Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Access
Evaluation of an Academic-Community Partnership to Implement MTM Services in Rural Communities to Improve Pharmaceutical Care for Patients with Diabetes and/or Hypertension
Evaluates a pilot project in Arizona where community health center and independent retail pharmacies offered medication therapy management (MTM) services on site and by phone to rural, underserved Arizonans with diabetes or high blood pressure.
Author(s): Melissa Johnson, Rebecca Jastrzab, Jared Tate, et al.
Citation: Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy, 24(2), 132-141
Date: 02/2018
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Evaluates a pilot project in Arizona where community health center and independent retail pharmacies offered medication therapy management (MTM) services on site and by phone to rural, underserved Arizonans with diabetes or high blood pressure.
Author(s): Melissa Johnson, Rebecca Jastrzab, Jared Tate, et al.
Citation: Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy, 24(2), 132-141
Date: 02/2018
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Oral Health in Texas, Bridging Gaps and Filling Needs
Provides an overview of oral health in Texas and factors that contribute to oral health, while highlighting the needs of rural and border populations. Covers oral health workforce needs and barriers to accessing oral care. Provides regional and county-level statistics and information on rural populations, age, socioeconomic factors, oral health outcomes, and more.
Date: 02/2018
Sponsoring organization: Texas Health Institute
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Provides an overview of oral health in Texas and factors that contribute to oral health, while highlighting the needs of rural and border populations. Covers oral health workforce needs and barriers to accessing oral care. Provides regional and county-level statistics and information on rural populations, age, socioeconomic factors, oral health outcomes, and more.
Date: 02/2018
Sponsoring organization: Texas Health Institute
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As the South Grows: Bearing Fruit
Explores how areas of Southern cities such as Metro Atlanta offer opportunities to learn ways to confront and eliminate structural barriers that will have effects on other parts of the country. Discusses rural-specific considerations, as well.
Additional links: Executive Summary
Author(s): Ryan Schlegel, Stephanie Peng
Date: 02/2018
Sponsoring organization: National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
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Explores how areas of Southern cities such as Metro Atlanta offer opportunities to learn ways to confront and eliminate structural barriers that will have effects on other parts of the country. Discusses rural-specific considerations, as well.
Additional links: Executive Summary
Author(s): Ryan Schlegel, Stephanie Peng
Date: 02/2018
Sponsoring organization: National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
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An Advanced Dental Therapist in Rural Minnesota: Jodi Hager's Case Study
Presents a case study of a dental therapy practice in rural Minnesota. Discusses the practice's productivity, workflow and scheduling, and its effect on oral health access in the area.
Date: 02/2018
Sponsoring organization: Apple Tree Dental
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Presents a case study of a dental therapy practice in rural Minnesota. Discusses the practice's productivity, workflow and scheduling, and its effect on oral health access in the area.
Date: 02/2018
Sponsoring organization: Apple Tree Dental
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Minnesota's Changing Health Insurance Landscape: Results from the 2017 Minnesota Health Access Survey
Analyzes trends from the 2017 Minnesota Health Access Survey to better understand how Minnesotans obtained health insurance. Discusses rural and urban differences in individual health insurance coverage and health insurance coverage rates in isolated rural Minnesota.
Date: 02/2018
Sponsoring organizations: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Economics Program, State Health Access Data Assistance Center, University of Minnesota, School of Public Health
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Analyzes trends from the 2017 Minnesota Health Access Survey to better understand how Minnesotans obtained health insurance. Discusses rural and urban differences in individual health insurance coverage and health insurance coverage rates in isolated rural Minnesota.
Date: 02/2018
Sponsoring organizations: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Economics Program, State Health Access Data Assistance Center, University of Minnesota, School of Public Health
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Remarks of Commissioner Mignon Clyburn (as prepared): National Rural Health Association
Statement given at the February 2018 National Rural Health Association (NRHA) Policy Institute. Discusses the goals of the Connect2Health Task Force: to understand the future interplay of broadband, technology, and health policy and to ensure the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) stays ahead of the innovation curve. Highlights the FCC's focus of broadband deployment to provide a foundation for health and describes a broadband-enabled project in Appalachian Kentucky created to provide healthcare services to cancer patients.
