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Our Participating Programs and Sponsors

Ohio University HCOM
Central Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency – Swift River Rural Training Track
Colorado Family Medicine Residencies
Ohio University RUSP
Cahaba Medical Care
Spokane Teaching Health Center
Family Medicine Residency of Idaho
Oregon Health & Science University-Cascades East Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana
Providence Oregon Family Medicine Hood River Rural Training Program
Hidalgo Medical Services Family Medicine Residency Program
Wayne County Hospital RESST Program
UND Bismarck/Center for Family Medicine-Hettinger RTT & UND Minot/Williston Medical Center-Rural Residency
Wisconsin Rural Physician Residency Assistance Program
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson Family Medicine Residency

 

Registration is open for our 2024 Scholarly Intensive Seminar Series!  Click HERE for more information!

 

The RTT Collaborative is excited to announce that we are hiring a part-time Associate Director!

More information can be found here: Associate-Director-open-position.pdf (185.78 KB pdf) !

 

 

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Annual Rural Photo Contest

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The Rural Medical Training Collaborative (formerly RTT Collaborative) invites you to participate in our annual rural photo contest.  Each year we hold a “bragging rights” competition for the shutter bugs associated with our organization to showcase their best photos that represent rural healthcare and training.  The deadline for submission is the end of April, but this year, for the first time ever, all entries that are submitted prior to the start of our annual meeting on April 10th, will be featured at the meeting and eligible to win the new “Rural Educators” award, to be selected by the attendees at the annual meeting in Asheville,
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Latest News

News stories via the Rural Health Information Hub News stories of interest to rural health, with information provided via the Rural Health Information Hub

  • Biden-Harris Administration Releases National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and First-Ever Federal Action Plan
    on April 23, 2024 at 5:00 am

    Announces the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (National Strategy) and the associated Federal Action Plan, a plan developed by 10 federal departments. The National Strategy offers recommendations for addressing needs for at-risk populations. Highlights suicide rate disparities for various race and ethnicities. Includes links to the National Strategy, the Federal Action Plan, and other resources for mental healthcare access and substance abuse services.

  • Rural Communities Face Primary Care Physician Shortage
    on April 22, 2024 at 5:00 am

    Discusses recent research finding the shortage of primary care physicians is greater in rural areas. Includes analysis of findings by study authors, discussing rural-specific needs, Medicare reimbursement, and recruiting rural residents into healthcare.

  • Rural Jails Turn to Community Health Workers To Help the Newly Released Succeed
    on April 22, 2024 at 5:00 am

    Describes the role community health workers play in re-entry for recently incarcerated rural Utah residents. Discusses the role of addiction in incarceration and how the program is funded.

  • Biden Administration Sets Higher Staffing Mandates. Most Nursing Homes Don't Meet Them.
    on April 22, 2024 at 5:00 am

    Offers review of a new rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding staffing minimums in nursing homes. The new standard is expected to require most nursing homes to increase staff. Discusses the rural-specific timeline for meeting the standard in addition to the impact on wages, workforce shortages, and Medicaid reimbursement.

  • Biden-Harris Administration Takes Historic Action to Increase Access to Quality Care, and Support to Families and Care Workers
    on April 22, 2024 at 5:00 am

    Announces three rules from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services establishing national standards and increasing access to care. "Minimum Staffing Standards for Nursing Homes" aims to improve healthcare quality by setting minimum staffing standards for nursing staff, collecting and reporting on workforce compensation data, and offering incentives for the nurse workforce to work in nursing homes. The 2 remaining rules work together to establish national appointment wait time standards, address payment transparency, and create payment standards for workers providing home and community based services.

  • Miles for Milk: How Student-Run Grocery Store Reshaped Rural Community's Food Access
    on April 18, 2024 at 5:00 am

    Highlights a program in a rural Nebraska school addressing access to food in the community. A partnership between the school and the village offers a non-profit grocery store that is run by the students and managed by the business teacher.

  • Native Americans Have Shorter Life Spans, and It's Not Just Due to Lack of Health Care
    on April 15, 2024 at 5:00 am

    Discusses the social and economic factors contributing to early mortality for Native Americans. Highlights community health workers, food insecurity, generational trauma, and interventions attempting to reduce disparities.

  • Across the Country, Amish Populations Are on the Rise
    on April 10, 2024 at 5:00 am

    Discusses population trends for Amish communities based on the need for land and healthcare. Notes that some rare genetic diseases are present in Amish populations and discusses healthcare access challenges related to insurance status and transportation. Highlights an Ohio clinic primarily treating Amish patients.

