RHIhub This Week - April 7, 2021
Looking at the Rural Homelessness Experience: Definitions, Data, and Solutionsby Kay Miller Temple, MD Though often considered an urban problem, homelessness also affects rural individuals and families, impacting their health and well-being. A Vermont nonprofit leader shares her organization's work using the evidence-based solution Housing First and reminds us that for many, homelessness is just "one catastrophic event away." |
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Apr 6, 2021 -- The Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) National Health Service Corps (NHSC) opened applications for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program, the NHSC Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program, and the NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program. Applications close May 6, 2021. Includes information on NHSC webinars to help with the application process. Source: Health Resources and Services Administration New Infections Climb by 9% in Rural Counties While Number of Deaths Declines Apr 6, 2021 -- Analyzes new COVID-19 infection rates between March 28-April 3, 2021, finding that infections in rural counties increased about nine percent, while COVID-related deaths declined. Identifies states that saw an increase in red-zone counties, such as Kentucky, Nebraska, Ohio, and Michigan. Includes an interactive map of infection rates for all U.S. counties. Source: The Daily Yonder A Brief but Spectacular Take on the Importance of Palliative Care in Rural Communities Apr 1, 2021 -- Video report includes interviews with a doctor, a hospice and social worker, and a patient from different rural communities across the country. Discusses why palliative care is crucial in rural communities and addresses barriers to care. Source: PBS Coming Soon: Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Apr 1, 2021 -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking assistance from healthcare centers, grantees, and partners in spreading the word about the upcoming Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program. Through this program, $3.2 billion in funding will be available to provide qualifying households discounts on their internet service bills. Applications will be accepting beginning in late April. Source: Federal Communications Commission U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Launches Nationwide Network of Trusted Voices to Encourage Vaccination in Next Phase of COVID-19 Public Education Campaign Apr 1, 2021 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the launch of the COVID-19 Community Corps, a nationwide network of local and trusted voices to encourage Americans to get vaccinated. This effort will mobilize health professionals, scientists, community organizations, faith leaders, businesses, rural stakeholders, civil rights organizations, sports leagues and athletes, and others to encourage vaccinations. Includes a full list of founding members and instructions on how to sign up to become a member Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Racial Disparities in Death Rates from Chronic Diseases Show Minimal Improvement over Last Two Decades Mar 29, 2021 -- Summarizes a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology that examined racial disparities for chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Reports that the disparities improved slightly in rural areas, with larger improvements occurring in urban areas. Source: News Wise Federal RegisterHRSA: Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Public Comment Request; Rural Health Network Development Program, OMB No. 0906-0010-RevisionApr 5, 2021 -- Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeking comments on an information collection request regarding changes to Rural Health Network Development measures. The proposed changes include additional questions surrounding the network's components of sustainability, modifications to questions on health information technology and telehealth, and additional National Quality Forum measures. Comments are due by May 5, 2021. Source: Federal Register |
Grants to develop and expand existing farm to school initiatives and other food and learning initiatives with the overall goal of increasing knowledge of agriculture and improving the nutritional health of children. Geographic coverage: Nationwide Application Deadline: May 3, 2021 Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program Grants Grants to improve telemedicine and distance learning services in rural areas through the use of telemedicine, computer networks, and related advanced technologies. Geographic coverage: Nationwide Application Deadline: Jun 4, 2021 Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Utilities Service Social and Economic Development Strategies - Growing Organizations (SEDS-GO) Grants to build the internal capacity of health and human service organizations so that they may effectively address the current social and economic conditions in Native American communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories Letter of Intent (Optional): May 6, 2021 Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2021 Sponsors: Administration for Children and Families, Administration for Native Americans, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Social and Economic Development Strategies Program (SEDS) Grants for tribal community-based organizations, tribes, and village governments for social and economic infrastructure development. The program is focused on community-driven projects designed to grow local economies, strengthen Native American families, including the preservation of Native American cultures, and decrease the high rate of current challenges caused by the lack of community-based businesses, and social