAMS (Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System) and breaks down rural versus urban data by demographic variables, income, state Medicaid expansion, education, marital status, chronic disease, and more. Discusses disparities in insurance for rural and urban women.
Author(s): Lindsay K. Admon, Jamie R. Daw, Julia D. Interrante, et al.
Citation: Obstetrics & Gynecology, 14(3), 570-581
Date: 03/2023
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Outcomes of Farm Compared to Nonfarm Pediatric Injuries: A Propensity-Matched Analysis
Compares the outcomes of pediatric injuries received in farm and non-farm locations. Looks at a number of factors, including length of hospital stay, admission to intensive care unit, and mortality. Breaks down data by sex and pediatric trauma-level designation, among other measures.
Author(s): Michael C. Larkins, Ashish Khanchandani, Dmitry Tumin, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 39(2), 383-391
Date: 03/2023
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Compares the outcomes of pediatric injuries received in farm and non-farm locations. Looks at a number of factors, including length of hospital stay, admission to intensive care unit, and mortality. Breaks down data by sex and pediatric trauma-level designation, among other measures.
Author(s): Michael C. Larkins, Ashish Khanchandani, Dmitry Tumin, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 39(2), 383-391
Date: 03/2023
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Impact of COVID-19 on Behind-the-Scenes HPV Vaccination Work with Rural Clinics
Discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination at rural clinics. Details effects on clinic priorities and vaccine delivery infrastructure.
Author(s): Grace Ryan
Date: 02/2023
Sponsoring organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination at rural clinics. Details effects on clinic priorities and vaccine delivery infrastructure.
Author(s): Grace Ryan
Date: 02/2023
Sponsoring organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Evaluation of the First-Year Data from an HPV Vaccination Van Program in South Carolina, U.S.
Reports on implementation and results of a mobile vaccination program focused on human papillomavirus (HPV) and other childhood immunizations for rural and medically underserved communities in rural South Carolina. Discusses the significance of HPV vaccination for cancer prevention.
Author(s): Marvella E. Ford, Kathleen B. Cartmell, Angela M. Malek, et al.
Citation: Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(4), 1362
Date: 02/2023
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Reports on implementation and results of a mobile vaccination program focused on human papillomavirus (HPV) and other childhood immunizations for rural and medically underserved communities in rural South Carolina. Discusses the significance of HPV vaccination for cancer prevention.
Author(s): Marvella E. Ford, Kathleen B. Cartmell, Angela M. Malek, et al.
Citation: Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(4), 1362
Date: 02/2023
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A Review of Occupational Safety and Health Research for American Indians and Alaska Natives
Presents a literature review of occupational health and safety research discussing American Indian and Alaska Native workers. Breaks down data by National Occupation Research Agenda sector and details studies by type, objective, and findings.
Author(s): Kaitlin Wingate, Elizabeth Dalsey, Deborah Poling Scott
Citation: Journal of Safety Research, 84, 204-211
Date: 02/2023
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Presents a literature review of occupational health and safety research discussing American Indian and Alaska Native workers. Breaks down data by National Occupation Research Agenda sector and details studies by type, objective, and findings.
Author(s): Kaitlin Wingate, Elizabeth Dalsey, Deborah Poling Scott
Citation: Journal of Safety Research, 84, 204-211
Date: 02/2023
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The Association between Grandparents as Caregivers and Overdose Mortality in Appalachia and Non-Appalachia Counties
Evaluates associations between drug overdose mortality and grandparents as primary caregivers of children in Appalachian and non-Appalachian counties using national datasets from the period 2015-2019. Covers factors associated with grandparents as primary caregivers, rurality and other demographics. Discusses the impact of high rates of kinship care and opioid use disorder in rural and Appalachian areas.
Author(s): Kate E. Beatty, Stephanie M. Mathis, Abby R. McCurry, et al.
Citation: Frontiers in Public Health, 11, 1035564
Date: 02/2023
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Evaluates associations between drug overdose mortality and grandparents as primary caregivers of children in Appalachian and non-Appalachian counties using national datasets from the period 2015-2019. Covers factors associated with grandparents as primary caregivers, rurality and other demographics. Discusses the impact of high rates of kinship care and opioid use disorder in rural and Appalachian areas.
Author(s): Kate E. Beatty, Stephanie M. Mathis, Abby R. McCurry, et al.
Citation: Frontiers in Public Health, 11, 1035564
Date: 02/2023
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