Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Statistics and data
2024 National CAH Quality Inventory & Assessment National Report
Presents a high-level summary of key data points from the September-November 2024 National Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Quality Inventory and Assessment. Includes data on CAH system affiliation; median average daily census and emergency department volume; median swing bed admissions and swing bed length of stay; hospital inpatient, behavioral health and specialty care, and outpatient and other service lines; and CAH quality payment model participation.
Date: 05/2025
Sponsoring organization: Flex Monitoring Team
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Presents a high-level summary of key data points from the September-November 2024 National Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Quality Inventory and Assessment. Includes data on CAH system affiliation; median average daily census and emergency department volume; median swing bed admissions and swing bed length of stay; hospital inpatient, behavioral health and specialty care, and outpatient and other service lines; and CAH quality payment model participation.
Date: 05/2025
Sponsoring organization: Flex Monitoring Team
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Impact of Alcohol Use Disorder on Inpatient Hospitalizations: A Comparison of Outcomes Between Urban and Rural Veterans Affairs Hospitals
Analyzes Veterans Health Administration hospital admissions data from 2016 to 2020 to determine the burden of alcohol use disorder on 129 rural and urban hospitals. Data shows break down of patient characteristics, hospital characteristics, and admissions characteristics. Discusses mortality and the potential impact of COVID-19.
Author(s): James Willey, Peter Kaboli, Andrea Holcombe, et al.
Citation: Journal of Hospital Medicine, 20(5), 463-470
Date: 05/2025
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Analyzes Veterans Health Administration hospital admissions data from 2016 to 2020 to determine the burden of alcohol use disorder on 129 rural and urban hospitals. Data shows break down of patient characteristics, hospital characteristics, and admissions characteristics. Discusses mortality and the potential impact of COVID-19.
Author(s): James Willey, Peter Kaboli, Andrea Holcombe, et al.
Citation: Journal of Hospital Medicine, 20(5), 463-470
Date: 05/2025
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South Dakota 2025 HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report
Provides county level data on the number of HIV/AIDS cases for South Dakota. Addresses co-infections with other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and characteristics of infected residents.
Date: 05/2025
Sponsoring organization: South Dakota Department of Health
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Provides county level data on the number of HIV/AIDS cases for South Dakota. Addresses co-infections with other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and characteristics of infected residents.
Date: 05/2025
Sponsoring organization: South Dakota Department of Health
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VA Versus Non-VA Quality of Care: A Living Systematic Review
Presents a review of healthcare quality for veterans in VA and non-VA settings. Analyzes 52 studies of non-surgical care and 24 studies of surgical care. Highlights studies focusing on rural veterans and details rural veterans' reported satisfaction with the care they received.
Additional links: Executive Summary
Author(s): Paul Shekelle, Melinda Maggard-Gibbons, Mariah Blegen, et al.
Date: 04/2025
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Presents a review of healthcare quality for veterans in VA and non-VA settings. Analyzes 52 studies of non-surgical care and 24 studies of surgical care. Highlights studies focusing on rural veterans and details rural veterans' reported satisfaction with the care they received.
Additional links: Executive Summary
Author(s): Paul Shekelle, Melinda Maggard-Gibbons, Mariah Blegen, et al.
Date: 04/2025
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Dietary Factors and BMI Among Preschool-Aged Head Start Children and Home Caregivers in Remote Alaska Native Communities
Examines the relationship between body mass index (BMI) of caregivers and BMI of the preschool children in their home. Utilizes data from a culturally anchored intervention, "Got Neqpiaq?", focused on remote Alaska Native communities in the southwest portion of the state. Discusses the impact of the composition of traditional food, processed food, and produce in a caregiver's diet on a child's diet, as well as the role of holistic family health interventions and cultural foods.
Author(s): Courtney M. Hill, M. J. Paschall, Kathryn R. Koller, et al.
Citation: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Disparities, 13(3), 2039-2048
Date: 04/2025
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Examines the relationship between body mass index (BMI) of caregivers and BMI of the preschool children in their home. Utilizes data from a culturally anchored intervention, "Got Neqpiaq?", focused on remote Alaska Native communities in the southwest portion of the state. Discusses the impact of the composition of traditional food, processed food, and produce in a caregiver's diet on a child's diet, as well as the role of holistic family health interventions and cultural foods.
Author(s): Courtney M. Hill, M. J. Paschall, Kathryn R. Koller, et al.
