New Resources Identified in the Past 30 Days:

Potential Research Priorities to Inform U.S. Readiness and Response to Avian Influenza A (H5N1): Proceedings of a Workshop - In Brief
Summarizes themes from a workshop discussing preparedness for H5N1 in the U.S. Includes topics such as response priorities and goals, understanding transmission, surveillance measures, reducing risks to animal and human health including farmworkers, gathering and sharing information, and potential research questions.
Additional links: Read Online
Author(s): Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources
Date: 11/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Health and Medicine Division (HMD), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Triad Program Perspectives on Preventing and Addressing Elder Abuse in Rural Communities
Brief presenting results from informant interviews with representatives of rural Triads, multi-sectoral community-based partnerships addressing elder abuse, to highlight rural-specific dimensions of this issue. Adds information to what is already known about rural elder abuse prevention and intervention.
Author(s): Megan Lahr, Alyssa Fritz, Ingrid Jacobson, Marti DeLiema, Carrie Henning-Smith
Date: 11/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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5 Ways to Support Native American Maternal and Infant Health
Discusses culturally relevant strategies to support Native American maternal health, infant health, and childbirth. Focuses on cultural beliefs and practices, communication, community involvement, workforce diversity, and holistic and patient-centered care.
Author(s): Jordyn Pourier, Cherry Y.E.W. Yamane, LaShai Jake, Deana Around Him
Date: 11/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Child Trends
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Advancing Health Equity in Rural, Tribal, and Geographically Isolated Communities: FY2024 Year in Review
Summarizes Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) activities in fiscal year 2024 to advance health equity for people living in rural, tribal, and geographically isolated communities. Covers six priority focus areas: applying a community-informed geographic lens; increasing the collection and use of standardized data; strengthening and supporting healthcare professionals; optimizing medical and communication technology; expanding access to comprehensive healthcare coverage, benefits, and services and supports; and driving innovation and value-based care.
Date: 11/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Critical Access Hospital: 2025 National Patient Safety Goals
Identifies National Patient Safety Goals for the Joint Commission's Critical Access Hospital Accreditation Program. Covers patient identification, caregiver communication, medication safety, infection prevention, suicide prevention, healthcare equity, and more. Effective January 1, 2025.
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Joint Commission
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Culturally-Safe Maternal Care for Indigenous Women
Podcast episode discussing the role that culturally safe care can play in addressing maternal healthcare needs among Indigenous women. Describes the importance of awareness of cultural and spiritual practices in creating a safe cultural environment for Indigenous women.
Date: 11/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: American Hospital Association
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Empowering Change: Promoting and Expanding Evidence-Based Programs in Rural Communities: A Toolkit for Community-Based Organizations
Toolkit identifying strategies to plan, implement, and sustain evidence-based health promotion programs in rural areas with a focus on the needs of older adults. Highlights partnerships, transportation, technology, and marketing and outreach for their ability to successfully impact health promotion programs.
Date: 2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Council on Aging
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January 2025 Annual Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Monthly Facility Payment Amount
Presents the monthly Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) monthly facility payment amount for Calendar Year 2025.
Date: 11/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Medicare Advantage 2025 Spotlight: A First Look at Plan Offerings
Offers an overview of Medicare Advantage plan availability across the country for 2025. Discusses how many plans are available, who is offering plans, and costs. Offers data for metropolitan, micropolitan, and rural areas as well as county-level data.
Author(s): Meredith Freed, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Anthony Damico, Tricia Neuman
Date: 11/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: KFF
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Mental Health in Rural America
Fact sheet on USDA Rural Development funding for mental health and substance use disorder treatment in rural communities in fiscal year 2024. Highlights USDA investments in programs serving rural Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Date: 2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: USDA Rural Development
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