Author(s): Mignon Clyburn
Date: 02/2018
Sponsoring organization: Federal Communications Commission
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Statement given at the February 2018 National Rural Health Association (NRHA) Policy Institute. Discusses the goals of the Connect2Health Task Force: to understand the future interplay of broadband, technology, and health policy and to ensure the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) stays ahead of the innovation curve. Highlights the FCC's focus of broadband deployment to provide a foundation for health and describes a broadband-enabled project in Appalachian Kentucky created to provide healthcare services to cancer patients.
Author(s): Mignon Clyburn
Date: 02/2018
Sponsoring organization: Federal Communications Commission
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Despite Slow Growth From 2005 to 2015, Independent Grocery Stores Remain Important for Rural Communities
Reports findings from a study of rural independent grocery stores. Compares the number of independent grocery stores and chain grocery stores, including data on stores serving remote rural areas and areas with large Hispanic and African American populations.
Author(s): Clare Cho
Citation: Amber Waves
Date: 02/2018
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Reports findings from a study of rural independent grocery stores. Compares the number of independent grocery stores and chain grocery stores, including data on stores serving remote rural areas and areas with large Hispanic and African American populations.
Author(s): Clare Cho
Citation: Amber Waves
Date: 02/2018
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Challenges Related to Pregnancy and Returning to Work after Childbirth in a Rural, Tourism-Dependent Community
Discusses the challenges related to pregnancy and returning to work after childbirth in rural, tourism-dependent communities. Examines the issues of pregnancy timing and maternity leave, breastfeeding support, and child care, providing recommendations for improving conditions in each area. Results are based on a focus group of 6 women, which included 3 mothers and 3 pregnant women.
Author(s): Amanda Corbett, Carrie Henning-Smith, Kristin DeArruda Wharton, Katy Kozhimannil
Date: 02/2018
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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Discusses the challenges related to pregnancy and returning to work after childbirth in rural, tourism-dependent communities. Examines the issues of pregnancy timing and maternity leave, breastfeeding support, and child care, providing recommendations for improving conditions in each area. Results are based on a focus group of 6 women, which included 3 mothers and 3 pregnant women.
Author(s): Amanda Corbett, Carrie Henning-Smith, Kristin DeArruda Wharton, Katy Kozhimannil
Date: 02/2018
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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Evaluating Factors Impacting Medication Adherence Among Rural, Urban, and Suburban Populations
Compares medication adherence rates among rural and urban adults. Examines additional factors that may influence adherence, including age, income, and education.
Author(s): Cody Arbuckle, Daniel Tomaszewski, Benjamin D. Aronson, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 34(4), 339-346
Date: 01/2018
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Compares medication adherence rates among rural and urban adults. Examines additional factors that may influence adherence, including age, income, and education.
Author(s): Cody Arbuckle, Daniel Tomaszewski, Benjamin D. Aronson, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 34(4), 339-346
Date: 01/2018
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Delivering CBT to Rural Latino Children with Anxiety Disorders: A Qualitative Study
Examines perceptions of different methods of providing cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) that could increase access to care for anxiety in rural Latino youth. Compares telephone based, bibliotherapy, and therapist supported bibliotherapy from both the viewpoint of Latino parents and mental health providers.
Author(s): Denise A. Chavira, Cristina E. Bustos, Maritza S. Garcia, Bernardo Ng, Alvaro Camacho
Citation: Community Mental Health Journal, 53(1), 53-61
Date: 01/2018
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Examines perceptions of different methods of providing cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) that could increase access to care for anxiety in rural Latino youth. Compares telephone based, bibliotherapy, and therapist supported bibliotherapy from both the viewpoint of Latino parents and mental health providers.
Author(s): Denise A. Chavira, Cristina E. Bustos, Maritza S. Garcia, Bernardo Ng, Alvaro Camacho
Citation: Community Mental Health Journal, 53(1), 53-61
Date: 01/2018
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