Rural Monitor Search Results for: telehealth
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Date: Mar 22, 2017
Resistant bacteria, or "superbugs," are a cause of major medical illness and death. Government and accreditation agencies, as well as infectious disease experts, believe hospital antibiotic stewardship programs are the answer to blunting the impact and development of these germs. Despite limited resources, rural and Critical Access Hospitals are activating their stewardship programs. - The Rural Monitor
...Telehealth program. "We're working with each hospital to set up individual stewardship programs that...
Date: Nov 9, 2016
Happy 25th anniversary to the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy's State Office of Rural Health (SORH) Program! Although each SORH has its own story, this article highlights the history of the program and the good work of three state offices that are meeting rural health needs in unique ways. - The Rural Monitor
...telehealth, and electronic medical records (EMRs). So far, SCORH has facilitated more than $130 million...
Date: Sep 7, 2016
Don Wood, Director of the Utah Office of Primary Care and Rural Health and Co-chair of the Joint Committee on Rural EMS Care (JCREC), discusses the effects of hospital closures on rural EMS and the role telehealth might play in the future delivery of emergency care. - The Rural Monitor
...telehealth is looming on the horizon. Telehealth will not only impact the delivery of EMS services...
Date: Sep 7, 2016
Diane Calmus, Government Affairs and Policy Manager at the National Rural Health Association, explores the need for a new hospital model to help rural communities gain and maintain access to emergency medical services. - The Rural Monitor
...telehealth and connectivity will improve outcomes by connecting patients with doctors directing care sooner. Back...
Date: Sep 7, 2016
With the recent changes in healthcare delivery, many rural clinics and hospitals are concerned about the future of their communities' healthcare, especially their emergency medical services. Will EMS in rural areas survive these changes, and is there an opportunity to thrive in a volume-to-value system? We asked five rural EMS leaders to explore the possible challenges and opportunities in the transformation of rural healthcare delivery. - The Rural Monitor
...telehealth, as they explore answers to this question: "What do the recent changes to – and the transformation...
Date: Jun 13, 2016
The initial shock of the opioid epidemic is settling, and rural communities have identified several avenues to combat opioid addiction. Rural organizations are implementing innovative solutions to shrink the number of opioid overdoses, and many are finding that great success requires teamwork. - The Rural Monitor
...telehealth program so that partnering counties without an authorized physician can access their services for buprenorphine...
Date: Mar 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. - The Rural Monitor
...telehealth expansions for example — really show that patients did not have to use emergency rooms...
Date: Jan 6, 2016
The Director of the Oregon Office of Rural Health shares his state's strategies to address common rural health issues and also newer epidemics such as opiate abuse. - The Rural Monitor
...telehealth grant program , and the focus of telehealth was predetermined. Just to give you an idea...
Date: Oct 14, 2015
A September 2015 meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services focused on the needs of rural children and families living in poverty. - The Rural Monitor
...telehealth programs. Unfortunately, in the White Earth area, the lack of broadband availability is a significant...
Date: Aug 19, 2015
Rural Impact, a new public-private collaboration led by the White House Rural Council, will use a multi-generational approach for investing in rural low-income families and communities, with the goal of improving the lives of rural children, including those at risk of child abuse and neglect. - The Rural Monitor
...telehealth, supporting community-led initiatives, and empowering rural communities while increasing educational opportunities. By taking...