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Resources by Topic: Statistics and data

Trends and Predictors of Glycemic Control Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Covered by Alabama Medicaid, 2011–2019
Analyzes trends and predictors related to achieving optimum targets for glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Analyzes 2011-2019 Medicaid data from 18,560 patients living in Alabama according to sex, race/ethnicity, reason for Medicaid eligibility, ambulatory/acute care use, comorbidities, and urban, small town, or rural residence.
Author(s): Caroline A. Presley, Yulia Khodneva, Lucia D. Juarez, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 20
Date: 09/2023
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Evaluation of the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model: Final Report
Evaluates the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model, which tests the impact of providing financial incentives to home health agencies in nine states: Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Massachusetts, Maryland, Nebraska, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Washington. Examines how the financial incentives under the model influenced agency behavior. Describes impacts across key outcomes, including service utilization, quality of care, and patient experience, and examines the model's effects on various access to care and Medicare spending issues. Explores whether the model had unique impacts on access to home health care in rural areas.
Additional links: Appendices, Findings at a Glance
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organizations: Arbor Research Collaborative for Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, L&M Policy Research
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Telehealth Use and Experiences Among California Adults
Brief outlining 2021 telehealth use and satisfaction by various California populations. Includes usage by insurance type, race and ethnicity, primary language, and more. Data breakdown includes rural residence.
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organization: California Health Care Foundation
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Income in the United States: 2022
Reports on income levels for 2021 and 2022, along with the percent change from 2021 to 2022. Includes statistics for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. Based on data from the 2023 and earlier Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplements.
Author(s): Gloria Guzman, Melissa Kollar
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Poverty in the United States: 2022
Reports on poverty rates for 2021 and 2022, including changes in official poverty and changes in the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) rate. Includes statistics for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. Based on data from the 2023 and earlier Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplements.
Author(s): Emily A. Shrider, John Creamer
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Rural Patient and Provider Perceptions of Telehealth Implemented During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Evaluates patient and provider perceptions of telehealth in a large, rural healthcare system as well as the sustainability of telehealth during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Utilizes 2020-2021 survey data to analyze patient satisfaction with telehealth and its perceived value and efficiency according to providers. Considers the long-term effectiveness of telehealth by assessing differences in missed appointments when compared to in-person visits at a family practice clinic.
Author(s): David Klee, Derek Pyne, Joshua Kroll, William James, Kelly A. Hirko
Citation: BMC Health Services Research, 23, 981
Date: 09/2023
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New Research Shows RHC Program Continues to Grow
Explores trends in the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) landscape between 2020-2022 using data from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Quality, Certification, and Oversight Reports (QCOR). Presents data and maps on the number of RHCs that opened, closed, had a CMS Certification Number (CCN) change, and are no longer operating as an RHC by state and free-standing or provider-based status.
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organizations: NARHC Research and Education Foundation, National Association of Rural Health Clinics, National Center for the Analysis of Healthcare Data (NCAHD)
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Characteristics of Short-Term Acute Care Hospitals That Experienced a Ransomware Attack from 2016 to 2021
Analyzed short-term acute care hospitals experiencing a ransomware attack between 2016 and 2019 to identify characteristics associated with an attack. Considered variables such as rurality, various financial characteristics, information technology infrastructure, and more. Includes recommendation for future research regarding rural impacts.
Author(s): Claire C. McGlave, Sayeh S. Nikpay, Carrie Henning-Smith, Katie Rydberg, Hannah T. Neprash
Citation: Health Affairs Scholar, 1(3)
Date: 09/2023
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An Empirical Analysis of Financial Hardship Associated with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia: Metro and Nonmetro Patients
Examines financial hardships among those with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD). Utilizes National Health and Aging Trends Study data to present ADRD financial hardship according to metro versus nonmetro location, race, and age.
Author(s): Adee Athiyaman
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organization: Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs
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Medicare Advantage Enrollment, Plan Availability and Premiums in Rural Areas
Research brief analyzing Medicare Advantage enrollment, availability, and premiums in rural areas to identify trends since 2010. Offers rural and urban comparisons.
Author(s): Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Gabrielle Clerveau, Anthony Damico, Tricia Neuman
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organization: KFF
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