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Rural-Urban Residence and Life Expectancies With and Without Pain
Analyzes disparities in life expectancy and pain-free years of life remaining among rural, suburban, and urban upper-middle aged and older adults with and without chronic pain. Utilizes U.S. Health and Retirement Study (HRS) data for 18,160 individuals from 2000-2018. Includes data breakdowns by region, age group, sex, and severity of pain.
Author(s): Feinuo Sun, Zachary Zimmer, Nicolas Brouard
Citation: Health & Place, 89, 103305
Date: 09/2024
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Analyzes disparities in life expectancy and pain-free years of life remaining among rural, suburban, and urban upper-middle aged and older adults with and without chronic pain. Utilizes U.S. Health and Retirement Study (HRS) data for 18,160 individuals from 2000-2018. Includes data breakdowns by region, age group, sex, and severity of pain.
Author(s): Feinuo Sun, Zachary Zimmer, Nicolas Brouard
Citation: Health & Place, 89, 103305
Date: 09/2024
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Identifying Local Facilitators and Barriers to Screening Mammography Within a Rural Acute Care Hospital Service Area
Examines facilitators and barriers to breast cancer screening among rural Wisconsin women aged 40 and older, utilizing interview data from 11 hospital staff and 21 community members. Includes data on screening utilization and related behaviors, and provides interview excerpts to illustrate common factors affecting access.
Author(s): Cibele B. Carroll, Amye J. Tevaarwerk, Mary F. Henningfield, et al.
Citation: Wisconsin Medical Journal, 123(4), 259-266
Date: 09/2024
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Examines facilitators and barriers to breast cancer screening among rural Wisconsin women aged 40 and older, utilizing interview data from 11 hospital staff and 21 community members. Includes data on screening utilization and related behaviors, and provides interview excerpts to illustrate common factors affecting access.
Author(s): Cibele B. Carroll, Amye J. Tevaarwerk, Mary F. Henningfield, et al.
Citation: Wisconsin Medical Journal, 123(4), 259-266
Date: 09/2024
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Lessons for Future Pandemics: Temporal Evolution and Rural-Urban Variations in the Impacts of the COVID-19 on Opioid Use Treatment
Presents a study highlighting the lessons learned from opioid use treatment programs operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Explores the impact of the pandemic on treatment services. Discusses the use of telehealth for both counseling and medication prescribing, as well as the challenges faced by patients trying to obtain treatment during the pandemic.
Author(s): Zhongyang He, Jonathan M. Heess, Travis Young, Zhen Lei
Citation: PLoS ONE, 19(9), e0310386
Date: 09/2024
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Presents a study highlighting the lessons learned from opioid use treatment programs operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Explores the impact of the pandemic on treatment services. Discusses the use of telehealth for both counseling and medication prescribing, as well as the challenges faced by patients trying to obtain treatment during the pandemic.
Author(s): Zhongyang He, Jonathan M. Heess, Travis Young, Zhen Lei
Citation: PLoS ONE, 19(9), e0310386
Date: 09/2024
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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Associated Declines in Cancer Incidence by Race/Ethnicity and Census-Tract Level SES, Rurality, and Persistent Poverty Status
Examines the impact of COVID-19 on cancer screening, treatment, incidence, and disparities among different population groups. Utilizes U.S. National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) data to compare 2020 and 2015-2019 incidence rates at 13 different cancer sites. Analyzes various cancer types across sociodemographic variables, including race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, persistent poverty (PP), and rural versus urban location.
Author(s): Benmei Liu, Mandi Yu, Jeffrey Byrne, Katheen A. Cronin, Eric J. Feuer
Citation: Cancer Medicine, 13(17)
Date: 09/2024
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Examines the impact of COVID-19 on cancer screening, treatment, incidence, and disparities among different population groups. Utilizes U.S. National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) data to compare 2020 and 2015-2019 incidence rates at 13 different cancer sites. Analyzes various cancer types across sociodemographic variables, including race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, persistent poverty (PP), and rural versus urban location.
Author(s): Benmei Liu, Mandi Yu, Jeffrey Byrne, Katheen A. Cronin, Eric J. Feuer
Citation: Cancer Medicine, 13(17)
Date: 09/2024
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Evaluation of an Enhanced Modified Kalman Filter Approach for Estimating Health Outcomes in Small Subpopulations: Data Evaluation and Methods Research
Assesses the performance of the enhanced modified Kalman filter (eMKF) as a methodology to estimate health outcomes for small subpopulations.
Author(s): Lauren M. Rossen, Makram Talih, Priyam Patel, Morgan Earp, Jennifer D. Parker
Citation: Vital and Health Statistics, 2(208)
Date: 09/2024
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Assesses the performance of the enhanced modified Kalman filter (eMKF) as a methodology to estimate health outcomes for small subpopulations.
