Rural Health
News by Topic: Networking and collaboration
May 23, 2024 - Announces the Rural Health Innovation Alliance (RHIA), a partnership between a Wisconsin university, business partners, healthcare providers, and others. RHIA aims to innovate solutions for rural healthcare access and lowering costs through collaboration. Also notes the potential benefit of economic development for the region.
Source: UW-Eau Claire News
May 20, 2024 - Offers highlights from the Bipartisan Policy Center's 3 day trip to 20 sites in Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota to learn more about rural hospitals, digital health initiatives, and behavioral health services. Discusses rural resilience, collaborations, and use of technology. Notes challenges related to funding, emergency medical services, workforce, and access to care. Includes description of coming reports from the organization.
Source: Bipartisan Policy Center
May 17, 2024 - Highlights a new food pantry in rural Texas due to a partnership between a regional food bank and transportation organization. Notes the increased need for rural areas.
Source: KIII
May 7, 2024 - Describes the formation of a student organization aimed at
raising awareness of healthcare needs in rural Iowa and
opportunities for rural practice. Discusses the group's
efforts to encourage students to consider career options in
their rural hometowns.
Source: KTIV