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101. How Actual Practice of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Aligns with the Recommended National Scope of Practice in Rural Versus Urban Areas of the U.S. - Resources
Date: Feb 2022

Results of a study examining the extent to which EMS professionals perform skills that correspond to their credential levels, and determining whether there are variations in adherence to guidelines between agencies serving rural or urban populations and agencies with unpaid versus paid staffing models. Examines credentials for emergency medical responders, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), advanced EMTs, and paramedics, and uses data from EMS encounters in 2018 from 1,056 EMS agencies nationally. Features statistics on various procedures and predictors of performing a procedure within the scope of practice model, with breakdowns by 4 levels of population density.

...guidelines between agencies serving rural or urban populations and agencies with unpaid versus paid staffing...

102. Inequity, Workload, and External Factors: A Descriptive Study on High-Intensity Statin Prescriptions for Patients with Clinical Cardiovascular Disease and at High Risk for Cardiovascular Disease - Resources
Date: Oct 2025

Examines adherence to guidelines related to statin prescriptions to treat atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Utilizes medical chart data from 20,923 ASCVD patients according to statin prescribing rates and patient demographics, including rural versus urban residence.

...guidelines related to statin prescriptions to treat atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Utilizes medical chart data...

103. Critical Access Hospital Requirements: CMS Emergency Preparedness Final Rule - Resources
Date: Mar 2021

Provides a reference source for Critical Access Hospital (CAH) requirements related to the final rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), "Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers." Includes excerpts from the final rule as well as related CMS interpretive guidelines for CAHs. Addresses the development of an emergency plan, related policies and procedures, communications, training, and more.

...guidelines for CAHs. Addresses the development of an emergency plan, related policies and procedures, communications...

104. Implications of Proposed Changes to Rural Hospital Payment Designations - Resources
Date: Dec 2012

Discusses the short-term policy implications of proposed changes to the designation and payment guidelines for small rural hospitals. Focuses on proposed changes to rural Medicare payments for hospitals and physicians, as well as a proposal to change the CAH distance requirements.

...guidelines for small rural hospitals. Focuses on proposed changes to rural Medicare payments for hospitals...

105. Telehealth and Health Information Technology in Rural Healthcare Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Apr 12, 2024

Provides resources and answers frequently asked questions related to telehealth and health information technology (HIT) in a rural setting. Discusses opportunities for these technologies to improve healthcare delivery, staffing, privacy, cybersecurity, broadband access, and other related topics.

...guidelines regarding reimbursement for telehealth services. The Center for Connected Health Policy's (CCHP) annual...

106. Applying for Grants to Support Rural Health Projects Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Sep 24, 2025

Resources, information, and frequently asked questions about the grant writing process for rural health projects. Offers tips on searching for rural-specific funding, grant proposal preparation, building successful funding relationships, and planning for program sustainability.

...guidelines. Prior to calling a funder, be sure to do your homework — carefully review: Funder...

107. Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Dec 10, 2024

Resources, information and frequently asked questions related to the requirements and benefits of the rural Critical Access Hospital (CAH) program. Covers legislation affecting CAHs, CAH regulations related to Medicare and Medicaid, the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program, and more.

...Guidelines of the CMS State Operations Manual: Appendix W . What is a swing bed? A swing...

108. Naloxone Training and Distribution Programs - RHIhub SUD Toolkit - Toolkits
Reviewed: Dec 12, 2025

Learn about programs preventing opioid overdose using naloxone training and distribution.

...Guidelines for EMS Administration of Naloxone Document Describes evidence-based guidelines and a model protocol...

109. Social Determinants of Health for Rural People Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Mar 6, 2026

Information, resources, and frequently asked questions regarding a variety of social and environmental factors impacting the health experiences of rural residents.

...Guideline that positively impact health include: Prenatal and delivery care Violence and injury prevention Responsive...

110. Telehealth Models for Increasing Access to Behavioral and Mental Health Treatment - RHIhub Toolkit - Toolkits
Reviewed: Jun 8, 2023

Introduction to telehealth models that increase access to behavioral and mental health services in rural communities.

...guidelines and resources for advising programs that are implementing telemental and telebehavioral care. Together, the organizations...