Rural Health
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The Crisis in Rural General Surgery
Describes issues rural general surgeons face and why maintaining their supply is important in meeting the needs of the aging rural population.
Date: 04/2009
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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Describes issues rural general surgeons face and why maintaining their supply is important in meeting the needs of the aging rural population.
Date: 04/2009
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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The Crisis in Rural Primary Care
Describes issues facing primary healthcare in rural America including: a declining number of students choosing this career path, low compensation rates, rising malpractice premiums, professional isolation, limited time off, and the scarcity of jobs for spouses.
Date: 04/2009
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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Describes issues facing primary healthcare in rural America including: a declining number of students choosing this career path, low compensation rates, rising malpractice premiums, professional isolation, limited time off, and the scarcity of jobs for spouses.
Date: 04/2009
Sponsoring organization: WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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The 2009 Report to the Secretary: Rural Health and Human Services Issues
Report to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on issues related to rural America. Examines three key topics: workforce and community development, creating viable patient-centered medical homes, and serving at-risk children.
Date: 04/2009
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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Report to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on issues related to rural America. Examines three key topics: workforce and community development, creating viable patient-centered medical homes, and serving at-risk children.
Date: 04/2009
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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Rationale and Design: Telepsychology Service Delivery for Depressed Elderly Veterans
Describes a study and medical trial to provide telepsychology services for depressed, elderly veterans living in rural America.
Author(s): Leonard E. Egede, Christopher B. Frueh, Lisa K. Richardson, et al.
Citation: Trials, 10, 22
Date: 04/2009
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Describes a study and medical trial to provide telepsychology services for depressed, elderly veterans living in rural America.
Author(s): Leonard E. Egede, Christopher B. Frueh, Lisa K. Richardson, et al.
Citation: Trials, 10, 22
Date: 04/2009
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Demographic, Education, and Practice Characteristics of Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners in Washington State: Results of a 2008 Survey
Describes the background and practice characteristics of advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs) who live and practice in rural and urban Washington state in 2009.
Additional links: Policy Brief
Author(s): Susan M. Skillman, C. Holly A. Andrilla, Louise Kaplan, Marie-Annette Brown
Date: 04/2009
Sponsoring organization: UW Center for Health Workforce Studies
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Describes the background and practice characteristics of advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs) who live and practice in rural and urban Washington state in 2009.
Additional links: Policy Brief
Author(s): Susan M. Skillman, C. Holly A. Andrilla, Louise Kaplan, Marie-Annette Brown
Date: 04/2009
Sponsoring organization: UW Center for Health Workforce Studies
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Specialty and Geographic Distribution of the Physician Workforce: What Influences Medical Student & Resident Choices?
Identifies factors that influence medical student and resident choices regarding medical specialties and location of practice. Specifically examining student and resident choices surrounding primary care specialties and serving rural populations. Discusses student debt and the impact of loan repayment and scholarship programs on practice setting choice.
Date: 03/2009
Sponsoring organization: Robert Graham Center
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Identifies factors that influence medical student and resident choices regarding medical specialties and location of practice. Specifically examining student and resident choices surrounding primary care specialties and serving rural populations. Discusses student debt and the impact of loan repayment and scholarship programs on practice setting choice.
Date: 03/2009
Sponsoring organization: Robert Graham Center
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The Key Role of Sole Community Pharmacists in Their Local Healthcare Delivery Systems
Presents findings from a 2008 survey of 401 community pharmacists that are the only retail provider in their community to document their extended relationships with other healthcare providers, as well as the healthcare services they offer.
Author(s): Andrea Radford, Indira Richardson, Michelle Mason, Stephen Rutledge
Date: 03/2009
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
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Presents findings from a 2008 survey of 401 community pharmacists that are the only retail provider in their community to document their extended relationships with other healthcare providers, as well as the healthcare services they offer.
Author(s): Andrea Radford, Indira Richardson, Michelle Mason, Stephen Rutledge
Date: 03/2009
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
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Rural Health Care: Innovations in Policy and Practice
Discusses strategies being used to improve healthcare access in rural areas. Includes a section discussing philanthropic activities related to rural health.
Date: 03/2009
Sponsoring organization: Grantmakers in Health
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Discusses strategies being used to improve healthcare access in rural areas. Includes a section discussing philanthropic activities related to rural health.
Date: 03/2009
Sponsoring organization: Grantmakers in Health
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Closing the Health Gap of Rural Veterans: Discussion of Funding and Resource Coordination
Transcript of a March 19, 2009 hearing. Focused on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' rural health funding, spending, and resource coordination. Explores how resources are used to narrow the health disparity of veterans living in rural areas.
Date: 03/2009
Sponsoring organization: House Veterans' Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Health
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Transcript of a March 19, 2009 hearing. Focused on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' rural health funding, spending, and resource coordination. Explores how resources are used to narrow the health disparity of veterans living in rural areas.
Date: 03/2009
Sponsoring organization: House Veterans' Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Health
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MedPAC Report to the Congress: Medicare Payment Policy, 2009
Offers an annual review of Medicare payment policies, with recommendations to Congress. Discusses rural aspects of Medicare payment policies throughout the report.
Date: 03/2009
Sponsoring organization: Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
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Offers an annual review of Medicare payment policies, with recommendations to Congress. Discusses rural aspects of Medicare payment policies throughout the report.
Date: 03/2009
Sponsoring organization: Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
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