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8491. Barriers to Healthcare and Social Service Utilization among Rural Older Adults Who Use Drugs - Resources
Date: Jun 2024

Presents a study on the barriers to healthcare and social services access for older adults in rural communities who use drugs. Bases findings on survey results from rural adults over 50 who use drugs on perceived barriers to service utilization. Highlights how barriers such as a lack of transportation, health insurance, and permanent housing correlates with age.

...Health disparities · Health insurance · Housing and homelessness · Illicit drug use · Prescription drug misuse · Statistics and data...

8492. Qualitative Needs Assessment: Healthcare Experiences of Underserved Populations in Montgomery County, Virginia - Resources
Date: Jun 2012

Describes a study that was conducted as part of a comprehensive community assessment to determine the feasibility of developing a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in a medically underserved area (MUA) of Virginia.

...Rural and Remote Health, 12(3), 1816 06/2012 Access · Appalachia · Federally Qualified Health Centers · Virginia...

8493. Evidence Map: Implementation Factors Influencing the Transition from Emergency to Outpatient Care Settings - Resources
Date: Dec 2021

Summarizes available research on interventions to improve transitions from emergency department to outpatient care settings across health systems and identifies key findings. Discusses common intervention barriers, including rural residence and transportation, and facilitators.

...Health Systems Research, Office of Research & Development Emergency department and urgent care services · Health information...

8494. New Research Shows RHC Program Continues to Grow - Resources
Date: Sep 2023

Explores trends in the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) landscape between 2020-2022 using data from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Quality, Certification, and Oversight Reports (QCOR). Presents data and maps on the number of RHCs that opened, closed, had a CMS Certification Number (CCN) change, and are no longer operating as an RHC by state and free-standing or provider-based status.

...Health Clinic (RHC) landscape between 2020-2022 using data from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid...

8495. Preserving Independence among Under-Resourced Older Adults in the Southeastern United States: Existing Barriers and Potential Strategies for Research - Resources
Date: Aug 2022

Literature review examining barriers to independent aging in the Southeast, including physical, mental, and social challenges related to chronic conditions, health disparities, and access to care. Includes a section on barriers for older adults in rural areas of the Southeast.

...Health, 21, 119 08/2022 Access · Aging and aging-related services · Health disparities · Older adults · The South...

8496. Rural Programs Making a Difference - Resources
Reviewed: May 2026

Video series focused on programs featured in RHIhub's Rural Health Models and Innovations and Rural Monitor newsletter. Highlights the mission and services of these programs, with insights from program staff and community members impacted by the programs.

...program staff and community members impacted by the programs. Rural Health Information Hub Population health...

8497. The State of Rural Provider Compensation in 2025: Rural Physician & Advanced Practice Provider Compensation Survey Results - Resources
Date: Nov 2025

Results of a survey of over 4,697 rural providers, conducted in February and March of 2025 to provide insight into rural healthcare organizations and promote evidence-based, informed decisions when considering physician and advanced practice provider compensation. Features statistics with breakdowns by type of provider, specialty area, health system status, and more. Email address required to access report.

...health system status, and more. Email address required to access report. --- The State of Rural...

8498. Pennsylvania Research Grant and Mini Grant Programs - Funding
Deadline: Jun 1, 2026

Research grants in Pennsylvania to conduct applied policy research that can result in legislative or program policy considerations and mini grants for projects that focus on basic data collection/analysis, timely issues, and/or the preparation of reference materials.

...health services in rural communities Public school health-related service delivery in rural districts The possibility...

8499. Report to Congress: The Management of Traumatic Brain Injury in Children: Opportunities for Action - Resources
Reviewed: Jun 2026

Outlines the public health burden of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children and adolescents. Describes TBI related outcomes and care management practices for child and adolescent TBI patients. Identifies a lack of access to care in rural areas as well as solutions to address these gaps, including opportunities to improve TBI related care for children and adolescents. Offers a report, executive summary, fact sheets, a postcard, graphics, and digital ads.

...Control and Prevention Access · Children and youth · Mental health · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention...

8500. Challenges in Providing Substance Use Disorder Treatment to Child Welfare Clients in Rural Communities - Resources
Date: Jan 2020

Provides an overview of the unique challenges rural communities face serving parents with substance abuse issues, including provider shortages, limited access to health insurance, transportation and technological barriers, and lack of routine cross-systems collaboration with the child welfare system. Offers strategies to overcome these challenges in rural communities.

...Health insurance · Health workforce supply and demand · Human services · Illicit drug use · Networking and collaboration...