Citation: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Disparities, 13(3), 2039-2048
Date: 04/2025
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Moving the Needle: Challenges in Meeting Nevada's Health Workforce Needs
Describes the state of Nevada's health workforce, including its distribution, factors influencing supply and demand, shortage area designations, and policy approaches to addressing shortages. Includes data and discussion of rural areas.
Author(s): Pierron Tackes, John Packham
Date: 04/2025
Sponsoring organization: Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities
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Describes the state of Nevada's health workforce, including its distribution, factors influencing supply and demand, shortage area designations, and policy approaches to addressing shortages. Includes data and discussion of rural areas.
Author(s): Pierron Tackes, John Packham
Date: 04/2025
Sponsoring organization: Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities
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Maine Healthy Aging Data Report: Highlights from 2025
Reports on the demographics, health, and strengths and vulnerabilities of Maine's older adult population, with pages 13-18 providing rural, urban, and suburban community health comparison data. See related maps and community profiles for additional data on a variety of health conditions and factors influencing health.
Additional links: Supporting materials
Date: 04/2025
Sponsoring organization: Point32Health Foundation
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Reports on the demographics, health, and strengths and vulnerabilities of Maine's older adult population, with pages 13-18 providing rural, urban, and suburban community health comparison data. See related maps and community profiles for additional data on a variety of health conditions and factors influencing health.
Additional links: Supporting materials
Date: 04/2025
Sponsoring organization: Point32Health Foundation
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Rural–Urban Disparities in Cancer Care—Analyzing Routinely Collected Patient‐Reported Outcomes. A Cross‐Sectional Study
Compares rural and urban patient-reported outcomes related to anxiety, depression, fatigue, pain interference, and physical function among 7,271 cancer patients who received treatment at the Huntsman Cancer Institute between 2016 and 2019. Includes data breakdowns by rural or urban status, including comparisons by specific cancer types.
Author(s): Dominik J. Ose, Bayarmaa Mark, Krista Ocier, et al.
Citation: Cancer Medicine, 14(8), e70437
Date: 04/2025
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Compares rural and urban patient-reported outcomes related to anxiety, depression, fatigue, pain interference, and physical function among 7,271 cancer patients who received treatment at the Huntsman Cancer Institute between 2016 and 2019. Includes data breakdowns by rural or urban status, including comparisons by specific cancer types.
Author(s): Dominik J. Ose, Bayarmaa Mark, Krista Ocier, et al.
Citation: Cancer Medicine, 14(8), e70437
Date: 04/2025
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How Does Cost Affect Access to Healthcare?
Explores trends in how costs affect access to healthcare using data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) through 2023. Covers the percentage of adults who delayed or went without care due to cost, including insulin users who rationed insulin due to costs. Presents data by income level, health status, insurance status, and urban/rural residence.
Author(s): Shameek Rakshit, Matthew McGough, Lynne Cotter, Gary Claxton
Date: 04/2025
Sponsoring organizations: KFF, Peterson Center on Healthcare
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Explores trends in how costs affect access to healthcare using data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) through 2023. Covers the percentage of adults who delayed or went without care due to cost, including insulin users who rationed insulin due to costs. Presents data by income level, health status, insurance status, and urban/rural residence.
Author(s): Shameek Rakshit, Matthew McGough, Lynne Cotter, Gary Claxton
Date: 04/2025
Sponsoring organizations: KFF, Peterson Center on Healthcare
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Rebuilding Maternal Health Access in Western North Carolina: Addressing Critical Gaps Amplified by Hurricane Helene
Discusses the impact of Hurricane Helene on maternal health in rural North Carolina. Focuses on maternal healthcare workforce shortages, access issues in isolated areas, maternal morbidity and mortality, rural health disparities, and more. Offers suggestions to improve rural maternal health in North Carolina, including enhancing data collection, strengthening infrastructure and access, and addressing the social determinants of health.
Author(s): Jennifer Runkle, Maggie Sugg
Citation: North Carolina Medical Journal, 86(1)
Date: 04/2025
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Discusses the impact of Hurricane Helene on maternal health in rural North Carolina. Focuses on maternal healthcare workforce shortages, access issues in isolated areas, maternal morbidity and mortality, rural health disparities, and more. Offers suggestions to improve rural maternal health in North Carolina, including enhancing data collection, strengthening infrastructure and access, and addressing the social determinants of health.
Author(s): Jennifer Runkle, Maggie Sugg
Citation: North Carolina Medical Journal, 86(1)
Date: 04/2025
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