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Medicare Has Updated its Fee-For-Service Telehealth TrendsThe U.S. Department of Health & Human Services examines telehealth visits by Medicare beneficiaries from 2019 through 2021, including urban and rural residences, Health Professional Shortage Areas, visit…
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There is a Forecasted Opportunity for SAMHSA Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Centers
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) expects a $7.5 million investment in regional centers of excellence for training and technical assistance specific to rural communities.…
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Partnership for Quality Management (PQM) Seeks Rural Health Experts for Committees
As previously mentioned in this newsletter, new committees are being formed by Battelle, as contracted by CMS, to make recommendations on healthcare quality measurement. Rural health experts are sought for…
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The University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center Highlights Eight Postpartum Support Programs in Rural Communities Across the United States
This case study series from the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center highlights local programs in Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, South Carolina, and Washington.
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Here You Can Read About the Differences in Residential Stability by Rural/Urban Location and Socio-Demographic Characteristics
Among key findings from the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center: rural residents are more likely than urban residents to have lived in their homes for more than 20 […]
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The MedPAC 2023 Data Book Has Been Released
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recently published its annual data book with information on Medicare spending – including Medicare Advantage (Part C) – prescription drugs, alternative payment…
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New Report Highlights the Need for More Investments for Pennsylvania Children Birth to Age-5
A coordinated early care and education system ensures infants, toddlers, and preschoolers succeed in school and allows parents to work while knowing their children are safe and learning in high-quality […]
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How Dental Health Affects Overall Health at Every Age
The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health released a new infographic and video summarizing the connection between dental health and overall health. The resources cover the specific…
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Oral Health Equity Research Award Funding Opportunity Announced
The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the Delta Dental Institute are now accepting applications for the second annual Oral Health Equity Research Award. This award…
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Giving Birth in Cars: The Reality of Rural America’s Maternal Health CrisisImplications of the lack of quality maternal healthcare in the United States are well documented. Pre-term birth rates are rising, maternal mental health is suffering, and maternal mortality remains…
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