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Rural Health Information Hub

Rural Health
Resources by Type: Website

IHS Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Success Stories
A collection of best practices, promising practices, local case studies, resources, and policies concerning healthcare for Native American communities.
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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Rural Grocery Initiative
Identifies and develops models to sustain retail sources of food for rural communities. Provides a toolkit for communities interested in establishing or maintaining a rural grocery store as well as a library of resources. Offers videos featuring rural grocery store projects and information on the National Rural Grocery Summit.
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HealthCare.gov
Consumer website providing information about health insurance coverage, how to get covered, and requirements related to health insurance.
Additional links: En Español
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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HealthData.gov
A resource for accessing health data sources from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as other federal agencies and some states. Intended to make data easier to use for innovative purposes that improve health.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Data.gov
A resource for accessing and using data sources from across the federal government. Includes data lists by topic and agency. Also shares examples of how open data is being used by innovators.
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CMS Rural Health Clinics Center
Provides links to manuals, billing codes, enrollment and certification information, legislation, regulations, and contacts related to Medicare and Medicaid services in the rural health clinics.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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APA: Rural Health
Provides a listing of publications, agencies, organizations, and other resources on the topic of rural behavioral health.
Sponsoring organization: American Psychological Association
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National Practitioner Data Bank
Repository of reports on medical malpractice payments and certain adverse actions related to healthcare practitioners, providers, and suppliers.
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Food Environment Atlas
Web-based mapping tool providing access to county-level data on multiple factors affecting access to healthy, affordable food. Includes information on grocery store availability, food assistance, and food insecurity. Covers data on physical activity, diabetes, obesity, and socioeconomic characteristics.
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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State Health Data Center
Provides access to state data on health system performance, with the option to compare data across states. Topics covered include healthcare access, hospital and outpatient safety and quality, healthcare system spending, health status and outcomes, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Commonwealth Fund
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