Washington Resources

What Is Rural in the WWAMI States? Why Definitions Matter
Discusses the multiple definitions of rural. Describes the impacts of using differing definitions in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho.
Author(s): Susan M. Skillman, Davis G. Patterson, Denise M. Lishner, Mark P. Doescher, Meredith A. Fordyce
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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Building and Maintaining the Rural Health Workforce: Resources and Strategies
Provides examples of national and regional programs in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Focuses on programs that support the education, recruitment, and retention of the rural healthcare workforce.
Author(s): Davis G. Patterson, Denise M. Lishner, Susan M. Skillman, Mark P. Doescher
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: UW Center for Health Workforce Studies
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The Rural Health Workforce in the WWAMI States: By the Numbers
Provides statistics on healthcare professionals in rural and urban areas of Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho.
Author(s): Davis G. Patterson, Susan M. Skillman, C. Holly A. Andrilla, Denise M. Lishner, Mark P. Doescher
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: UW Center for Health Workforce Studies
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The Rural Health Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities
Describes characteristics and challenges of the rural healthcare workforce in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Covers factors affecting delivery of healthcare in rural areas.
Author(s): Susan M. Skillman, Davis G. Patterson, Denise M. Lishner, Mark P. Doescher
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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Washington State Primary Care Workforce: Summary of Physician Focus Group Findings
Presents findings from five focus groups consisting of primary care physicians in five areas of Washington State conducted by the Washington State Office of Financial Management. Assesses physicians' perspectives of factors affecting access to primary care, especially for Medicaid patients, and how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will change the primary care physician's role in the health delivery system.
Author(s): Barbara Matthews, Thea Mounts
Date: 08/2012
Sponsoring organization: UW Center for Health Workforce Studies
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Washington Rural Health Transformation Program
Provides information on Washington's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Includes links to Washington's application materials, as well as resources and presentations used for stakeholder and community engagement to inform the development of the state's application.
Additional links: Project Narrative, Project Summary
Sponsoring organizations: Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Washington State Health Care Authority
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2024 Rural Community Innovations: Transportation Planning Grant
Summarizes the efforts to increase accessible transportation services by 11 grantees of the 2024 National Aging and Disability Transportation Center's Rural Community Innovations Transportation Planning Grant. Includes a report highlighting lessons learned by the grantees discussing community partnerships, outreach, and sustainability. Features programs from Maine, Michigan, New York, Massachusetts, Montana, Texas, Washington, Georgia, and Missouri.
Additional links: 2024 Rural Planning Grants Key Learnings and Final Report
Sponsoring organization: National Aging and Disability Transportation Center
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Washington Health Workforce - Rural/Urban Comparison
Database highlights workforce demands in healthcare facilities in Washington State on a rural and urban basis. Breaks down data by occupation and facility type.
Sponsoring organizations: The Health Workforce Sentinel Network, UW Center for Health Workforce Studies
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Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center - Events Calendar
Monthly calendar of events hosted by the Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center (NRTRC) and partner organizations related to telehealth policy, increasing access to telehealth, innovative programs, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center
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Solutions in Health Analytics for Rural Equity across the Northwest
Highlights rural health disparities in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Presents data on mental and behavioral health, obesity and physical activity, diabetes, tobacco use, oral health, and demographic factors such as housing, education, and health insurance, among others.
Sponsoring organization: Northwest Center for Public Health Practice (NWCPHP)
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