Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Statistics and data
Characterizing Rurality Using the All of Us Research Program Data
Provides a definition of rurality utilizing a 3-digit ZIP code-level scale. Applies definition to the All of Us Research Program to analyze rural healthcare issues such as access, delayed care, and affordability. Includes the definition's methodology and a U.S. map showcasing distribution of 3-digit ZIP codes according to rurality.
Author(s): Michael Bradfield, Toluwanimi Olorunnisola, Vignesh Subbian
Citation: PLoS One, 20(12), e0328958
Date: 12/2025
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Provides a definition of rurality utilizing a 3-digit ZIP code-level scale. Applies definition to the All of Us Research Program to analyze rural healthcare issues such as access, delayed care, and affordability. Includes the definition's methodology and a U.S. map showcasing distribution of 3-digit ZIP codes according to rurality.
Author(s): Michael Bradfield, Toluwanimi Olorunnisola, Vignesh Subbian
Citation: PLoS One, 20(12), e0328958
Date: 12/2025
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Travel Time to Treating Facility and Mortality in Men With Prostate Cancer
Examines the association between longer travel time to treatment and survival among prostate cancer patients. Uses data from a survey of 159,943 patients from Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Utah, and Washington. Features statistics with breakdowns by two levels of population density.
Author(s): Stephan M. Korn, Filippo Dagnino, Danesha Daniels, et al.
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 8(12), e2546812
Date: 12/2025
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Examines the association between longer travel time to treatment and survival among prostate cancer patients. Uses data from a survey of 159,943 patients from Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Utah, and Washington. Features statistics with breakdowns by two levels of population density.
Author(s): Stephan M. Korn, Filippo Dagnino, Danesha Daniels, et al.
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 8(12), e2546812
Date: 12/2025
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All Texas Access Report for Fiscal Year 2025
Reports on access to mental health services for rural Texans. Includes information on service availability, objectives and strategies, and challenges and strengths in each region in Texas.
Date: 12/2025
Sponsoring organization: Texas Health and Human Services
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Reports on access to mental health services for rural Texans. Includes information on service availability, objectives and strategies, and challenges and strengths in each region in Texas.
Date: 12/2025
Sponsoring organization: Texas Health and Human Services
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Data Book: Beneficiaries Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
Provides an overview of dual-eligible beneficiaries who receive benefits from both Medicare and Medicaid. Analyzes data from calendar year 2022 to examine beneficiary demographics, eligibility pathways, utilization and spending patterns, and more. Exhibit 6 on page 15 includes a breakdown of beneficiaries based on urban or rural residence.
Date: 12/2025
Sponsoring organizations: Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
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Provides an overview of dual-eligible beneficiaries who receive benefits from both Medicare and Medicaid. Analyzes data from calendar year 2022 to examine beneficiary demographics, eligibility pathways, utilization and spending patterns, and more. Exhibit 6 on page 15 includes a breakdown of beneficiaries based on urban or rural residence.
Date: 12/2025
Sponsoring organizations: Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
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Examining Rural Disparities in Cigarette Smoking Among U.S. Women by Chronological Age: 2002–2022
Presents a study on rural disparities in rates of cigarette smoking among women from 2002 to 2022. Draws data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health and examines correlative factors, such as age, educational attainment, and income, among others.
Author(s): Stephen T. Higgins, Tyler G. Erath, Fang Fang Chen, Michael J. DeSarno
Citation: Preventive Medicine, 201, 108359
Date: 12/2025
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Presents a study on rural disparities in rates of cigarette smoking among women from 2002 to 2022. Draws data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health and examines correlative factors, such as age, educational attainment, and income, among others.
Author(s): Stephen T. Higgins, Tyler G. Erath, Fang Fang Chen, Michael J. DeSarno
Citation: Preventive Medicine, 201, 108359
Date: 12/2025
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Who is Performing Routine Screening Endoscopy in Kansas Rural Communities
Examines the types of healthcare practitioners who perform endoscopic screening procedures in rural communities in Kansas. Utilizes survey data from 542 practicing physicians and provides information on their demographics, medical specialty, confidence in performing endoscopic procedures, and more.
