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Resources by State: Vermont

2018 Vermont Primary Care Physicians by Rational Service Areas: Population per FTE
County level map of primary care physicians by service area for the state of Vermont.
Date: 07/2019
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Vermont Department of Health
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All Vermont Primary Care Providers by Rational Service Areas: Population per FTE
County-level map showing numbers of physicians, osteopathic doctors, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses by service area in Vermont.
Date: 07/2019
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Vermont Department of Health
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Support and Services at Home (SASH) Evaluation: SASH Evaluation Findings, 2010-2016
Evaluates the Support and Services at Home (SASH) program in Vermont, which provides support services and care coordination for older adults and people with disabilities in conjunction with affordable housing. Addresses Medicaid and Medicare expenditures, medication management, property management, challenges, and lessons learned. Identifies the percent of rural SASH host properties and differences for rural areas.
Additional links: Highlights
Author(s): Amy Kandilov, Vincent Keyes, Noƫlle Siegfried, et al.
Date: 07/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
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Collaborative Models for Medication-Assisted Treatment: Key Elements of Vermont's Hub-and Spoke System
Describes the collaborative effort of three health-related organizations who partnered to develop and implement a medication assisted therapy (MAT) treatment practice using the hub and spoke model. This system was supported through a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Health Home State Plan amendment for Vermont, a mostly rural state, to modify their current MAT services to increase access to addiction treatment, integrate health and addictions care, improve health outcomes, and promote recovery.
Date: 04/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Medicaid Innovation Accelerator Program (IAP)
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Strengthening Medicaid Long-term Services and Supports in an Evolving Policy Environment: A Toolkit for States
Shares strategies states can use to reform their long-term services and supports (LTSS) framework, focusing on improving LTSS in two key areas: rebalancing LTSS to increase the proportion of LTSS provided in community-based settings and integrating LTSS with physical and behavioral health services through managed care. Uses case studies to provide examples of each strategy, and discusses rural considerations throughout.
Additional links: Brief for Legislators, Summary of Reforms
Author(s): Stephanie Anthony, Arielle Traub, Sarah Lewis, et al.
Date: 03/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Center for Health Care Strategies
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2017 Vermont Dentists by Rational Service Areas: Population per FTE
County level map of dentists by population service area in the state of Vermont.
Date: 02/2019
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Vermont Department of Health
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Using Upstream Quality Improvement to Address Transportation
Module 5 in a series of video trainings for clinicians on how they can help address the social determinants of health. This segment discusses transportation and addresses rural issues. Includes a case study conversation with Jill Lord, director of community health at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center, a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) in Vermont.
Date: 02/2019
Type: Video/Multimedia
Sponsoring organization: American Hospital Association
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Vermont All Psychiatrists and Core Mental Health Providers by Mental Health Catchment Area: Population per FT
County level map of all psychiatrists and core mental health providers including psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and psychiatric advanced practice registered nurses by service area for the state of Vermont.
Date: 01/2019
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Vermont Department of Health
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Vermont All Core Mental Health Providers by Mental Health Catchment Area: Population per FT
County level map of all core mental health providers including psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and psychiatric advanced practice registered nurses by service area for the state of Vermont.
Date: 01/2019
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Vermont Department of Health
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Fruit and Vegetable Preferences and Practices may Hinder Participation in Community Supported Agriculture among Low-Income Rural Families
Presents a study on the effect food preferences have on rates of participation in community agriculture programs for low-income families in rural areas. Bases results on interviews with families regarding fruit and vegetable preferences.
Author(s): Karla L. Hanson, Jennifer Garner, Leah M. Connor, et al.
Citation: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 51(1), 57-67
Date: 01/2019
Type: Document
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