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Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Healthcare business and finance

Northern Border Region Technical Assistance Center
Provides technical assistance to rural healthcare providers and communities in the Northern Border Region. Supports providers and communities exploring and implementing strategies related to improving access to care, workforce recruitment and retention, and transition to value-based care. Part of the Rural Health Redesign Center.
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Redesign Center
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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.
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.
Sponsoring organization: Louisiana Department of Health
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Estimates of Emergency Department Visits in the United States, 2016-2022
Interactive table displaying both counts and rates of emergency department visits from 2016-2022 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.
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Health Insurance Coverage, 2008-2023
Animated map showing annual county-level data on health insurance coverage from 2008-2023, based on the Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE).
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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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
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 accreditation, behavioral healthcare, chronic conditions, maternal health, and school-based services.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Medicare Learning Network: Hospice Payment System & Coverage
Provides an overview of the Medicare hospice program and services. Includes information regarding Conditions of Participation, Medicare certification, quality reporting, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Medicare Learning Network: Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System
Provides general information about the Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (PPS). Includes information about payment rates, the SNF Quality Reporting Program, and the SNF Value-based Purchasing Program.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Medicare Learning Network: Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System
Provides general information about the Medicare Long-term Care Hospitals Prospective Payment System (PPS). Includes information about payment rates and the Long-term Care Hospitals Quality Reporting Program.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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