February 24, 2020
HRSA is updating income levels used to identify a “low income family” for the purpose of determining eligibility for programs that provide health professions and nursing training to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. These various programs are authorized in Titles III, VII, and VIII of the Public Health Service Act.
The HHS Secretary declared a public health emergency, which allows for CMS programmatic waivers based on Section 1135 of the Social Security Act. An MLN Matters Special Edition Article SE20011 on Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Response to the Public Health Emergency on the Coronavirus is available. Learn about blanket waivers issued by CMS. These waivers prevent gaps in access to care for beneficiaries impacted by the emergency.
See the press release outlining our announcement.
February 25, 2020
One in five Americans lives in a rural area, including about 18 million women of reproductive age, but key indicators, including mortality figures, show that the health of mothers and children in these communities lags behind that of their urban peers and is worsening. Nationwide, child mortality rates have declined over the past decade, but recent research shows that improvement among infants and young children has been much slower in rural areas. To reverse these disparities and improve overall outcomes, government agencies at all levels, as well as health providers, policymakers, and communities, must combine their expertise and resources to identify effective solutions that address the complex drivers of health and well-being among mothers and their children.
Provides an overview of the causes and implications of 500 nursing home closures between June 2015 and June 2019. Examines the geographic distribution of these closures, including states in which closures are concentrated in rural areas. Explores nursing home closures in relation to occupancy rates, quality ratings, tax status, and the impact of Medicaid payment policies. Offers recommendations for policymakers and nursing homes.
Sponsoring organization: LeadingAge
Date: 02/2020
Results of a study examining 71,901 census tracts, to quantify the social determinants of health (SDOH) consisting of advantage, isolation, opportunity, and mixed immigrant cohesion. Features demographic statistics with breakdowns by 7 multidimensional neighborhood typologies, including Rural Affordable. Offers comparisons between SDOH in Chicago and the rest of the continental United States.
Author(s): Marynia Kolak, Jay Bhatt, Yoon Hong Park, Norma A. Padron, Ayrin Molefe
Location: JAMA Network Open, 3(1)
Date: 01/2020
We are excited to announce that registration for the Pennsylvania Data User Conference on May 14, 2020 is now open. This year’s conference will focus on the 2020 Census, including topics on upcoming data products and training on the new data dissemination platform, data.census.gov. We hope to see you in May!
May 14, 2020
Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA
(717) 948-6336
Fill your sails with rural health insights in Sunny San Diego
NHRA’s 43rd Annual Rural Health Conference, the nation’s largest gathering of rural health professionals, will be May 19-22 in scenic San Diego.
More information here
Join us at the Coronavirus Preparedness Summit scheduled for June 17-19 in Washington, DC.
The 3-day event will bring together Public health Officials, Emergency Preparedness Leaders, Academia, Education, Business, Public and Private sector Partners.
Delegates will have access to coronavirus experts from around the world to address the issues of continued planning for the possibility of a more severe outbreak of human coronaviruses later this year.
CoV Summit present a clear, easy-to-remember overview of prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. The event includes an all-day hands-on workshop.
To view the agenda, please visit www.cov-s.com.
To register, call me at (703) 466-0011, or download a registration form: www.cov-s.com
I look forward to speaking with you. Thank You.
All the best,
Tricia Reyes
(703) 466-0011
CoVid-19 Team
