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Topic Guides Search Results for: behavioral health workforce

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11. Rural Schools and Health Overview
Reviewed: Jun 15, 2023

Resources, information, and frequently asked questions examining the role that rural schools play in the health of students and the community. Discusses school-based healthcare services, nutrition, physical activity, mental health, health education, and more.

...Rural Schools and Health Overview - Rural Health Information Hub --- Resources, information, and frequently asked questions...

12. Rural Healthcare Workforce Overview
Reviewed: Feb 24, 2023

Examines policy, economics, planning challenges, health professional shortage areas, and other issues related to the rural healthcare workforce. These include supply and demand, distribution and characteristics of the workforce, licensure, certification, and scope of practice issues, and policies that can be used to improve the rural healthcare workforce.

...behavioral health professions: Per Capita Rates of Behavioral Health Professionals Occupation Providers per 100K, Metropolitan Providers per 100K, Nonmetropolitan Psychiatrists (2019) 13.0 3.5 Psychologists (2021) 39.5 15.8 Social Workers (2021) 96.4 57.7 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners...

13. Rural Public Health Agencies Overview
Reviewed: Jan 11, 2023

Provides an overview of rural public health agencies. Answers frequently asked questions about the availability, provision, funding, and workforce needs of rural public health agencies. Discusses local health department accreditation, education and training, and collaboration with healthcare providers to improve population health.

...health behaviors Responding to disasters Assuring the quality and accessibility of services Rural public health agencies encounter many challenges while trying to meet the unique and diverse needs of rural Americans, including: Workforce...

14. Data Sources & Tools Relevant to Rural Health
Reviewed: Dec 16, 2022

A collection of major national rural-relevant statistical sources. Includes data sources focused on healthcare services, health status, demographics, and social determinants of health. For each source, identifies the topics covered, ease of use, geographic level of data, and update frequency.

...Health Resources Files (AHRF) Health Resources and Services Administration Data from many sources on the following topics: Healthcare facilities Healthcare utilization Healthcare workforce Health professions training Demographics Social determinants of health Rural classifications Available...

15. Finding Statistics and Data Related to Rural Health Overview
Reviewed: Dec 16, 2022

Resources and information to help you locate and fairly and accurately use statistics and data on rural health needs and rural/urban disparities.

...Finding Statistics and Data Related to Rural Health Overview - Rural Health Information Hub --- Resources and...

16. Rural Health Disparities Overview
Reviewed: Nov 28, 2022

Provides information on health disparities and the causes of these disparities in rural areas. Discusses rural versus urban mortality and life expectancy, and resources and programs to address rural health disparities. Provides information on regions throughout the U.S. that experience higher level of rural health disparities.

...health disparities? The origins of health disparities in rural America are numerous and vary by region. Some frequently cited factors underlying rural health disparities include access to healthcare and public health services, socioeconomic status, health...

17. Healthcare Access in Rural Communities Overview
Reviewed: Nov 21, 2022

Provides resources and answers frequently asked questions related to healthcare access. Discusses the importance of primary care for rural residents and covers barriers to healthcare access in rural areas, such as transportation, insurance, and workforce issues. Highlights strategies to improve access to care for rural residents.

...health services in rural areas, see RHIhub's Rural Mental Health topic guide. For more information, see the 2016 WWAMI Rural Health Research Center data brief, Supply and Distribution of the Behavioral Health Workforce...

18. Health and Healthcare in Frontier Areas Overview
Reviewed: Nov 2, 2022

Provides information and resources related to frontier areas and frontier healthcare issues and challenges. Features frequently asked questions about issues pertaining to providing healthcare in frontier areas.

...Health Information Technology in Rural Healthcare . What are some examples of workforce models that have been used to address healthcare issues in frontier areas? Community Health Aides (CHAs) The Community Health Aide Program (CHAP...

19. Cancer Prevention and Treatment in Rural Areas Overview
Reviewed: Jul 18, 2022

Provides resources and information on cancer risks, prevention and screening, access to cancer treatment, and cancer survivorship in rural areas.

...Cancer Prevention and Treatment in Rural Areas Overview - Rural Health Information Hub --- Provides resources and...

20. Social Determinants of Health for Rural People Overview
Reviewed: Jun 6, 2022

Information, resources, and frequently asked questions regarding health inequities that rural residents experience, related to a variety of factors that make up the social determinants of health.

...Social Determinants of Health for Rural People Overview - Rural Health Information Hub --- Information, resources, and...