rural health

Felisha Norrington, director of academic assistance at GSU’s College of Nursing and Health Professionals, relays the importance of educating students on SDOH, including the challenges of healthcare access faced by rural residents.  

Patients at the majority of WVU hospitals that are in rural areas get an equal level of care because of EMRAM Stage 7, explains Kim Clarke, VP and assistant CIO at West Virginia United Health System.

From hospital closures to physician shortages, provider scarcity is a big challenge when it comes to expanding Medicare Advantage in rural communities.

Georgia Southern University professor Heidi Altman says the project has focused on health disparities and access to care, especially in rural areas.

The acquisition will allow Clinix to further reach patients in rural India.

Homeward CEO Dr. Jennifer Schneider discusses the startup's new partnership with Rite Aid, how their model works and why value-based care is paramount for rural communities.

Rite Aid pharmacists will be able to send patients to Homeward for wellness visits, screenings and risk assessments.

According to a study published in JAMA Network Open, providing a video-enabled tablet to veterans living in rural areas decreased emergency department visits and suicide behaviors.

At a ViVE session, panelists discuss how to improve access to healthcare in rural communities.

The startup, led by Livongo vets, will include remote monitoring and virtual services supported by cellular networks, and mobile units delivering in-home care.