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Health, United States
Presents national trends in health statistics, with data released throughout the year from more than 40 data sources. Covers health status and determinants, healthcare utilization, access, and expenditures. Includes rural data - see the Data Finder and select "Metropolitan and nonmetropolitan" under Population Subgroups.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Well-Ahead Louisiana - Upcoming Events
Provides information on events hosted by the Louisiana Department of Health's Well-Ahead program, including events through the Louisiana Rural Health Association, the Louisiana State Office of Rural Health, and other rural health partners. Events include public health and disease prevention, healthcare finance, and annual rural health summits.
Type: Calendar/Event List
Sponsoring organization: Louisiana Department of Health
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Estimates of Emergency Department Visits in the United States, 2016-2021
Interactive table displaying both counts and rates of emergency department visits from 2016-2021 for the 10 leading primary diagnoses and reasons for visit. Data can be stratified by patient and hospital characteristics, including being in a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) or non-MSA.
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Health Insurance Coverage, 2008-2021
Animated map showing annual county-level data on health insurance coverage from 2008-2021, based on the Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE).
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Medicaid and CHIP Renewals: What to Know and How to Prepare, A Partner Education Monthly Series
Monthly webinar series covering different topics related to the transition as health insurance coverage that was maintained during the public health emergency through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expires. Materials from previous calls are available at CMS National Stakeholder Calls.
Type: Calendar/Event List
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Medicaid and CHIP Renewals Outreach and Educational Resources
A collection of materials states and other Medicaid stakeholders can use to communicate as health insurance coverage that was maintained during the public health emergency through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expires. Includes a communications toolkit, social media messages, print publications, educational videos, and more. Offers materials focused on coverage renewal, addressing coverage loss, and other topics.
Additional links: Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Enrollment Unwinding: A Communications Toolkit, Medicaid and CHIP Renewals: Patient-Centered Messaging for Clinical Offices and Health Care Settings
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Medicaid.gov: Unwinding and Returning to Regular Operations after COVID-19
Central resource for states and other Medicaid stakeholders to find information and resources to help them plan and prepare as health insurance coverage that was maintained during the public health emergency through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expires.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Arizona Marketplace and Medicaid Enrollment
Interactive tool depicting health insurance coverage data by county for Arizona, including Medicaid and marketplace health insurance enrollment, as well as the rate of uninsured. Draws data from the United States Census, American Community Survey and CMS data.
Additional links: Methods
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Arizona Center for Rural Health
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Telehealth Best Practice Guides
Library of guides offering information and resources related to telehealth billing, strategy, and implementation. Topic areas include behavioral healthcare, chronic conditions, maternal health, and school-based services.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Medicare Learning Network: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System
Provides general information about the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (PPS). Includes information about payment rates, Ambulatory Payment Classification groups, price transparency, and more.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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