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81. Opioid Prescribing Rates in Nonmetropolitan and Metropolitan Counties Among Primary Care Providers Using an Electronic Health Record System — United States, 2014–2017 - Resources
Date: Jan 2019

Examines opioid prescribing rates among primary care providers for six urban-rural classification categories of counties, before and after the March 2016 release of CDC's Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain.

...Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain. --- Opioid Prescribing Rates in Nonmetropolitan and Metropolitan Counties...

82. State Operations Manual Appendix Z - Emergency Preparedness for All Provider and Certified Supplier Types Interpretive Guidance - Resources
Reviewed: Jul 2025

Interpretive guidelines clarifying several provisions of the emergency preparedness final rule for Medicare- and Medicaid-participating providers, which affects Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and other rural facilities.

...guidelines clarifying several provisions of the emergency preparedness final rule for Medicare- and Medicaid-participating...

83. 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...

84. The Role of Health Literacy and Communication Habits on Previous Colorectal Cancer Screening among Low-Income and Uninsured Patients - Resources
Date: Feb 2015

Presents an analysis of a survey of low-income uninsured patients in rural and urban areas who received financial help for a colonoscopy in a primary care clinic to identify any significant relationships between limited health literacy, communication skills, and adherence to colorectal cancer screening guidelines.

...guidelines. --- The Role of Health Literacy and Communication Habits on Previous Colorectal Cancer Screening among...

85. Evolving Trends in Maternal Fetal Medicine Referrals in a Rural State Using Telemedicine - Resources
Date: Dec 2012

Presents the results of a study using Arkansas Medicaid claims and birth certificate data from 2001-2006 to make an assessment of maternal fetal medicine (MFM) referrals and consultations from face-to-face interaction to telemedicine over time in a rural population. Discusses the formation of ANGELS (Antenatal and Neonatal Guidelines, Education and Learning Systems) to improve obstetrical care in rural Arkansas and to improve appropriate referrals to MFM specialists.

...Guidelines, Education and Learning Systems) to improve obstetrical care in rural Arkansas and to improve...

86. Increasing Cervical Cancer Screening in the United States - Mexico Border Region - Resources
Date: 2014

Discusses the effects of an intervention delivered by community health workers (CHWs), or Promotores de Salud, on cervical cancer screening rates for Hispanic women in the rural border area of New Mexico who were out of compliance with the recommended screening guidelines.

...guidelines. --- Increasing Cervical Cancer Screening in the United States - Mexico Border Region Discusses the effects...

87. Toolkit for Operating a Rural Transportation Voucher Program - Resources
Date: Aug 2017

Discusses elements needed for a rural transportation voucher program. Identifies key players and examines ways to develop partnerships, acquire funding, develop policies, and publicize programs. Includes appendices with statistics on sample programs in 10 states, policy guidelines, a sample workbook, and transportation resources.

...guidelines, a sample workbook, and transportation resources. --- Toolkit for Operating a Rural Transportation Voucher Program...

88. 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...

89. State Operations Manual Appendix G - Guidance for Surveyors: Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) - Resources
Reviewed: Oct 2025

Provides details and interpretive guidelines clarifying the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) survey and certification processes.

...guidelines clarifying the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) survey and certification processes. --- State Operations Manual Appendix...

90. State Operations Manual Appendix M - Guidance for Surveyors: Hospice - Resources
Reviewed: Oct 2025

Details the hospice survey process and presents interpretive guidelines clarifying statutory and regulatory requirements.

...guidelines clarifying statutory and regulatory requirements. --- State Operations Manual Appendix M - Guidance for Surveyors: Hospice...