rural health

Ovatient CEO Michael Dalton recommends that states use Rural Health Transformation Program money to move beyond hospital-centric care models and supplement local health services with virtual-first primary and specialty care.

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said AI avatars could support early mental health intakes and flag subtle cues alongside clinical oversight.

According to Clearwater's Jackie Mattingly, sustainable cybersecurity funding for rural hospitals remains elusive, with many states allocating little to no Rural Health Transformation Program money to security.

Lakewood Health System's Jim Roeder says building regional alliances enables rural hospitals to share expertise, strengthen defenses and keep care available when cyber incidents happen.

All 50 states were awarded funding to launch their proposals to achieve sustainable rural healthcare over a 10-year timeframe. See how much each stated received.

According to Arcadia SVP Anna Basevich, the Rural Health Transformation Program will give $50 billion to hospitals to help them expand their workforces and shift to care models that will enhance outcomes and reduce costs.

Dr. Meera Mani, general partner of Town Hall Ventures, discusses how the firm's Fund IV will use investments to help companies bring new technologies to underserved communities.

A first deployment at Sumedang regency will focus on addressing tuberculosis, stunting, and hypertension.

It is envisioned to cover greater distances, serving Australia's rural and remote communities, while being sustainable.

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.