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How to Advocate for SDoH Screening in HealthcareTo truly improve patient and community health, we must address non-medical needs that arise due to social determinants of health (SDoH), such as inequitable access to housing, transportation, and food that make…
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DHHS Releases Two Studies on Rural/Urban Health Care DisparitiesThe first study, conducted by the RAND Corporation, highlights a range of indicators where rural residents fall below national measures. The study looks at consumer assessment data for both Medicaid […]
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Healthcare’s Most Dangerous Workplaces
From Becker’s Hospital Review In 2023, private industry employers reported 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses, down 8.4% from 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Nov. 8.…
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New Webinar Available! Access to Maternity Care in Rural U.S. Communities
Leadership of the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center Maternity Care Team provided a timely update on critical issues impacting maternal health in rural U.S. communities. The…
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Share Your Rural Health Story
Let your rural story be heard! Sharing your personal stories is a vital part of advocacy. At NRHA, we want to lift-up rural voices and capture your experiences in our […]
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Report Explores Teledentistry Utilization by Oral Health Professionals
A new article published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry explores the types of teledentistry delivery options and how to increase access to care for patients. “Teledentistry Utilization by […]
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Manuscript Addresses Continuing Education & Management of Acute Dental Pain
A recent manuscript was published in BioMed Central Oral Health focusing on the relationship between continuing education and dental pain. The study in the manuscript, “Evaluation of a continuing education…
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Military Hospitals Receive "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety GradeThe Defense Health Agency announced today that 15 military hospitals received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2024, demonstrating DHA’s continued commitment to safe, high-quality care, and…
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Fifteen Military Hospitals Receive Leapfrog's Highest Safety Grade
The Defense Health Agency announced 15 military hospitals got an “A” rating in Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade Fall 2024 assessment. This grade reflects the DHA’s ongoing dedication to transparency and to…
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VA Proposes to Eliminate Copays for Telehealth & Expand Access to Telehealth for Rural VeteransThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced that it is proposing to eliminate copayments for all VA telehealth services and establish a grant program to fund designated VA telehealth […]
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