Author(s): Lauren M. Rossen, Makram Talih, Priyam Patel, Morgan Earp, Jennifer D. Parker
Citation: Vital and Health Statistics, 2(208)
Date: 09/2024
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Environmental Scan on Identifying a Pathway Toward Maximizing Participation in Population-Based Total Cost of Care (PB-TCOC) Models
Presents results of an environmental scan on the identification of a pathway toward maximizing participation in population-based total cost of care (PB-TCOC) models. Describes the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services's (CMS's) goal of having all Medicare beneficiaries with Parts A and B in accountable care relationships by 2030. Discusses challenges and technical issues related to maximizing participation in PB-TCOC models, including organizational structure, payment, and risk adjustment. Summarizes relevant features of CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) models identified in previous Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) proposals. Includes rural references and considerations throughout.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
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Presents results of an environmental scan on the identification of a pathway toward maximizing participation in population-based total cost of care (PB-TCOC) models. Describes the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services's (CMS's) goal of having all Medicare beneficiaries with Parts A and B in accountable care relationships by 2030. Discusses challenges and technical issues related to maximizing participation in PB-TCOC models, including organizational structure, payment, and risk adjustment. Summarizes relevant features of CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) models identified in previous Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) proposals. Includes rural references and considerations throughout.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
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Gaps in Communication Theory Paradigms when Conducting Implementation Science Research: Qualitative Observations from Interviews with Administrators, Implementors, and Evaluators of Rural Health Programs
Examines transactional and process communication styles related to implementation and evaluation strategies. Utilizes interviews from 28 evaluators, 12 implementors, and 12 administrators involved in health program initiatives funded by the Department of Veteran Affairs Office of Rural Health to evaluate information exchange during communication. Discusses implementation science (IS) constructs in rural health program research.
Author(s): Nicole L. Johnson, Jennifer Van Tiem, Erin Balkenende, et al.
Citation: Implementation Science, 19, 66
Date: 09/2024
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Examines transactional and process communication styles related to implementation and evaluation strategies. Utilizes interviews from 28 evaluators, 12 implementors, and 12 administrators involved in health program initiatives funded by the Department of Veteran Affairs Office of Rural Health to evaluate information exchange during communication. Discusses implementation science (IS) constructs in rural health program research.
Author(s): Nicole L. Johnson, Jennifer Van Tiem, Erin Balkenende, et al.
Citation: Implementation Science, 19, 66
Date: 09/2024
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AHRQ Report to Congress: An Assessment of Sepsis in the United States and its Burden on Hospital Care
Offers an assessment of hospital care for sepsis between 2016 and 2021 including trends in hospital utilization, morbidity, in-hospital mortality, and outcomes related to patient geographic and other factors. Discusses rural throughout.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Offers an assessment of hospital care for sepsis between 2016 and 2021 including trends in hospital utilization, morbidity, in-hospital mortality, and outcomes related to patient geographic and other factors. Discusses rural throughout.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Youth Mental Health: Where Rural Families Can Find Help Now
Provides an overview of mental health struggles in adolescents, with a focus on the impact of mental health workforce shortages in rural areas of Minnesota. Discusses opportunities to address issues through education, prevention, and mental health access via primary care or schools.
Author(s): Marnie Werner
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Center for Rural Policy and Development
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Provides an overview of mental health struggles in adolescents, with a focus on the impact of mental health workforce shortages in rural areas of Minnesota. Discusses opportunities to address issues through education, prevention, and mental health access via primary care or schools.
Author(s): Marnie Werner
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Center for Rural Policy and Development
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CDC Rural Public Health Strategic Plan, FY 2024 - 2029
Outlines the CDC Office of Rural Health's strategic plan to improve health outcomes in rural communities, in collaboration with internal and external partners and federal agencies, by supporting and advancing rural public health science and practice. Identifies 4 key priorities for the next 5 years: advance results-based engagement with partners and communities to address rural public health challenges; strengthen rural public health infrastructure and workforce; advance rural public health sciences; and improve rural public health preparedness and response capacity.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: CDC Office of Rural Health
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Outlines the CDC Office of Rural Health's strategic plan to improve health outcomes in rural communities, in collaboration with internal and external partners and federal agencies, by supporting and advancing rural public health science and practice. Identifies 4 key priorities for the next 5 years: advance results-based engagement with partners and communities to address rural public health challenges; strengthen rural public health infrastructure and workforce; advance rural public health sciences; and improve rural public health preparedness and response capacity.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: CDC Office of Rural Health
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