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Accountable care organizations in rural America
Key Findings Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) operate in non-metropolitan counties in every U.S. Census Region. 79 Medicare ACOs...
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Cycling surges, so do concussions, collisions
For bicyclists, the rewards – from improved physical fitness and stress release to the minimal commuting costs – are...
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The Frontier Extended Stay Clinic Model: A potential health care delivery alternative for small rural communities
Key Findings The Frontier Extended Stay Clinic (FESC) demonstration project provided expanded emergency services and extended clinic stays to remote...
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The Affordable Care Act: A hidden jobs killer?
Opponents of the ACA have labeled the health care bill a jobs killer. It seems implausible that the bill...
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Declining childhood obesity rates – Where are we seeing signs of progress?
In recent years, the national childhood obesity rate has leveled off. However, reports from across the country confirm that...
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Rural health policy: The Frontier Extended Stay Clinic Model
The Frontier Extended Stay Clinic (FESC) model may be a viable means of maintaining essential services in remote rural...
