Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Technology for health and human services
The Health IT Regional Extension Center Program: Evolution and Lessons for Health Care Transformation
Highlights the accomplishments of the Regional Extension Center (REC) program, from January 2010 through June 2013, that provides assistance to small, rural, and underserved healthcare facilities in developing their electronic health record (EHR) platform and in achieving meaningful use.
Author(s): Kimberly Lynch, Mat Kendall, Katherine Shanks, et al.
Citation: Health Services Research, 49(1 Pt 2), 421-437
Date: 02/2014
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Highlights the accomplishments of the Regional Extension Center (REC) program, from January 2010 through June 2013, that provides assistance to small, rural, and underserved healthcare facilities in developing their electronic health record (EHR) platform and in achieving meaningful use.
Author(s): Kimberly Lynch, Mat Kendall, Katherine Shanks, et al.
Citation: Health Services Research, 49(1 Pt 2), 421-437
Date: 02/2014
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Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Record by Rural Health Clinics
Identifies rates of electronic health record (EHR) adoption among a national, random sample of Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). Examines the extent to which RHCs that have adopted an EHR system are likely to achieve Stage 1 meaningful use.
Additional links: Policy Brief
Author(s): John A. Gale, David Hartley, Zachariah T. Croll
Date: 02/2014
Sponsoring organization: Maine Rural Health Research Center
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Identifies rates of electronic health record (EHR) adoption among a national, random sample of Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). Examines the extent to which RHCs that have adopted an EHR system are likely to achieve Stage 1 meaningful use.
Additional links: Policy Brief
Author(s): John A. Gale, David Hartley, Zachariah T. Croll
Date: 02/2014
Sponsoring organization: Maine Rural Health Research Center
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A Qualitative Study of Rural Primary Care Clinician Views on Remote Monitoring Technologies
Examines conclusions of a cross-sectional qualitative study based on interviews with primary care clinicians belonging to the Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network (ORPRN) about the challenges of implementing remote monitoring technologies (RMT) as a means of increasing access and providing a more comprehensive level of care for older and/or less mobile patients in rural areas. Also discusses clinicians ability to use RMTs in coordination with the electronic health record (EHR) system.
Author(s): Melinda M. Davis, Jillian M. Currey, Sonya Howk, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 30(1), 69-78
Date: 01/2014
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Examines conclusions of a cross-sectional qualitative study based on interviews with primary care clinicians belonging to the Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network (ORPRN) about the challenges of implementing remote monitoring technologies (RMT) as a means of increasing access and providing a more comprehensive level of care for older and/or less mobile patients in rural areas. Also discusses clinicians ability to use RMTs in coordination with the electronic health record (EHR) system.
Author(s): Melinda M. Davis, Jillian M. Currey, Sonya Howk, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 30(1), 69-78
Date: 01/2014
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Assessing the Feasibility of a Virtual Tumor Board Program: A Case Study
Examines the feasibility of a Virtual Tumor Board (VTB) program connecting rural community clinicians to the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNC LCCC) tumor board. Analyzes the individual clinical participants to explore their experiences with the VTB. Includes a summary of data collection methods, coding of interview data, and UNC tumor board participant survey results.
Author(s): Christopher M. Shea, Randall Teal, Lindsey Haynes-Maslow, et al.
Citation: Journal of Healthcare Management, 59(3), 177-193
Date: 2014
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Examines the feasibility of a Virtual Tumor Board (VTB) program connecting rural community clinicians to the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNC LCCC) tumor board. Analyzes the individual clinical participants to explore their experiences with the VTB. Includes a summary of data collection methods, coding of interview data, and UNC tumor board participant survey results.
Author(s): Christopher M. Shea, Randall Teal, Lindsey Haynes-Maslow, et al.
Citation: Journal of Healthcare Management, 59(3), 177-193
Date: 2014
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Electronic Health Information Exchange in Underserved Settings: Examining Initiatives in Small Physician Practices and Community Health Centers
Discusses a study evaluating electronic data exchange projects. Identifies the barriers and benefits of participating in health information exchange (HIE) activities.
Author(s): J. Mac McCullough, Frederick J. Zimmerman, Douglas S. Bell, Hector P. Rodriguez
Citation: BMC Health Services Research, 14, 415
Date: 2014
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Discusses a study evaluating electronic data exchange projects. Identifies the barriers and benefits of participating in health information exchange (HIE) activities.
