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9431. Cumulative Barriers to Retention in Methadone Treatment among Adults from Rural and Small Urban Communities - Resources
Date: Jul 2022

Highlights a study on the barriers to retention in methadone treatment for opioid use disorder in rural and small urban communities. Breaks down data by participant characteristics and treatment barriers, such as housing instability, lack of transportation, and physical and mental health needs, among others.

...health needs, among others. --- Cumulative Barriers to Retention in Methadone Treatment among Adults from Rural...

9432. Findings from the Field: Medicaid Delivery Systems and Access to Care in Four States in Year Three of the ACA - Resources
Date: Sep 2016

Explores the experiences of four states that participated in Medicaid expansion as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA): Colorado, Connecticut, Kentucky, and Washington. Examines what each state is doing to transition, from outreach and enrollment activities, to improving delivery systems and access to care. Contains rural-specific content and information on how the states are dealing with the expanded Medicaid population. Addresses how Community Health Centers have responded to the Medicaid expansion.

...Health Centers have responded to the Medicaid expansion. --- Findings from the Field: Medicaid Delivery Systems...

9433. Payment Source Shift for Surgical Care Among Veterans Enrolled in Medicare Advantage Plans - Resources
Date: Jun 2025

Examines the likelihood of veterans enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to shift payments for inpatient surgical care from MA to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Analyzes 54,754 inpatient surgeries of VHA enrollees to observe payment trends, with data broken down by demographics, insurance characteristics, region, and rurality.

...Health Administration (VHA). Analyzes 54,754 inpatient surgeries of VHA enrollees to observe payment trends...

9434. Smokeless Tobacco Decision-Making Among Rural Adolescent Males in California - Resources
Date: Jun 2017

Examines factors impacting decision-making about using smokeless tobacco in rural adolescent males in California. Discusses the implications for public health educators and others seeking to reduce smokeless tobacco use.

...health educators and others seeking to reduce smokeless tobacco use. --- Smokeless Tobacco Decision-Making Among...

9435. Rural J-1 Visa Waiver Topic Guide - Resources
Reviewed: Sep 2025

Information and frequently asked questions on the requirements and benefits of the J-1 visa waiver, which waives the two-year home residency requirement and allows a foreign physician to stay in the U.S. to practice in a federally designated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), Medically Underserved Area (MUA), or for a Medically Underserved Population (MUP), if recommended by an interested federal government agency.

...Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), Medically Underserved Area (MUA), or for a Medically Underserved Population...

9436. Widening Rural-Urban Disparities in Life Expectancy, U.S., 1969-2009 - Resources
Date: Feb 2014

Examined the trends in rural and urban disparities in life expectancy at birth in the U.S. between 1969-2009. Features statistics for socioeconomic, demographic, and health characteristics and life expectancy, with breakdowns by five rural and urban categories.

...health characteristics and life expectancy, with breakdowns by five rural and urban categories. --- Widening Rural...

9437. Find a CHC in North Dakota - Resources
Reviewed: Jul 2026

Interactive map showing community health centers in North Dakota and South Dakota. Includes specific programs for dental services, school-based, pharmacy, and healthcare for the homeless.

...health centers in North Dakota and South Dakota. Includes specific programs for dental services, school...

9438. Vermont Results First: Inventory and Benefit-Cost Analysis for the Department of Health/Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program's Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (Hub and Spoke) - Resources
Date: Dec 2017

Examines the program inventory and benefit-cost analysis of Vermont's Care Alliance for Opioid Addiction, a "Hub and Spoke" system of regional opioid treatment programs that treat individuals with opioid use disorder using medication along with counseling and supportive services.

...Health, Vermont Department of Health, Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs (ADAP) Healthcare business...

9439. Stressors for Farmworker Parents During Wildfire Season - Resources
Date: Nov 2024

Outlines themes identified during interviews and town hall discussions with farmworker parents in 2 Washington counties about childcare, work, and concerns about children's exposure to wildfire smoke and the impact on absenteeism in the workplace. Discusses the informational needs for farmworkers and the role of community-based organizations.

...Health, 24, 3314 11/2024 Child care · Environmental health · Families · Farmers and farmworkers · Mental health · Wellness...

9440. Regional Transportation Planning Organization Peer Exchange Summary - Resources
Date: Mar 2017

Summarizes a September 2016 peer learning exchange of eleven rural regional transportation planning representatives. Discusses the role of rural clinics and senior centers as gathering places for public engagement related to transportation. Describes public health involvement in safety planning, with Eagle County, Colorado as an example.

...health involvement in safety planning, with Eagle County, Colorado as an example. --- Regional Transportation Planning...