Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Statistics and data
Residence in a Distressed County in Appalachia as a Risk Factor for Diabetes, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2006-2007
Discusses rates of self-reported diagnosed diabetes among residents of Appalachian counties. Shows breakdowns by level of county prosperity, based on unemployment rates, per capita income, and poverty. Includes statistical analysis by age group, sex, income, race/ethnicity, education, tobacco use, physical activity level, and weight status.
Author(s): Lawrence Barker, Richard Crespo, Robert B. Gerzoff, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 7(5)
Date: 09/2010
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Discusses rates of self-reported diagnosed diabetes among residents of Appalachian counties. Shows breakdowns by level of county prosperity, based on unemployment rates, per capita income, and poverty. Includes statistical analysis by age group, sex, income, race/ethnicity, education, tobacco use, physical activity level, and weight status.
Author(s): Lawrence Barker, Richard Crespo, Robert B. Gerzoff, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 7(5)
Date: 09/2010
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Safety Net Activities of Independent Rural Health Clinics
Explores to what extent independent Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) are serving a safety net role and whether the proximity of a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) affects that role.
Additional links: Policy Brief: Are Rural Health Clinics Part of the Rural Safety Net?
Author(s): David Hartley, John A. Gale, Al Leighton, Stuart Bratesman
Date: 09/2010
Sponsoring organization: Maine Rural Health Research Center
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Explores to what extent independent Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) are serving a safety net role and whether the proximity of a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) affects that role.
Additional links: Policy Brief: Are Rural Health Clinics Part of the Rural Safety Net?
Author(s): David Hartley, John A. Gale, Al Leighton, Stuart Bratesman
Date: 09/2010
Sponsoring organization: Maine Rural Health Research Center
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A Comparison of Rural Hospitals with Special Medicare Payment Provisions to Urban and Rural Hospitals Paid Under Prospective Payment
Compares the financial performance and condition of rural hospitals with special Medicare payment provisions - Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), Medicare Dependent Hospitals (MDHs), Sole Community Hospitals (SCHs), and Rural Referral Centers (RRCs) - to urban and rural hospitals paid under prospective payment.
Additional links: Findings Brief: A Financial Comparison of Rural Hospitals With Special Medicare Payment Provisions to Hospitals Paid Under Prospective Payment, 4/2010, Findings Brief: Profitability of Rural Hospitals Paid Under Prospective Payment Compared to Rural Hospitals with Special Medicare Payment Provisions, 9/2010
Author(s): G. Mark Holmes, George H. Pink, Sarah A. Friedman, Hilda A. Howard
Date: 08/2010
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
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Compares the financial performance and condition of rural hospitals with special Medicare payment provisions - Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), Medicare Dependent Hospitals (MDHs), Sole Community Hospitals (SCHs), and Rural Referral Centers (RRCs) - to urban and rural hospitals paid under prospective payment.
Additional links: Findings Brief: A Financial Comparison of Rural Hospitals With Special Medicare Payment Provisions to Hospitals Paid Under Prospective Payment, 4/2010, Findings Brief: Profitability of Rural Hospitals Paid Under Prospective Payment Compared to Rural Hospitals with Special Medicare Payment Provisions, 9/2010
Author(s): G. Mark Holmes, George H. Pink, Sarah A. Friedman, Hilda A. Howard
Date: 08/2010
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
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The Future of Family Medicine and Implications for Rural Primary Care Physician Supply
Examines the rural physician shortage, the effect of recent trends in specialty choice on provider supply, and major trends that are changing the dynamics that shape the delivery of healthcare. Identifies policy options that could help increase the number of rural family medicine physicians.
Additional links: Policy Brief, June 2009
Author(s): Roger A. Rosenblatt, Frederick M. Chen, Denise M. Lishner, Mark P. Doescher
Date: 08/2010
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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Examines the rural physician shortage, the effect of recent trends in specialty choice on provider supply, and major trends that are changing the dynamics that shape the delivery of healthcare. Identifies policy options that could help increase the number of rural family medicine physicians.
Additional links: Policy Brief, June 2009
Author(s): Roger A. Rosenblatt, Frederick M. Chen, Denise M. Lishner, Mark P. Doescher
Date: 08/2010
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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Use of Emergency Departments for Conditions Related to Poor Oral Health Care
Reports findings from a study of seven states that looked at use of emergency departments to address oral health needs. Provides data for rural and urban areas and discusses the potential impacts of differences in state Medicaid policies.
