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Advancing Health Equity in Rural, Tribal, and Geographically Isolated Communities

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a report detailing their efforts to address health care disparities faced by individuals living in rural, tribal, and geographically isolated communities. This report outlines CMS’ six key priorities for advancing health equity in these communities: (1) applying a community-informed geographic lens to CMS programs and policies, (2) increasing the collection and use of standardized data to improve health care, (3) strengthening and supporting Health Care Professionals, (4) optimizing medical and communication technology, and (6) driving innovation and value-based care....

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/75132

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Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Rural and Urban People with Disabilities

The Research & Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities has released a report on the effects of social isolation and loneliness have on people with disabilities living in rural and urban areas. Findings from the research report include: -People with disabilities report more than double the rates of social isolation and loneliness than people without disabilities -Rural people with disabilities report significantly fewer social connections but similar rates of loneliness compared to urban people with disabilities -Structural barriers related to employment and transportation may play a role in social isolation and loneliness disparities among people with disabilities

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/73274

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