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August 2, 2011 | Human Capital Blog Post
The University of Kansas last month opened a new medical school campus in the rural town of Salina, to teach students the complexities of rural health care and, university leaders hope, to encourage physicians to practice in small, underserved commu ...
June 29, 2011 | Human Capital Blog Post
Although there are multiple barriers, I will focus on three which I view as key if change is to occur. It is essential that these three barriers be purposefully and thoughtfully tackled so as to advance a health care agenda for America. Further, we ...
June 23, 2011 | Human Capital Blog Post
An enhanced national emphasis on understanding that rural residents not only need access to providers, but access to a variety of providers to optimize health, could really impact health outcomes for patients who suffer from multiple chronic illness ...
June 21, 2011 | Human Capital Blog Post
Much of the conversation about rural health care delivery still focuses on access. While geography is an enormous barrier to access, and access is required to improve health outcomes, the panelists at last week’s event again reminded viewers that im ...
June 16, 2011 | Human Capital Blog Post
Health in Rural America today according to experts is marked by: 1) limited access to primary and preventive services; 2)reduced consumer choices; 3)fewer insured people; 4)geographic disparities; 5) higher rates of chronic diseases and dental carri ...
June 6, 2011 | Human Capital Blog Post
Have you registered for the June 13 AARP Solutions Forum on Advancing Health in Rural America: Maximizing Nursing’s Impact? There’s still time! The forum will be held in Washington, D.C., and a live webcast will be offered on the Center to Champion ...
May 18, 2011 | Human Capital Blog Post
On Monday, June 13, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. ET, AARP, in collaboration with the National Rural Health Association and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, will host an AARP Solutions Forum on Advancing Health in Rural America: Maximizing Nursing’s Impac ...
February 21, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
These are some of the stories in the February issue of Sharing Nursing's Knowledge, a monthly e-newsletter from RWJF.
December 7, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Eileene Shake, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, is CEO of the Foundation for Nursing Excellence.
October 23, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Large population centers like Las Vegas and Detroit are feeling the effects of the nation’s physician shortage, which is no longer limited to rural areas.