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621. Comparison of In-Person vs. Telebehavioral Health Outcomes from Rural Populations Across America - Resources
Date: Dec 2022

Examines the efficacy of 2 federal behavioral health grant programs in reducing depression and anxiety in patients, comparing telehealth and in-person modalities in rural areas. Analyzes data from 1,514 patients participating in grant programs between 2017 and 2021 and their associated behavioral health modality. Includes demographic breakdowns by age, sex, and insurance status, among other measures.

...telehealth and in-person modalities in rural areas. Analyzes data from 1,514 patients participating...

622. MedPAC Comment on CMS's Proposed Rule on the Payment Systems for Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers for 2023 - Resources
Date: Sep 2022

Comments on a July 26, 2022, Federal Register proposed rule revising the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Medicare Ambulatory Surgical Center (ACS) payment system for calendar year 2023. Includes considerations for payment for 340B drugs, additional facility payments for Rural Emergency Hospitals, telehealth rehabilitation services beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency, and more.

...telehealth rehabilitation services beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency, and more. --- MedPAC Comment on CMS's Proposed...

623. National Rural Health Day and a Behavioral Health Community Star, with Tammy Norville and Jason Lillich – Exploring Rural Health Podcast - Podcast Episode
Date: Nov 7, 2023

The November 2023 episode of RHIhub's podcast includes two interviews leading up to National Health Day on November 16th. Features interviews with Tammy Norville, National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) CEO, and Jason Lillich, Executive Director of Three Rivers Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Center, a 2023 National Rural Health Day Community Star.

...telehealth services, so we can connect by audio-visual telehealth. And then we also have...

624. Lessons for Future Pandemics: Temporal Evolution and Rural-Urban Variations in the Impacts of the COVID-19 on Opioid Use Treatment - Resources
Date: Sep 2024

Presents a study highlighting the lessons learned from opioid use treatment programs operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Explores the impact of the pandemic on treatment services. Discusses the use of telehealth for both counseling and medication prescribing, as well as the challenges faced by patients trying to obtain treatment during the pandemic.

...telehealth for both counseling and medication prescribing, as well as the challenges faced by patients...

625. Connecting the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: A 5-Year Strategy Toward Internet for All - Resources
Date: Aug 2023

Identifies needs regarding broadband access in Pennsylvania, affordability, and adoption. Outlines goals, practical strategies, and substantive actions to support rural and underserved communities, including adoption of telehealth.

...including adoption of telehealth. 08/2023 Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development Access · Broadband · Telehealth · Pennsylvania...

626. MedPAC Comment on CMS's Proposed Rule on the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2023 - Resources
Date: Sep 2022

Comment on a July 29, 2022, Federal Register proposed rule revising the physician fee schedule to improve payment systems for physicians and other Medicare Part B revisions. Includes a discussion of the coverage of certain telehealth services after the COVID-19 public health emergency, as well as rebasing and revising the Medicare Economic Index (MEI).

...telehealth services after the COVID-19 public health emergency, as well as rebasing and revising...

627. How Might Internet Connectivity Affect Health Care Access? - Resources
Date: Dec 2020

Describes how a lack of internet access may negatively impact access to healthcare. Features data and statistics on internet access, with information broken down by race/ethnicity, age, poverty level, insurance status and type, and metropolitan/nonmetropolitan location. Discusses COVID-19 and how social distancing measures have led to increased implementation of telehealth, resulting in additional challenges accessing healthcare among people with little to no internet connectivity.

...telehealth, resulting in additional challenges accessing healthcare among people with little to no internet connectivity...

628. Mental Health Care in the United States: The Case for Federal Action - Resources
Date: Mar 2022

Bipartisan report summarizing findings from three Senate Finance Committee hearings and a request for information regarding challenges in the mental healthcare system. Describes the prevalence of behavioral health conditions in the United States, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and spending on behavioral health. Outlines key challenges across five cross-cutting areas: the behavioral health workforce; children, adolescents, and young adults; access to care, integration, and care coordination; mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) parity; and telehealth. Includes information on challenges facing rural and underserved communities.

...telehealth. Includes information on challenges facing rural and underserved communities. --- Mental Health Care in the United...

629. Full Committee Oversight Hearing: "Rural Access: Is VA Meeting All Veterans Where They Live?" - Resources
Date: Jan 2024

The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs full committee oversight hearing discusses rural veteran's access to healthcare through the VA. Features a discussion of the VA's role as both a healthcare provider and a payer via its Community Care Program. Highlights technological challenges related to telehealth, such as lack of broadband connections and technological literacy of older veterans. Presents testimony from the VA, the Government Accountability Office, the Navajo Nation, and veteran advocacy groups, among others.

...telehealth, such as lack of broadband connections and technological literacy of older veterans. Presents testimony...

630. Emergency Preparedness and Response for Infectious Disease Outbreaks - RHIhub Toolkit - Toolkits
Added: Nov 14, 2022

Learn about historical infectious disease outbreaks and how rural communities can prepare for, respond to, and recover from future infectious disease outbreaks.

...Telehealth – During the COVID-19 pandemic, expanded access and increased use of telehealth services helped...