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11. Conducting Rural Health Research, Needs Assessments, and Program Evaluations Overview
Reviewed: Jul 16, 2024

An overview of rural health research, needs assessments, and program evaluations, with tools and resources to support these activities. Discusses the roles each of these activities play in helping rural communities and their partners understand rural health needs and identify effective interventions.

...health of rural communities through health promotion and disease prevention efforts through partnerships in diverse community settings. Rural public health research also examines variables that impact population health, personal health, and health behavior in rural...

12. Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) Overview
Reviewed: Sep 3, 2021

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.

...behavioral health practices. The study notes CAHs may choose to collaborate with or operate other facilities rather than owning them, most often citing financial or workforce...

13. Rural Healthcare Workforce Overview
Reviewed: Feb 24, 2023

Examines policy, economics, planning challenges, health professional shortage areas, and other issues related to the rural healthcare workforce. These include supply and demand, distribution and characteristics of the workforce, licensure, certification, and scope of practice issues, and policies that can be used to improve the rural healthcare workforce.

...behavioral health professions: Per Capita Rates of Behavioral Health Professionals Occupation Providers per 100K, Metropolitan Providers per 100K, Nonmetropolitan Psychiatrists (2019) 13.0 3.5 Psychologists (2021) 39.5 15.8 Social Workers (2021) 96.4 57.7 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners...

14. Healthcare Facilities Recruiting Providers: How to Become an NHSC Site
Reviewed: Jul 16, 2024

Information for healthcare facilities that are looking to become a NHSC site.

...Health Centers State and Local Health Departments Community Outpatient Facilities Private Practices School-Based Clinics Mobile Units Free Clinics Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities (including Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration certified Opioid Treatment...

15. Scholarships, Loans, and Loan Repayment for Rural Health Professions Overview
Reviewed: Jul 16, 2024

An overview of the various types of financial aid programs available to support healthcare professionals and students. Offers guidance in finding financial aid and loan repayment programs and examines the effectiveness of these programs on recruitment and retention in rural areas.

...Health Service Facility or approved Indian Health Program. Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) – Bureau of Health Workforce program that provides loan repayment assistance for substance use disorder (SUD) professionals...

16. Health and Healthcare in Frontier Areas Overview
Reviewed: Nov 2, 2022

Provides information and resources related to frontier areas and frontier healthcare issues and challenges. Features frequently asked questions about issues pertaining to providing healthcare in frontier areas.

...Health Information Technology in Rural Healthcare . What are some examples of workforce models that have been used to address healthcare issues in frontier areas? Community Health Aides (CHAs) The Community Health Aide Program (CHAP...

17. Data Sources & Tools Relevant to Rural Health
Reviewed: Dec 16, 2022

A collection of major national rural-relevant statistical sources. Includes data sources focused on healthcare services, health status, demographics, and social determinants of health. For each source, identifies the topics covered, ease of use, geographic level of data, and update frequency.

...Health Resources Files (AHRF) Health Resources and Services Administration Data from many sources on the following topics: Healthcare facilities Healthcare utilization Healthcare workforce Health professions training Demographics Social determinants of health Rural classifications Available...

18. Rural Health Disparities Overview
Reviewed: Nov 28, 2022

Provides information on health disparities and the causes of these disparities in rural areas. Discusses rural versus urban mortality and life expectancy, and resources and programs to address rural health disparities. Provides information on regions throughout the U.S. that experience higher level of rural health disparities.

...health disparities? The origins of health disparities in rural America are numerous and vary by region. Some frequently cited factors underlying rural health disparities include access to healthcare and public health services, socioeconomic status, health...

19. Cancer Prevention and Treatment in Rural Areas Overview
Reviewed: Jul 18, 2022

Provides resources and information on cancer risks, prevention and screening, access to cancer treatment, and cancer survivorship in rural areas.

...Cancer Prevention and Treatment in Rural Areas Overview - Rural Health Information Hub --- Provides resources and...

20. Rural Schools and Health Overview
Reviewed: Jun 15, 2023

Resources, information, and frequently asked questions examining the role that rural schools play in the health of students and the community. Discusses school-based healthcare services, nutrition, physical activity, mental health, health education, and more.

...Rural Schools and Health Overview - Rural Health Information Hub --- Resources, information, and frequently asked questions...