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51. Scoring Shortage Designations - Resources
Reviewed: Feb 2026

Provides an overview of the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designation scoring criteria, as well as Maternity Care Target Areas (MCTAs). Covers additional criteria and guidelines specific to each of the three types of designations: primary care, dental and mental health. Also covers scoring criteria for the Medically Underserved Area and Medically Underserved Population (MUA/P) designation.

...guidelines specific to each of the three types of designations: primary care, dental and mental...

52. Environmental Factors Associated with Physical Activity in Rural U.S. Counties - Resources
Date: Jul 2021

Examines rural-urban differences in environmental factors that impact whether or not adults meet physical activity guidelines based on several federal data sources for 3,140 counties. Discusses variations in natural, social, recreational, and transportation environments by level of rurality.

...guidelines based on several federal data sources for 3,140 counties. Discusses variations in natural...

53. Hill-Burton Free and Reduced Cost Health Care - Resources
Reviewed: May 2026

Provides information on free or below cost healthcare available to people who meet poverty guidelines from certain healthcare facilities that received federal funds for construction or renovation under the Hill-Burton program.

...guidelines from certain healthcare facilities that received federal funds for construction or renovation under the Hill...

54. Assessing Homeowner Perspectives and Barriers to Maintenance of On-Lot Septic Systems in Rural Pennsylvania - Resources
Date: Jun 2026

Results of a study surveying septic system users in Pennsylvania in 2024 and 2025 to assess whether residents follow current maintenance guidelines, to examine barriers and needs for proper maintenance, and to evaluate water contaminants in private water sources. Features statistics including age of systems, pumping frequency, and contaminant detection frequencies of water samples, including drinking water.

...guidelines, to examine barriers and needs for proper maintenance, and to evaluate water contaminants in private...

55. Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients - Resources
Date: Apr 2023

Offers cybersecurity guidelines for healthcare organizations to help reduce cybersecurity risks. Outlines the top five cybersecurity threats, and discusses best practices to combat these threats. Technical Volume 1 discusses cybersecurity practices for small healthcare organizations.

...guidelines for healthcare organizations to help reduce cybersecurity risks. Outlines the top five cybersecurity threats...

56. Implementation of Antibiotic Stewardship Core Elements at Small and Critical Access Hospitals - Resources
Date: Jul 2017

Presents strategies for implementing antibiotic stewardship programs in Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). Includes examples of improved antibiotic-use strategies and guidelines for the prescribing physician, nurses, and pharmacists.

...guidelines for the prescribing physician, nurses, and pharmacists. --- Implementation of Antibiotic Stewardship Core Elements at Small...

57. 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...

58. How Rural Hospitals Are Strengthening Heart and Stroke Care - News
Date: Jun 2, 2026

Describes the American Heart Association's Rural Health Care Outcomes Accelerator, a program designed to assist rural hospitals with implementing evidence-based heart disease and stroke care. The 3-year free program includes access to resources, peer-learning and collaboration, and the AHA's Get With The Guidelines program. Highlights improved outcomes at hospitals across the country as part of participation in the program. Enrollment is open through June 2028. Source: National Rural Health Association.

...Guidelines program. Highlights improved outcomes at hospitals across the country as part of participation in the program...

59. Rural Emergency Hospital Requirements: CMS Emergency Preparedness Final Rule - Resources
Date: Mar 2023

Provides a reference source for Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) 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 REH Conditions of Participation regarding emergency preparedness, as well as CMS interpretive guidelines for 17 other provider types. Covers the development of an emergency plan, related policies and procedures, communications, training, and more.

...guidelines for 17 other provider types. Covers the development of an emergency plan, related policies...

60. "Doing Something Exceptional": Rural Communities and Colorectal Cancer Screening - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: Jul 12, 2017

Colorectal cancer stands out as a cancer with increased incidence and mortality rates in rural areas – rates that are likely influenced by lack of screening. Using different approaches, two rural healthcare organizations in Idaho and Kentucky show how they are saving lives by improving colorectal cancer screening rates in their communities. - The Rural Monitor

...guidelines." Dr. Van Breeding, Director of Clinical Services at Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation in rural...