Author(s): Todd T. Savolt, Jared Reyes, Siman Antar, Kyle Vincent
Citation: American Journal of Surgery, 250, 116511
Date: 12/2025
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Examines the types of healthcare practitioners who perform endoscopic screening procedures in rural communities in Kansas. Utilizes survey data from 542 practicing physicians and provides information on their demographics, medical specialty, confidence in performing endoscopic procedures, and more.
Author(s): Todd T. Savolt, Jared Reyes, Siman Antar, Kyle Vincent
Citation: American Journal of Surgery, 250, 116511
Date: 12/2025
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Oklahoma Maternal Health Morbidity and Mortality Annual Report 2025
Reports on maternal morbidity and mortality outcomes in Oklahoma, including an overview of Oklahoma women's health, and offers recommendations on reducing maternal morbidity and mortality statewide. Provides data breakdowns and trends by demographic group, including rurality. Appendix discusses challenges in assessing mortality in American Indian and Alaska Native tribal populations.
Date: 11/2025
Sponsoring organizations: Oklahoma Maternal Health Task Force, Oklahoma State Department of Health
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Reports on maternal morbidity and mortality outcomes in Oklahoma, including an overview of Oklahoma women's health, and offers recommendations on reducing maternal morbidity and mortality statewide. Provides data breakdowns and trends by demographic group, including rurality. Appendix discusses challenges in assessing mortality in American Indian and Alaska Native tribal populations.
Date: 11/2025
Sponsoring organizations: Oklahoma Maternal Health Task Force, Oklahoma State Department of Health
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Obstetric Emergency Preparedness in Arkansas Emergency Departments: Results From a Cross-Sectional Survey
Presents results of a survey of obstetric emergency preparedness and previous-year obstetric emergency response among hospital emergency departments in Arkansas. Discusses rural service availability, including rural-urban data comparisons.
Author(s): Jennifer A Callaghan-Koru, Tanvangi Tiwari, Lauren Peña, et al.
Citation: Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open, 7(1), 100274
Date: 11/2025
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Presents results of a survey of obstetric emergency preparedness and previous-year obstetric emergency response among hospital emergency departments in Arkansas. Discusses rural service availability, including rural-urban data comparisons.
Author(s): Jennifer A Callaghan-Koru, Tanvangi Tiwari, Lauren Peña, et al.
Citation: Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open, 7(1), 100274
Date: 11/2025
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A Mixed Methods Study of Perceptions of a Rideshare Intervention to Address Transportation Vulnerability among People Living with HIV in South Carolina
Examines perceptions of using rideshare services to access HIV care among 160 people living with HIV in South Carolina, which . Provides discussion and interview excerpts on topics including safety, privacy, convenience, cost, rurality, and more.
Author(s): Diamonde C. McCollum, Sarah J. Miller, Cheuk Chi Tam, et al.
Citation: Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care, 24
Date: 11/2025
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Examines perceptions of using rideshare services to access HIV care among 160 people living with HIV in South Carolina, which . Provides discussion and interview excerpts on topics including safety, privacy, convenience, cost, rurality, and more.
Author(s): Diamonde C. McCollum, Sarah J. Miller, Cheuk Chi Tam, et al.
Citation: Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care, 24
Date: 11/2025
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Differences in GLP-1 RA Medication Adherence Across Place-Based Variables in Patients with Diabetes Living in Wisconsin
Analyzes adherence to GLP-1 RA medications for diabetes treatment among Wisconsin adults by geographic and demographic group, utilizing 2020-2022 Wisconsin Health Information Organization data. Compares adherence by rural or urban status, among other factors.
Author(s): Kara L. Gavin, Rabia Amjad, Vaia Makris, Joan M. Neuner
Citation: Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy, 31(12), 1311-1319
Date: 11/2025
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Analyzes adherence to GLP-1 RA medications for diabetes treatment among Wisconsin adults by geographic and demographic group, utilizing 2020-2022 Wisconsin Health Information Organization data. Compares adherence by rural or urban status, among other factors.
Author(s): Kara L. Gavin, Rabia Amjad, Vaia Makris, Joan M. Neuner
Citation: Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy, 31(12), 1311-1319
Date: 11/2025
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