Publication Date: June 17th, 2024
Publication Type: Policy Brief
Topic(s): Health Information Technology, Healthcare Access, Hospitals and Clinics, Telehealth
Author(s): Neprash HT, McGlave CC, Rydberg K, and Henning-Smith C
Hospitals face a growing threat from ransomware attacks that are designed to disrupt care delivery and may consequently threaten patient outcomes and hospital finances. While this overall phenomenon has received media and research attention, little is known about ransomware attacks on hospitals in rural areas. This policy brief presents findings from a novel database of hospital ransomware attacks, focusing on the frequency and characteristics of ransomware attacks on rural hospitals.
Publication Date: August 31st, 2023
Publication Type: Peer-reviewed Journal Publications
Topic(s): Critical Access Hospitals, Health Information Technology, Hospitals and Clinics, Legislation and Regulation, Telehealth
Author(s): McGlave C, Nikpay S, Henning-Smith C, Rydberg K, and Neprash H
Published in: Health Affairs Scholar
Publication Date: August 9th, 2023
Publication Type: Case Studies
Topic(s): Health Disparities and Health Equity, Healthcare Access, Maternal Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants of Health, Telehealth, Women
Author(s): Tuttle MS, Chastain P, Interrante JD, Henning-Smith C, and Kozhimannil KB
In 2021, nearly 500,000 births occurred in rural communities in the United States. The postpartum period that follows childbirth involves many physical, mental, and emotional changes, and can pose challenges to the health and well-being of the birthing person. These challenges may be more complicated to address in rural areas, where access to healthcare services is limited.
The purpose of this case study series is to highlight locally focused organizations working to improve postpartum health for rural residents across the United States. We conducted interviews with eight unique organizations working in their local rural communities to support postpartum health. These include programs serving rural communities in Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon, South Carolina, and Washington. These may serve as examples to others considering this work.
Publication Date: July 26th, 2023
Publication Type: Case Studies
Topic(s): Health Disparities and Health Equity, Healthcare Access, Maternal Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants of Health, Telehealth, Women
Author(s): Tuttle MS, Chastain P, Interrante JD, Henning-Smith C, and Kozhimannil KB
In 2021, nearly 500,000 births occurred in rural communities in the United States. The postpartum period that follows childbirth involves many physical, mental, and emotional changes, and can pose challenges to the health and well-being of the birthing person. These challenges may be more complicated to address in rural areas, where access to healthcare services is limited.
The purpose of this case study series is to highlight national organizations working to improve postpartum health in rural communities across the United States. These may serve as examples to others considering this work.
Publication Date: September 7th, 1999
Publication Type: Peer-reviewed Journal Publications
Topic(s): Telehealth
Author(s): Stensland, J., Speedie, S., Ideker, M., House, J., and Thompson, T.
This study compares the costs of offering outpatient care to primarily orthopedic and dermatology patients via live, interactive telemedicine to the estimated costs of direct face-to-face care for the same patients.
Published in: Telemedicine Journal