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Using Z Codes to Reduce Disparities in Health Outcomes in Rural Indiana
Hospitals and health systems are working to address the societal factors that influence health, including the social needs of their patients, social drivers of health in their communities and the root causes that lead to health disparities.
Infographic: The Realities of Behavioral Health in Rural Communities
Download this infographic to learn more about how hospitals and health systems support behavioral health in rural communities.
Analysis: Hospitals and Health Systems Are Critical to Preserving Access to Care for Rural Communities
Hospitals and health systems play critical roles in preserving access to care for patients in rural America.
AHA Data Visualizations
A collection of infographics from AHA Hospital Statistics on Fast Facts on U.S. Hospitals, Fast Facts on U.S. Health Systems, Fast Facts on U.S. Rural Hospitals, and Obstetrics: U.S. Rural Hospitals.
Rural Hospital Closures Threaten Access: Solutions to Preserve Care in Local Communities
The American Hospital Association today released a new report highlighting the variety of causes that resulted in 136 rural hospital closures from 2010 to 2021, and a record 19 closures in 2020 alone.
Obstetrics: U.S. Rural Hospitals Infographic
The Obstetrics/U.S. Rural Hospitals infographic provides statistics on rural community hospitals in the U.S. and how many hospital births occur in them; the number of rural hospitals with obstetrics units and how many OB units have closed; and on maternity care deserts in the U.S. where access to maternity care is limited.
Data-Driven Initiative Drives Down Disparities in Rural Health Care
Identifying the underlying factors that contribute to disparities in outcomes in vulnerable rural populations and developing strategies to address these issues remain constant challenges, but progress is being made. OSF Healthcare’s Health Equities Action Lab (HEAL) is employing a data-driven strategy to address breast cancer disparity outcomes among its Illinois patients, 65% of whom live in rural areas.
The Growing Impact of Medicare Advantage on Rural Hospitals Across America
Rural hospitals play a vital role in the health and economic stability of their communities, serving as lifelines for care and major local employers.
Ohio Rural Hospitals Form Clinically Integrated Network
Twenty-six rural hospitals across Ohio and West Virginia have launched the Ohio High-Value Network (OHVN), a clinically integrated network serving more than 2.5 million patients managed by Cibolo Health.
Register Now for the AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference
More than 1,000 rural health leaders will gather in San Antonio Feb. 23-26 for the AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference to share actionable strategies and resources on workforce shortages, financial instability, age-friendly care delivery, innovation, developing strong governance practices and other issues.