Family physicians comprise only 15 percent of the U.S. outpatient physician workforce nationwide, but they provide 42 percent of the care in rural areas.

8 нояб. 2024 г. · This guide provides an overview of healthcare access in rural America, including the importance and benefits of healthcare access as well as the barriers that ...

Rural health or rural medicine is the interdisciplinary study of health and health care delivery in rural environments.

Learn about the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, our health care challenges, how to find funding, opioid and other community programs, and more.

16 мая 2024 г. · Rural residents have higher rates of cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, and obesity. They also have higher rates of poverty, less access to healthcare.

The Rural Health Care Program provides funding to eligible health care providers for telecommunications and broadband services necessary for the provision of ...

15 нояб. 2024 г. · Improving access to care for Americans living in rural settings; · Supporting the unique economics of providing health care in rural America; and ...

The Rural Data Explorer and Chart Gallery provide access to a wide range of data on rural health issues. Rural Community Health Toolkit · What is Rural? · Am I Rural? Tool · Topics & States

The Rural Health Care program funds two types of services. You can apply for funding for Voice and Data, Broadband, or both. Connected Care Pilot Program · Healthcare Connect Fund · Search Posted Services

Health care in rural and remote areas is linked to regional economic and demographic factors that influence health-care planning and management.