Author(s): Emily F. Shortridge, Jonathan R. Moore
Date: 08/2010
Sponsoring organization: NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
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Reports findings from a study of seven states that looked at use of emergency departments to address oral health needs. Provides data for rural and urban areas and discusses the potential impacts of differences in state Medicaid policies.
Author(s): Emily F. Shortridge, Jonathan R. Moore
Date: 08/2010
Sponsoring organization: NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
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Chronic Disease Risk Factors Among Alaska Native and American Indian People, Alaska, 2004-2006
Summary of data collected from a large population of adult American Indian/Alaska Native people in 26 Alaska communities, and comparison with U.S. overall population. Includes statistical breakdowns by sex, age group, ethnicity, weight status, and levels of cholesterol, blood glucose, and blood pressure.
Author(s): Diana G. Redwood, Anne P. Lanier, Janet M. Johnston, Elvin D. Asay, Martha L. Slattery
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 7(4)
Date: 07/2010
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Summary of data collected from a large population of adult American Indian/Alaska Native people in 26 Alaska communities, and comparison with U.S. overall population. Includes statistical breakdowns by sex, age group, ethnicity, weight status, and levels of cholesterol, blood glucose, and blood pressure.
Author(s): Diana G. Redwood, Anne P. Lanier, Janet M. Johnston, Elvin D. Asay, Martha L. Slattery
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 7(4)
Date: 07/2010
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Family Medicine Residency Training in Rural Locations
Reports findings from a survey of U.S. family medicine residency programs about the current status and location of their rural training for residents. Includes information on small rural, large rural, and urban programs.
Author(s): Frederick M. Chen, C. Holly A. Andrilla, Mark P. Doescher, Carl Morris
Date: 07/2010
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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Reports findings from a survey of U.S. family medicine residency programs about the current status and location of their rural training for residents. Includes information on small rural, large rural, and urban programs.
Author(s): Frederick M. Chen, C. Holly A. Andrilla, Mark P. Doescher, Carl Morris
Date: 07/2010
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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Rural Homelessness: Better Collaboration by HHS and HUD Could Improve Delivery of Services in Rural Areas
Discusses a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study on the characteristics of rural homelessness, available assistance, and barriers. Includes information on federal programs, with data on funding provided to rural areas.
Additional links: Full Report, Highlights
Date: 07/2010
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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Discusses a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study on the characteristics of rural homelessness, available assistance, and barriers. Includes information on federal programs, with data on funding provided to rural areas.
Additional links: Full Report, Highlights
Date: 07/2010
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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A National View of Rural Health Workforce Issues in the USA
Findings from a nationwide survey of rural hospital chief executive officers (CEOs). Topics addressed include their assessments of health workforce shortages and perceptions about factors influencing recruitment and retention.
Author(s): MacDowell M., Glasser M., Fitts M., Nielsen K., Hunsaker M.
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 10(3), 1531
Date: 07/2010
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Findings from a nationwide survey of rural hospital chief executive officers (CEOs). Topics addressed include their assessments of health workforce shortages and perceptions about factors influencing recruitment and retention.
Author(s): MacDowell M., Glasser M., Fitts M., Nielsen K., Hunsaker M.
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 10(3), 1531
Date: 07/2010
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Patterns of Food Insecurity, Food Availability, and Health Outcomes Among Rural and Urban Counties
Compares food insecurity for rural versus urban counties and addresses factors contributing to food insecurity risk, as well as associated health outcomes.
Additional links: Policy Brief
Author(s): Joel Halverson, Cheryl Brown, Melissa Olfert, Melissa Ahern, Christiaan Abildso
Date: 06/2010
Sponsoring organization: West Virginia Rural Health Research Center
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Compares food insecurity for rural versus urban counties and addresses factors contributing to food insecurity risk, as well as associated health outcomes.
Additional links: Policy Brief
Author(s): Joel Halverson, Cheryl Brown, Melissa Olfert, Melissa Ahern, Christiaan Abildso
Date: 06/2010
Sponsoring organization: West Virginia Rural Health Research Center
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