  • Using Medicaid to Address Young People's Mental Health Needs in School Settings
    on April 10, 2024 at 5:00 am

    Discusses the need for mental health services in schools and how states around the country have used Medicaid reimbursement to fund those services. Notes recent policy changes that have made this possible and highlights challenges that remain in using Medicaid reimbursement, particularly for rural school districts.

  • Promotoras Play Essential Role in Connecting Farmworkers with Health Care in Rural NorCal
    on April 10, 2024 at 5:00 am

    Highlights the work of promotoras in rural Northern California including assisting eligible residents with enrolling in Medicaid. Discusses the impact of Health Provider Shortage Areas (HPSAs) on healthcare access, policy, and insurance access for undocumented farmworkers.

Helpful Resources

Rural resources via the Rural Health Information Hub Resources, reports, and other documents on rural health topics from a variety of sources, with information provided via the Rural Health Information Hub

  • Geographic Variation and Racial Disparities in Adoption of Newer Glucose-Lowering Drugs with Cardiovascular Benefits among US Medicare...
    on April 24, 2024 at 10:25 pm

    Analyzes the use of glucose-lowering drugs (GLDs) among people with type 2 diabetes, utilizing 2017-2018 Medicare Part D beneficiary claims data. Identifies rural-urban and racial disparities in GLD initiation rates, and discusses factors influencing equitable access to cardiovascular treatment.

  • SBA's Rural Activities
    on April 24, 2024 at 9:54 pm

    Describes the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) programs targeting rural small businesses. Discusses how SBA coordinates with the U.S. Department of Agriculture on rural small business issues, the history of the SBA Office of Rural Affairs, and considerations for Congress. -- Congressional Research Service

  • USDA Rural Utilities Service's Support for Tribes and Other Indigenous Entities
    on April 24, 2024 at 9:34 pm

    Provides an overview of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) programs that help offset the costs of building and repairing utility systems in rural areas. Describes the types of tribal and other Indigenous entities eligible to apply for RUS programs. Highlights two USDA Rural Development authorities that can help tribes and other Indigenous entities access RUS programs. Outlines issues Congress may consider if it chooses to constrict, maintain, or expand the laws governing these programs. -- Congressional Research Service

  • Wisconsin Rural Partners Events
    on April 24, 2024 at 9:16 pm

    A list of upcoming and past events, such as small community forums, development initiatives, and more. -- Wisconsin Rural Partners

  • Disparities in Maternal Health Visits Between Rural and Urban Communities in the United States, 2016–2018
    on April 24, 2024 at 6:11 pm

    Analyzes data from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment and Monitoring System between 2016 and 2018 to compare rural and urban differences in prepregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum healthcare access and quality for 103,425 patients in 40 states, New York City, and Puerto Rico. Includes a rural and urban break down of patient demographics, insurance status, and chronic conditions. Discusses the role telehealth may play in closing gaps in care.

  • "Economic Development is Population Health": A New Vision for Rural Hospital Leadership
    on April 24, 2024 at 6:08 pm

    Describes the role that rural hospital investments can play in contributing to community health. Features a Wisconsin Critical Access Hospital making infrastructure investments in their downtown and a New Hampshire medical center investing in public transit and affordable housing. -- Rural Health Information Hub

  • Wisconsin Equitable Program Development Dashboard
    on April 24, 2024 at 4:50 pm

    An interactive data map of Wisconsin that provides information on socioeconomic factors and community-based assets. Includes census tract, county subdivision, and block group-level data on the social determinants of health, such as education, income, housing, race/ethnicity, language, location of hospitals, and location of retailers accepting FoodShare. -- University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension

  • Wisconsin Food Security Project
    on April 24, 2024 at 4:42 pm

    A set of tools that provides information about food security and poverty in Wisconsin, including maps; county, municipal, or school district profiles; and custom charts. -- Applied Population Laboratory, University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension

  • Wisconsin Data Viewer: Overview Profile
    on April 24, 2024 at 4:33 pm

    A data visualization tool that provides information on Wisconsin demographics, such as population, age, language, race and ethnicity, families and households, and employment. Data is viewable at the county, county subdivision, and state level. -- Applied Population Laboratory, GetFacts

  • National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
    on April 24, 2024 at 2:26 pm

    Report highlights the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) 10-year government-wide suicide prevention strategy. Features a 15-goal plan covering community-based suicide prevention; treatment and crisis services; surveillance, quality improvement, and research; and health equity in suicide prevention. Discusses rural populations and the barriers to suicide prevention in rural areas. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services