and economic infrastructure in Native American communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories Letter of Intent (Optional): May 6, 2021 Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2021 Sponsors: Administration for Children and Families, Administration for Native Americans, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Presents the results of an environmental scan of healthcare quality measures relevant to addressing polysubstance use among individuals with co-occurring behavioral health conditions. Includes information on access to buprenorphine providers in rural communities. Sponsoring organization: National Quality Forum Date: 04/2021 Care Systems COVID-19 Impact Assessment: Lessons Learned and Compelling Needs Explores the clinical and public health responses and experiences of hospitals and health systems, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Presents policy actions and policy considerations to leverage the lessons of the pandemic to improve health system financing, infrastructure, and coordination. Includes information on challenges and priority areas for consideration for rural hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals. Sponsoring organization: National Academy of Medicine Date: 04/2021 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics and County Governments - A National Model Tailored for Local Mental Health and Substance Use Care Discusses the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model and details how counties can deploy CCBHCs to address mental health and substance use issues in their communities. Breaks down the structure of CCBHCs and provides several state level examples. Sponsoring organizations: National Association of Counties, National Council for Behavioral Health Date: 03/2021 Community Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Associated with a Local Bar Opening Event — Illinois, February 2021 Reports on a rural indoor bar opening event that resulted in COVID-19 cases among bar patrons and employees, as well as secondary cases in the community that impacted a long-term care facility and a school. Discusses the need for prevention measures as community businesses reopen. Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Location: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 70, Early Release Date: 04/2021 COVID-19 Response: Broadband Funding for Tribes, Tribal Colleges and Universities, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Indian Education, and the Indian Health Service Identifies indirect and direct broadband funding for American Indian tribes, tribal colleges and universities, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Indian Education, and the Indian Health Service authorized in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; and American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Sponsoring organization: Congressional Research Service Date: 03/2021 Guide for Future Directions for the Addiction and OUD Treatment Ecosystem Details strategies for addressing the opioid use epidemic and improving the current addiction treatment ecosystem. Breaks down the strategies by capacity, competency, consistency, and compensation. Discusses some of the barriers to treating opioid use disorder in rural areas. Sponsoring organization: National Academy of Medicine Date: 04/2021 Meeting the Needs of Older Adults Living in Rural Communities: The Roles of Area Agencies on Aging Presents results from the 2019 National Survey of Area Agencies on Aging. Describes the role of Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) in serving older adults in rural communities. Compares the organizational structure, services and programs offered, budget, and workforce of rural and non-rural AAAs. Sponsoring organization: National Association of Area Agencies on Aging Date: 03/2021 Minority Health and Health Disparities Strategic Plan 2021–2025 Planning document presenting goals to address health disparities through scientific research, activities that sustain research, and outreach efforts. Describes health disparity populations, including racial and ethnic minority, rural, less privileged socioeconomic status (SES), and sexual and gender minorities (SGM) populations. Outlines plans to implement research projects and activities, and discusses Leap Forward priority areas that will advance research methods in minority health and health disparities. Sponsoring organizations: National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), National Institutes of Health Date: 03/2021 The Opioid Epidemic: A Geography in Two Phases Research report examining population and geographic data on two phases of the U.S. opioid epidemic. Examines the association between overdose deaths and chronic pain, physical disability rates, and economic hardship. Discusses the shift from overdose mortality associated with prescription opioids to illicit and synthetic opioids in the early 2010s, including in rural areas and the Northeastern U.S. Additional links: Report summary Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service Date: 04/2021 Oversight Hearing: Business Meeting to consider S. 421, S. 789 & Oversight Hearing "Build Back Better: Water Infrastructure Needs for Native Communities" Recording of an oversight hearing of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs to discuss the Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act of 2021 and hear testimony on its potential effect on the health and wellness of native communities. Features testimonies by representatives of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, the Colorado River Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, and Navajo Department of Water Resources. Additional links: Amelia Flores Testimony, Jason John Testimony, Raymond Tsumpti