Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Economics and the economy
Recent Changes in Health Insurance Coverage in Rural and Urban Areas
Compares changes in health insurance coverage for non-elderly Americans in rural areas to changes in urban areas during the recent economic recession.
Author(s): Jennifer King, George M. Holmes
Date: 05/2011
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
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Compares changes in health insurance coverage for non-elderly Americans in rural areas to changes in urban areas during the recent economic recession.
Author(s): Jennifer King, George M. Holmes
Date: 05/2011
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
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Challenges for Improving Health Care Access in Rural America: A Compendium of Research and Policy Analysis Studies of Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Centers 2009-2010
A collection of twenty-four research and policy analysis studies on health care access in rural America from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Centers. Topics covered include health insurance, access to care, the impact of the economic downturn, health workforce shortages, and health system challenges.
Date: 2010
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy
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A collection of twenty-four research and policy analysis studies on health care access in rural America from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Centers. Topics covered include health insurance, access to care, the impact of the economic downturn, health workforce shortages, and health system challenges.
Date: 2010
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy
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Impact of the Recession on Rural America: Rising Unemployment Leading to More Uninsured in 2009
Presents the results of state and county analysis of unemployment rates nationally in rural (nonmetropolitan) and urban areas over the period 2007-February 2009. Discusses the impact of rising unemployment on uninsurance in rural areas and their combined impact on the need for healthcare reform.
Author(s): Timothy McBride, Leah Kemper
Date: 06/2009
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis
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Presents the results of state and county analysis of unemployment rates nationally in rural (nonmetropolitan) and urban areas over the period 2007-February 2009. Discusses the impact of rising unemployment on uninsurance in rural areas and their combined impact on the need for healthcare reform.
Author(s): Timothy McBride, Leah Kemper
Date: 06/2009
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis
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State Map Portfolios
Uses federal data sources to show a collection of maps of U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and DC depicting a variety of current environmental, economic, population, infrastructure, and homelessness measures. Some data available at the county and census tract levels.
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Esri
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Uses federal data sources to show a collection of maps of U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and DC depicting a variety of current environmental, economic, population, infrastructure, and homelessness measures. Some data available at the county and census tract levels.
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Esri
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Mississippi Hospital Economic Impact Dashboard
Provides data on the economic impact of Mississippi hospitals, including job creation, salaries and wages, uncompensated care, inpatients and outpatients, assessments paid, emergency department visits, and inpatient service payors. Data can be sorted by county, city, hospital type, congressional district, and more.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Mississippi Hospital Association
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Provides data on the economic impact of Mississippi hospitals, including job creation, salaries and wages, uncompensated care, inpatients and outpatients, assessments paid, emergency department visits, and inpatient service payors. Data can be sorted by county, city, hospital type, congressional district, and more.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Mississippi Hospital Association
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The Wisconsin Risk and Reach Project
An interactive dashboard that provides information about potential risks to children in Wisconsin and programs that can mitigate risks. Allows user to search by risk variables such as economics, education, and health and safety, as well as available programs and county.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organizations: Applied Population Laboratory, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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An interactive dashboard that provides information about potential risks to children in Wisconsin and programs that can mitigate risks. Allows user to search by risk variables such as economics, education, and health and safety, as well as available programs and county.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organizations: Applied Population Laboratory, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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Kansas State Data Center
Provides economic data for the state of Kansas as well as by county. Includes population, income, labor force, and employment data.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Kansas Institute for Policy & Social Research
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Provides economic data for the state of Kansas as well as by county. Includes population, income, labor force, and employment data.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Kansas Institute for Policy & Social Research
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Toward Racial Equity & Rural Prosperity: Legal & Policy Resources for Rural Communities
Resources for local and state policymakers discussing inequity in rural communities for Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC). Includes resources for policymaking, water access, housing, and broadband.
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: ChangeLab Solutions
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Resources for local and state policymakers discussing inequity in rural communities for Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC). Includes resources for policymaking, water access, housing, and broadband.
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: ChangeLab Solutions
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County Economic Status in Appalachia, FY 2024
Map showing levels of economic distress in Appalachian counties based on unemployment rates, income, and poverty levels. Includes interactive map, downloadable maps and data files, and data report.
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Appalachian Regional Commission
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Map showing levels of economic distress in Appalachian counties based on unemployment rates, income, and poverty levels. Includes interactive map, downloadable maps and data files, and data report.
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Appalachian Regional Commission
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Kansas Rural Opportunity Zones
Provides a county-level map of Kansas rural opportunity zones (ROZs) which provide financial incentives to citizens who move to a ROZ. Includes information about ROZ sponsors, applications, and programs, such as student loan repayment assistance and tax credits.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Kansas Office Of Rural Prosperity
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Provides a county-level map of Kansas rural opportunity zones (ROZs) which provide financial incentives to citizens who move to a ROZ. Includes information about ROZ sponsors, applications, and programs, such as student loan repayment assistance and tax credits.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Kansas Office Of Rural Prosperity
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