Use of Telemedicine among Office-Based Physicians, 2021
Details the usage of telemedicine by physicians who are office-based, self-employed or employed by a health system, including their specialty, participation in payment models, satisfaction with telemedicine, and continued use post-pandemic. Provides data on rural and urban physician use of telemedicine tools and platforms integrated with electronic health records (EHR).
Author(s): Yuriy Pylypchuk, Wesley Barker
Citation: ONC Data Brief, 65
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
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Data Challenges in Identifying Patients Due for Colorectal Cancer Screening in Rural Clinics
Analyzes barriers in identifying patients in need of colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings in rural Oregon. Explores the effectiveness of rural primary care clinics and Medicaid health plans utilizing electronic health records (EHRs) for CRC outreach and includes corresponding data.
Author(s): Amanda F. Petrik, Jennifer Coury, Jean Hiebert Larson, et al.
Citation: The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 36(1), 118-129
Date: 02/2023
Type: Document
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Social Media Use Among Parents and Women of Childbearing Age in the US
Examines the different platforms pregnant women and parents utilize regularly to access health-related information. Includes data on platforms used, frequency of use, and demographic breakdown of user by gender, age, education, and urban, suburban, or rural residence.
Author(s): Molly E. Waring, Loneke T. Blackman Carr, Grace E. Heersping
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 20
Date: 02/2023
Type: Document
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The State of Rural Healthcare: Research Report and Outlook for 2023
Presents results of a survey of 110 rural healthcare organizations across 25 states regarding their financial health and strategic priorities. Identifies the top challenges identified by the surveyed organizations. Discusses how providers are addressing four strategic priorities, including workforce management, patient experience, financial performance, and digital transformation.
Date: 02/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Wipfli, LLP
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Minnesota Office of Broadband Development: Annual Report 2022
Discusses milestones reached in 2022 to increase broadband availability in Minnesota. Provides maps and statistics related to broadband coverage.
Date: 01/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
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Remote Implementation of a School-Based Health Promotion and Health Coaching Program in Low-Income Urban and Rural Sites: Program Impact during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Examines the school-based health promotion and coaching skills program, Stanford Youth Diabetes Coaches Program (SYDCP), which was adapted for remote implementation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discusses results of remote implementation in urban and rural sites and includes comparative data of results related to health knowledge and behaviors, personal growth/youth assets, and more.
Author(s): Liana Gefter, Nancy Morioka-Douglas, Ashini Srivastava, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(2), 1044
Date: 01/2023
Type: Document
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The State of Health in Tennessee: 2023 Annual Report to the 113th Tennessee General Assembly
Provides a comprehensive overview of health in Tennessee, including health outcomes of individuals and information on the health of the state's healthcare system. Includes statistics on rural hospitals that have closed in recent years, and those at risk of closure as of 2022. Features county-level maps showing Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Date: 01/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Tennessee Department of Health
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Arizona Rural and Public Health Policy Forum Session Recordings
Lists recorded sessions from the 2023 Arizona Rural & Public Health Policy Forum. Includes topics such as health equity, social determinants of health, tribal health, policy updates, information technology, healthcare cost, and more.
Date: 01/2023
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Arizona Center for Rural Health
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Virtual Home Visiting During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned for Research, Practice, and Policy
Reports on listening sessions regarding the use of virtual technology to perform home visiting in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Discusses issues such as program implementation and activities, equitable service delivery, and the future of home visiting, with information specific to rural and tribal areas.
Author(s): Alena Hadley, Jasmine Hayes, Shefali Pai-Samant, Francesca Stern
Date: 01/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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Not Enough Food on the Dinner Table: A Look into Food Insecurity among Hispanics/Latinos Living in Rural Communities in the United States
Discusses food insecurity among Hispanics/Latinos in the U.S. and provides program and policy recommendations to improve food access. Reports on a 2022 needs assessment that includes a literature review, socio-demographic survey, focus group with rural Latino adults, and interviews with community-based organizations (CBOs). Offers strategies such as wellness and nutrition education, culturally sensitive engagement, and technology to improve access.
Author(s): Melawhy Garcia, Natalia Gatdula, Vanessa Torres, et al.
Date: 01/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Center for Latino Community Health Evaluation and Leadership Training, UnidosUS
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