Testimony, Valerie Nurr'Araaluk Davidson Testimony Sponsoring organization: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Date: 03/2021 Rides That Save Lives Toolkit: COVID-19 Vaccine Equity for Older People Provides strategies and best practices to help community organizations, mobility providers, and other partners improve vaccine access for older adults. Includes information to help reach people who are homebound, who no longer drive, have a disability, or lack caregiver support. Also covers how to address concerns about vaccine safety. Sponsoring organization: Age Friendly Arizona Date: 04/2021 Safety in Numbers: Hospital Performance on Leapfrog's Surgical Volume Standard Based on Results of the 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Survey Compares hospital and surgeon volume for 8 high-risk procedures to Leapfrog's minimum volume standards. Identifies the percent of rural hospitals that meet Leapfrog's volume standard for each procedure, as well as the percent of rural hospitals that do not electively perform these procedures. Sponsoring organization: Leapfrog Group Date: 02/2020 Spatial Analysis of Health Care Utilization among Medicare Beneficiaries with Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis and Other Related Pneumoconiosis Results of a study to determine and map the geographical distribution of healthcare utilization patterns among 8,625 Medicare beneficiaries with black lung disease (CWP) and other related respiratory diseases from 2011-2014. Features statistics with breakdowns by type of coal work-related disease and county-level maps showing healthcare utilization rates for beneficiaries with CWP or other related pneumoconiosis as the diagnosis. Sponsoring organization: Rural and Underserved Health Research Center Date: 04/2021 State-Driven Initiatives to Support Moving to Value-Based Care in the Era of COVID-19 Describes four areas where state-driven strategies can facilitate and promote the adoption of value-based payment (VBP) models. Presents case examples throughout, including the Pennsylvania Rural Health Model. Discusses how additional federal actions could support transitions to VBP at the state level. Sponsoring organizations: Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy, National Governors Association Date: 03/2021 Student Loan Programs Authorized by the Public Health Service Act: An Overview Provides an overview of student loan programs for health profession students authorized by the Public Health Service Act and administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Describes borrower eligibility requirements, loan terms and conditions, and administrative rules. Includes a table comparing the programs by borrower type, repayment terms, the number of participating schools, and the number and financial amount of outstanding loans. Sponsoring organization: Congressional Research Service Date: 03/2021 Tackling America's Mental Health and Addiction Crisis Through Primary Care Integration Explores how primary and behavioral healthcare integration can overcome the unmet needs for mental health and substance use services. Discusses barriers to integrated care delivery. Offers policy recommendations to improve the integration of primary and behavioral healthcare services through enhanced payments, training, and technical assistance, and improving access to behavioral health providers for consultation and referral. Additional links: Infographic Sponsoring organization: Bipartisan Policy Center Date: 03/2021 Use of Selected Recommended Clinical Preventive Services — Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, United States, 2018 Examines use of 10 recommended clinical preventive services: colon cancer screening, cervical cancer screening, breast cancer screening, HIV testing, pneumococcal vaccination, influenza vaccination, diabetes screening, HPV vaccination, zoster (shingles) vaccination, and tetanus vaccination. Includes data for urban and rural counties, as well as the urban to rural prevalence ratio. Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Location: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 70(13), 461-466 Date: 04/2021 Vaccine Hesitancy for COVID-19: State, County, and Local Estimates Estimates COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy using data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey (HPS) between March 3 - 15, 2021. Presents data by state, Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) level, and county. Includes data on select demographic characteristics by county, including age, race, education, and overall Social Vulnerability Index (SVI). Additional links: Predicted Vaccine Hesitancy by State, PUMA, and County, Select Sociodemographic and Geographic Factors by County Sponsoring organization: HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation Date: 04/2021 We Can Do This: COVID-19 Public Education Campaign Resources to help community partners promote COVID-19 vaccine confidence and encourage prevention in the communities they serve. Includes educational materials in a wide range of formats and targeted to specific audiences. Provides information on the COVID-19 Community Corps, a grassroots network of people serving as trusted voices in their community regarding vaccination. Additional links: The COVID-19 Community Corps Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Date: 04/2021 |
Deadline: Apr 30, 2021 National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors, National Prevention Network Event Dates: Aug 24 - 26, 2021 Conference Website Call for Proposals: 2021 Annual Tennessee Rural Health Association Conference Deadline: Jun 30, 2021 Rural Health Association of Tennessee Event Dates: Nov 17 - 19, 2021 Pigeon Forge, TN Conference Website |
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