Trends in the Provision of Surgery by Rural Hospitals

Background of “Trends in the Provision of Surgery by Rural Hospitals” Surgery is an important health service in rural communities. In addition to providing routine surgical services, surgeons also serve as backup for other medical specialities such as obstetrics and are essential for the treatment of many emergency and trauma patients. Surgery provision also affects… Read more »

The Occupational Mix Adjustment to the Medicare Hospital Wage Index

The Occupational Mix Adjustment to the Medicare Hospital Wage Index: Why the rural impact is less than expected. The Journal of Rural Health : Official Journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association 24 (2): 148-54. A94

Designated Medical Directors for Emergency Medical Services

Designated medical directors for emergency medical services: Recruitment and roles. The Journal of Rural Health : Official Journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association 25 (4): 392. A98

Geographic Variation in Plan Uptake in the Federally Facilitated Marketplace

On September 18, 2014, the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released data showing that nearly five and a half million individuals had selected an insurance plan in the 36 states where the Federally Facilitated Marketplace was operating.  The NC Rural Health Research Program’s Findings Brief: Geographic… Read more »