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1. 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.

...guidelines. A 2019 MMWR article, Trends in Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines Among Urban and Rural...

2. 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.

...guidelines and IRB approval processes. Researchers and evaluators must speak directly to tribal leadership to secure...

3. Oral Health in Rural Communities Overview
Reviewed: Jul 18, 2022

Information, resources, models, and frequently asked questions related to oral health and oral healthcare access in rural areas.

...guidelines for medically-necessary procedures on patients who are, or are suspected to be, infected...

4. Rural Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma Overview
Reviewed: Jun 5, 2024

Provides an overview of EMS and trauma services in rural areas. Answers frequently asked questions about funding, equipment, training, recruitment, continuing education, trauma systems, trauma care, and other topics relating to rural EMS.

...Guidelines , a framework and evidence-based guidelines to mitigate fatigue-related accidents and safety concerns...

5. Telehealth and Health Information Technology in Rural Healthcare Overview
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) biannual...

6. Social Determinants of Health for Rural People Overview
Reviewed: Aug 27, 2024

Information, resources, and frequently asked questions regarding health inequities that rural residents experience, related to a variety of factors that make up the social determinants of health.

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

7. Rural Obesity and Weight Control Overview
Reviewed: Aug 29, 2022

Provides answers to frequently asked questions and resources on rural obesity and weight control. Compares obesity in rural and urban areas, discusses how obesity impacts health and factors contributing to obesity is rural areas. Covers health promotion efforts for local health departments, schools, communities, and rural specific models.

...Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity provides guidelines for developing, implementing, and evaluating...

8. 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.

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

9. Applying for Grants to Support Rural Health Projects Overview
Reviewed: Jan 29, 2024

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, be sure to do your homework — carefully review: Funder websites Funder...

10. Rural Healthcare Payment and Reimbursement Overview
Reviewed: Oct 20, 2022

Resources and information on how rural healthcare providers are reimbursed by different payers and payment systems and the impact of payment policies on rural healthcare.

...guidelines. As of July 2021, 41 states have contracted with managed care programs to provide...