November 30, 2016
First conceptualized in the 1970s, but not widely adopted in rural communities, freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs) have been getting another look as a sustainable rural option. This article discusses hospital-based versus independent FSEDs, the model's financial viability, and highlights two FSEDs meeting their communities' healthcare needs in Arizona and Illinois.
March 2, 2016
As the healthcare industry shifts from volume-to-value, Accountable Care Organizations are gaining in popularity for rural providers. But, there are risks and difficulties that come along with shared savings programs. We asked five rural ACO leaders to share their insights from building their ACOs.
July 30, 2015
On the 50th anniversary of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, five rural health experts share their insights on the impact of these programs in rural America.
July 30, 2015
Alan Morgan, Chief Executive Officer of the National Rural Health Association, reflects on what the Medicare and Medicaid programs mean to rural America on the 50th anniversary of these programs.
July 30, 2015
Wayne Myers, a retired pediatrician and rural medical educator, reflects on what the Medicare program's support for graduate medical education has meant for the rural physician workforce.
July 30, 2015
Thomas Hoyer, a retired senior executive for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflects on what the Medicare and Medicaid programs mean to rural America on the 50th anniversary of these programs.
July 30, 2015
Thomas C. Ricketts, Deputy Director of the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, reflects on how Medicare payments have been used to encourage healthcare providers to practice in underserved communities.
July 30, 2015
Keith Mueller, Director of the RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis, reflects on what the Medicare and Medicaid programs mean to local healthcare access for rural people, on the 50th anniversary of these programs.
February 26, 2015
A look into the complexities of medical insurance and the consequences that rural communities could face if healthcare systems morph into insurance providers.
August 20, 2014
Discusses whether quality measures and patients' wishes may be at odds, and how that affects the perception of whether rural hospitals provide quality care.
