March 1, 2017
Nearly 1 in 5 American adults have a diagnosable mental or behavioral disorder. By supporting 16 nonprofit agencies, the Vermont Care Network facilitates the provision of services for this population. Nearly 50,000 Vermont residents have access to behavioral health and developmental disability services through their efforts.
November 30, 2016
First conceptualized in the 1970s, but not widely adopted in rural communities, freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs) have been getting another look as a sustainable rural option. This article discusses hospital-based versus independent FSEDs, the model's financial viability, and highlights two FSEDs meeting their communities' healthcare needs in Arizona and Illinois.
September 7, 2016
Kevin McGinnis, Program Manager with the National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO), discusses rural EMS's options as services switch from a traditional form to the hub and spokes model.
September 7, 2016
Diane Calmus, Government Affairs and Policy Manager at the National Rural Health Association, explores the need for a new hospital model to help rural communities gain and maintain access to emergency medical services.
September 7, 2016
Gary Wingrove, President of the Paramedic Foundation, discusses the vital role emergency medical services play in rural communities, and the role community paramedics can fill in a changing healthcare system.
March 2, 2016
As the healthcare industry shifts from volume-to-value, Accountable Care Organizations are gaining in popularity for rural providers. But, there are risks and difficulties that come along with shared savings programs. We asked five rural ACO leaders to share their insights from building their ACOs.
October 14, 2015
A September 2015 meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services discussed the need for rural healthcare providers to be involved in health system changes related to payment and service delivery.
August 5, 2015
Finger Lakes Community Health, a rural Federally Qualified Health Center, created an open access telehealth network to improve efficiency and protect their staff, after two separate traffic accidents involving FLCH providers.
April 28, 2015
The Director of the Veterans Health Administration's Office of Rural Health (ORH) discusses the Veterans Choice Program and other VA activities underway to connect rural veterans to the healthcare services they need.
February 26, 2015
The Healthy Clinic Assessment program identifies gaps in clinic operations in order to make improvements and potentially earn Patient Centered Medical Home status.
