Rural Health
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A Narrative Review of HPV Vaccination Interventions in Rural U.S. Communities
Provides a literature review of research related to intervention strategies to improve adolescent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake in rural communities. Examines 15 studies taking place from 2011 to 2019 that discuss HPV vaccine receipt, HPV vaccine knowledge, cervical cancer knowledge, interventions in rural settings, and more.
Author(s): Heather M. Brandt, Robin C. Vanderpool, Meagan Pilar, Maria Zubizarreta, Lindsay R. Stradtman
Citation: Preventive Medicine, 145, 106407
Date: 03/2023
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Provides a literature review of research related to intervention strategies to improve adolescent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake in rural communities. Examines 15 studies taking place from 2011 to 2019 that discuss HPV vaccine receipt, HPV vaccine knowledge, cervical cancer knowledge, interventions in rural settings, and more.
Author(s): Heather M. Brandt, Robin C. Vanderpool, Meagan Pilar, Maria Zubizarreta, Lindsay R. Stradtman
Citation: Preventive Medicine, 145, 106407
Date: 03/2023
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Indiana's Maternity Care Workforce: 2023
Provides data on the maternity care workforce in Indiana, such as number of physicians and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), demographic profile of workforce, services provided, and county-level maps showing location of prenatal and postnatal services, labor and delivery services, and maternity care shortage areas or Maternity Care Health Professional Target Areas (MCTAs).
Author(s): Becky Boustani, Courtney Medlock, Strategy Hannah L. Maxey
Date: 03/2023
Sponsoring organization: Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy
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Provides data on the maternity care workforce in Indiana, such as number of physicians and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), demographic profile of workforce, services provided, and county-level maps showing location of prenatal and postnatal services, labor and delivery services, and maternity care shortage areas or Maternity Care Health Professional Target Areas (MCTAs).
Author(s): Becky Boustani, Courtney Medlock, Strategy Hannah L. Maxey
Date: 03/2023
Sponsoring organization: Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy
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Closure of Labor & Delivery Units in Rural Counties Is Associated with Reduced Adequacy of Prenatal Care, Even When Prenatal Care Remains Available
Examines adequacy of prenatal care following the closure of labor and delivery units in rural Iowa counties using birth certificate information from 47 rural counties between 2017 and 2019. Compares rural counties with a closure to those without a closure. Examines the difference in impact for Medicaid and non-Medicaid patients, demographics, educational attainment, and more.
Author(s): Stephanie M. Radke, Laurel Smiens, Kelly K. Ryckman, Thomas S. Gruca
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 39(4), 746-755
Date: 03/2023
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Examines adequacy of prenatal care following the closure of labor and delivery units in rural Iowa counties using birth certificate information from 47 rural counties between 2017 and 2019. Compares rural counties with a closure to those without a closure. Examines the difference in impact for Medicaid and non-Medicaid patients, demographics, educational attainment, and more.
Author(s): Stephanie M. Radke, Laurel Smiens, Kelly K. Ryckman, Thomas S. Gruca
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 39(4), 746-755
Date: 03/2023
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Potentially More Out of Reach: Public Reporting Exacerbates Inequities in Home Health Access
Examines the impact of the introduction of home health star ratings on changes in high-quality home health agency utilization. Describes differences in high-quality home health agency use by various demographic and geographic factors.
Author(s): Shekinah A. Fashaw-Walters, Momotazur Rahman, Gilbert Gee, et al.
Citation: Milbank Quarterly, 101(2), 527-559
Date: 03/2023
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Examines the impact of the introduction of home health star ratings on changes in high-quality home health agency utilization. Describes differences in high-quality home health agency use by various demographic and geographic factors.
Author(s): Shekinah A. Fashaw-Walters, Momotazur Rahman, Gilbert Gee, et al.
Citation: Milbank Quarterly, 101(2), 527-559
Date: 03/2023
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Deploying Digital Health Technologies for Remote Physical Activity Monitoring of Rural Populations With Chronic Neurologic Disease
Examines remote monitoring of physical activity (PA) levels of rural individuals enrolled in the Veterans Health Administration with a diagnosis of Parkinson disease (PD) or stroke. Analyzes data from 40 participants broken down by demographic information, rurality, technology access, exercise self-efficacy, fatigue, mental health, and more. Discusses the feasibility of using remote monitoring to assess PA in rural individuals with neurological disease.
Author(s): Kimberly J. Waddell, Mitesh S. Patel, Jayne R. Wilkinson, et al.
Citation: Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation, 5(1)
Date: 03/2023
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Examines remote monitoring of physical activity (PA) levels of rural individuals enrolled in the Veterans Health Administration with a diagnosis of Parkinson disease (PD) or stroke. Analyzes data from 40 participants broken down by demographic information, rurality, technology access, exercise self-efficacy, fatigue, mental health, and more. Discusses the feasibility of using remote monitoring to assess PA in rural individuals with neurological disease.
