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Illinois Small and Rural Hospitals: Backbones of Their Communities
Provides an overview of small and rural hospitals in the state of Illinois, including snapshot statistics, Medicare use, and outpatient care. Also discusses needs and strategies for improving and maintaining these facilities in the future. (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - September 26, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

West Virginia Health Sciences and Rural Health Report Card 2015
A review of medical school enrollment, licensing rates, student debt ratios, residency training, and retention rates in the state of West Virginia. Particular focus on rural primary care retention. Also includes information on other health sciences degrees and incentives in rural areas. (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - September 26, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Characteristics of Hospital Stays Involving Malnutrition, 2013
Reports national estimates of malnutrition during non-maternal and non-neonatal hospital inpatient stays in 2013, with information for six different categories of malnutrition. Includes data by location of patient residence for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. -- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - September 23, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Findings from the Field: Medicaid Delivery Systems and Access to Care in Four States in Year Three of the ACA
Explores experiences of four states that participated in Medicaid expansion as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA): Colorado, Connecticut, Kentucky, and Washington. Looks at what each state is doing to transition from outreach and enrollment activities to improving delivery systems and access to care. Contains rural-specific content, and information on how the states are dealing with the increased population now covered by Medicaid. -- Kaiser Family Foundation (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - September 23, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant--Marshall Islands: FY 2016 Application/FY 2014 Annual Report
A description of the status and activities of the Marshall Islands' maternal and child health programs. Includes data on financial, program, and performance measures. -- Maternal and Child Health Bureau (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - September 23, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant--Northern Mariana Islands: FY 2016 Application/FY 2014 Annual Report
A description of the status and activities of the Northern Mariana Islands' maternal and child health programs. Includes data on financial, program, and performance measures. -- Maternal and Child Health Bureau (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - September 23, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant--Palau: FY 2016 Application/FY 2014 Annual Report
A description of the status and activities of Palau's maternal and child health programs. Includes data on financial, program, and performance measures. -- Maternal and Child Health Bureau (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - September 23, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant--Virgin Islands: FY 2016 Application/FY 2014 Annual Report
A description of the status and activities of the Virgin Islands' maternal and child health programs. Includes data on financial, program, and performance measures. -- Maternal and Child Health Bureau (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - September 23, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Long-Term Care Providers and Services Users in the United States--State Estimates Supplement: National Study of Long-Term Care Providers, 2013-2014
Companion report toLong-Term Care Providers and Services Users in the United States: Data From the National Study of Long-Term Care Providers, 2013-2014. Provides state-level estimates of topics covered in Appendix B of that report, including providers by geographical area and organizational characteristics, staff types, service types, and user characteristics. -- National Center for Health Statistics (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - September 23, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Long-Term Care Providers and Services Users in the United States —State Estimates Supplement: National Study of Long-Term Care Providers, 2013-2014
Companion report to "Long-Term Care Providers and Services Users in the United States: Data From the National Study of Long-Term Care Providers, 2013-2014." Provides state-level estimates of topics covered in Appendix B of that report, including providers by geographical area and organizational characteristics, staff types, service types, and user characteristics. -- National Center for Health Statistics (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - September 23, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Polypharmacy and Health-Related Quality of Life Among US Adults With Arthritis, Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, 2010-2012
Results of a study of 6,132 adults with arthritis, to determine the relationship between treatment with prescription drugs from 6 or more drug classes and health-related quality of life. Features demographic statistics with breakdown between urban and rural areas of residence. (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - September 22, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

American Samoa Statistical Yearbook 2014
Provides information on historical and current economic and social characteristics for American Samoa. -- American Samoa Government (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - September 19, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Indian Health Care 101
Overview of the essential elements that make up the Indian healthcare delivery system. Addresses topics such as intergovernmental relations, Indian Health Service (IHS), areas of need, and funding. -- National Indian Health Board (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - September 19, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

The Indian Health Delivery System
Historical overview of the Indian healthcare framework. Explains the origins of the Indian Health Service (IHS), how services are funded, and details the major legal and legislative events that shaped the current relationship between the tribal, state, and federal governments. -- National Indian Health Board (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - September 19, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Network Board Development Guide
Designed to assist rural health networks in their efforts to establish, maintain, and improve the effectiveness of their board of directors. Offers suggestions in the areas of improving governance, member recruitment, meeting management, ethics, and legal requirements. -- National Rural Health Resource Center (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - September 16, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news