Teleophthalmology has an established track record. Two ophthalmologists talk about present and future realities for remote eye care technology.
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Looking at Vision-related Data: Research Gaps and Eye Care Guidelines
Public health experts, researchers, and organizations who are concerned about eye health in rural America note new data collection efforts to be able to better understand vision care needs. Screening guidelines also play an important part in vision care in rural America.
Read MoreRural Eye Healthcare: Optometrist Explains the Benefits of the Medical Model of Optometry
Highlighting eye care as more than prescribing glasses, an optometrist explains how the medical model of optometry brings additional health benefits to rural patients.
Read MoreThe Ruralness of Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence: Prevalence, Provider Knowledge Gaps, and Healthcare Costs
Domestic violence impacts 12 million men and women annually. Here is a look into rural prevalence rates, provider knowledge gaps, and associated healthcare costs.
Read MoreLate Life Domestic Violence: No Such Thing as “Maturing Out” of Elder Abuse
Late life domestic violence, considered by some to be a subcategory of elder abuse, also needs the attention of healthcare providers. Hear from researchers about prevalence, screening, costs, and legal issues, in addition to work being done in indigenous populations.
Read MoreEHR Interoperability: HIT Needs Across the Healthcare Continuum
Talking electronic health record “interoperability,” a rural hospital CEO and a HIT workforce educator talk about what that means for hospitals, clinics, and other organizations like those providing behavioral health.
Read MoreDeath Certificates: A Closer Look at Detail
A close look at an actual death certificate document and filing process highlights the path the certificate takes to entry as a vital statistic.
Read MoreThe Rural General Surgeon’s Partner: Rural Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
Rural anesthesia providers partner with general surgeons to help deliver quality surgical care to rural patients.
Read MoreWhere Are They? Examining General Surgery Workforce Issues
With the nation’s general surgeons retiring and surgery residents choosing surgical specialties over a general surgery practice, experts are looking close at surgical workforce issues.
Read MoreThe “M” of MAT: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
MAT, or medication-assisted treatment, is understood as a whole-patient treatment for opioid use disorder, considered a chronic disease. Four MAT medications work differently and help each patient’s unique needs.
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