Author(s): Kimberly J. Waddell, Mitesh S. Patel, Jayne R. Wilkinson, et al.
Citation: Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation, 5(1)
Date: 03/2023
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Working With Rural Producers to Expand EBT in Farmers' Markets: A Case Study in Hardeman County, Tennessee
Reviews a case study about how an Extension program encouraged rural Tennessee farmers market producers to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT). Discusses the outcomes of a workshop about how to begin the EBT application process, advertise SNAP at a farmers market, and improve health benefits by expanding food access.
Author(s): Karen L. Franck, Soghra Jarvandi, Kristen Johnson, et al.
Citation: Health Promotion Practice, 24(1)
Date: 03/2023
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Reviews a case study about how an Extension program encouraged rural Tennessee farmers market producers to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT). Discusses the outcomes of a workshop about how to begin the EBT application process, advertise SNAP at a farmers market, and improve health benefits by expanding food access.
Author(s): Karen L. Franck, Soghra Jarvandi, Kristen Johnson, et al.
Citation: Health Promotion Practice, 24(1)
Date: 03/2023
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Inflation Reduction Act Research Series: Medicare Part D Enrollee Savings from Elimination of Vaccine Cost-Sharing
Explains new vaccine payment policies for Medicare Part D effective January 1, 2023. Examines vaccine related data for people covered by Medicare Part D. Vaccines included are shingles, tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis, hepatitis A, hepatitis B and more. Shows breakdown of demographics receiving both any vaccine and specific vaccines through Medicare Part D including a urban-rural comparison.
Date: 03/2023
Sponsoring organization: HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
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Explains new vaccine payment policies for Medicare Part D effective January 1, 2023. Examines vaccine related data for people covered by Medicare Part D. Vaccines included are shingles, tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis, hepatitis A, hepatitis B and more. Shows breakdown of demographics receiving both any vaccine and specific vaccines through Medicare Part D including a urban-rural comparison.
Date: 03/2023
Sponsoring organization: HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
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Health Care Coverage, Affordability, and Access Among Rural and Urban Adults Ages 50 to 64
Examines differences in healthcare coverage, affordability, and access trends among rural and urban adults aged 50-64 between 2012 and 2019. Explores possible factors driving healthcare coverage disparities. Offers policy recommendations to improve access to coverage and affordable healthcare among older adults, especially those in rural areas.
Author(s): Olivia Dean, Beth Carter, Robert C. Saunders, et al.
Date: 03/2023
Sponsoring organizations: AARP Public Policy Institute, KNG Health
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Examines differences in healthcare coverage, affordability, and access trends among rural and urban adults aged 50-64 between 2012 and 2019. Explores possible factors driving healthcare coverage disparities. Offers policy recommendations to improve access to coverage and affordable healthcare among older adults, especially those in rural areas.
Author(s): Olivia Dean, Beth Carter, Robert C. Saunders, et al.
Date: 03/2023
Sponsoring organizations: AARP Public Policy Institute, KNG Health
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Rural Healthcare Disparities in the United States: Can Our Payer Structures Help Us Get Upstream?
Describes a care model utilizing community health workers (CHWs) to engage patients by screening for diseases, and offering education and information to help them manage their chronic conditions in an accessible, non-traditional settings such as a food bank distribution centers, county fairs, livestock auctions, and educational events in rural Idaho. Discusses the value of CHWs, along with a primary care team, in improving outcomes for populations at risk, and the absence of payment models to support this model.
Author(s): Kelly McGrath
Citation: Journal of General Internal Medicine, 38 (Suppl 1), 16-17
Date: 03/2023
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Describes a care model utilizing community health workers (CHWs) to engage patients by screening for diseases, and offering education and information to help them manage their chronic conditions in an accessible, non-traditional settings such as a food bank distribution centers, county fairs, livestock auctions, and educational events in rural Idaho. Discusses the value of CHWs, along with a primary care team, in improving outcomes for populations at risk, and the absence of payment models to support this model.
Author(s): Kelly McGrath
Citation: Journal of General Internal Medicine, 38 (Suppl 1), 16-17
Date: 03/2023
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JYNNEOS Vaccination Coverage Among Persons at Risk for Mpox — United States, May 22, 2022–January 31, 2023
Reports on vaccination coverage for monkeypox (mpox). Includes data on characteristics of those who've received first and second mpox vaccination doses, with data for rural, suburban, and rural areas.
Author(s): Lauren E. Owens, Dustin W. Currie, Ellen A. Kramarow, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 72(13), 342-347
Date: 03/2023
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Reports on vaccination coverage for monkeypox (mpox). Includes data on characteristics of those who've received first and second mpox vaccination doses, with data for rural, suburban, and rural areas.
Author(s): Lauren E. Owens, Dustin W. Currie, Ellen A. Kramarow, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 72(13), 342-347
Date: 03/2023
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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