Author(s): J. Mac McCullough, Frederick J. Zimmerman, Douglas S. Bell, Hector P. Rodriguez
Citation: BMC Health Services Research, 14, 415
Date: 2014
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Facilitators of Health Systems Change for Tobacco Dependence Treatment: A Qualitative Study of Stakeholders' Perceptions
An evaluation of tobacco treatment programs in rural and urban health systems in Minnesota that demonstrates they can implement extensive changes in a short time to enhance treatment of tobacco dependence. Emphasizes the use of electronic health records and healthcare quality measures to improve the healthcare environment for tobacco dependence.
Author(s): Amanda L Jansen, Traci R Capesius, Randi Lachter, Lija O Greenseid, Paula A Keller
Citation: BMC Health Services Research, 14, 575
Date: 2014
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An evaluation of tobacco treatment programs in rural and urban health systems in Minnesota that demonstrates they can implement extensive changes in a short time to enhance treatment of tobacco dependence. Emphasizes the use of electronic health records and healthcare quality measures to improve the healthcare environment for tobacco dependence.
Author(s): Amanda L Jansen, Traci R Capesius, Randi Lachter, Lija O Greenseid, Paula A Keller
Citation: BMC Health Services Research, 14, 575
Date: 2014
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A Survey of Rural Hospitals' Perspectives on Health Information Technology Outsourcing
Reports on a survey of rural hospitals to gauge their perspectives on health information technology (HIT) outsourcing and the role of hospital-to-hospital partnerships (HHPs).
Author(s): Nicholas Johnson, Alison Murphy, Nathan McNeese, Madhu Reddy, Sandeep Purao
Citation: AMIA Annual Symposium Proceedings, 2013, 732-741
Date: 11/2013
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Reports on a survey of rural hospitals to gauge their perspectives on health information technology (HIT) outsourcing and the role of hospital-to-hospital partnerships (HHPs).
Author(s): Nicholas Johnson, Alison Murphy, Nathan McNeese, Madhu Reddy, Sandeep Purao
Citation: AMIA Annual Symposium Proceedings, 2013, 732-741
Date: 11/2013
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Understanding Adoption of a Personal Health Record in Rural Health Care Clinics: Revealing Barriers and Facilitators of Adoption Including Attributions about Potential Patient Portal Users and Self-reported Characteristics of Early Adopting Users
Examines patient survey data from Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) comparing patients who are early adopters of personal health records (PHRs) to those who do not use PHRs to understand clinic level barriers to PHR adoption. Provides information on staff perceptions of newly introduced PHR.
Author(s): Jorie Butler, Marjorie Carter, Candace Hayden, et al.
Citation: AMIA Annual Symposium Proceedings Archive, 2013, 152-161
Date: 11/2013
Sponsoring organization: American Medical Informatics Association
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Examines patient survey data from Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) comparing patients who are early adopters of personal health records (PHRs) to those who do not use PHRs to understand clinic level barriers to PHR adoption. Provides information on staff perceptions of newly introduced PHR.
Author(s): Jorie Butler, Marjorie Carter, Candace Hayden, et al.
Citation: AMIA Annual Symposium Proceedings Archive, 2013, 152-161
Date: 11/2013
Sponsoring organization: American Medical Informatics Association
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Case Studies of Regional Extension Centers Serving Rural Practices: Minnesota and North Dakota
Presents a case study focusing on the Health Information Technology (HIT) Regional Extension Center (REC) serving North Dakota and Minnesota (the Regional Extension Assistance Center for HIT, or REACH) and its experience working with rural physician practices in the two states.
Author(s): Michelle Casey, Ira Moscovice, Alex McEllistrem-Evenson
Date: 11/2013
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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Presents a case study focusing on the Health Information Technology (HIT) Regional Extension Center (REC) serving North Dakota and Minnesota (the Regional Extension Assistance Center for HIT, or REACH) and its experience working with rural physician practices in the two states.
Author(s): Michelle Casey, Ira Moscovice, Alex McEllistrem-Evenson
Date: 11/2013
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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Case Studies of Regional Extension Centers Serving Rural Practices: North Carolina
Presents a case study focusing on the North Carolina Health Information Technology (HIT) Regional Extension Center (REC) and its experience working with rural physician practices in the state.
Author(s): Michelle Casey, Ira Moscovice, Alex McEllistrem-Evenson
Date: 11/2013
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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Presents a case study focusing on the North Carolina Health Information Technology (HIT) Regional Extension Center (REC) and its experience working with rural physician practices in the state.
Author(s): Michelle Casey, Ira Moscovice, Alex McEllistrem-Evenson
Date: 11/2013
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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