Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center
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Small Business Profiles for the States and Territories (Archival) - Archival data from 2005 on small businesses in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and limited data on the U.S. territories. -- Small Business Administration

2010 Small Business Profiles for the States and Territories - Supplies data on small businesses in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and limited data on the U.S. territories. Topics covered include: the number of firms, demographics of business ownership, small business income, banking, business turnover, industry composition, and employment gains and losses by size of business. -- Small Business Administration

CMS EHR Meaningful Use Overview - Discusses the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs, which provide a financial incentive for the "meaningful use" of certified EHR technology to achieve health and efficiency goals. -- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Health Reform GPS - Designed to help people understand the Affordable Care Act legislation and its implementation. Information is geared toward federal and state legislative and public agency staff, private organizations and interest groups involved in implementation, health policy researchers, and the press. --

Partnership for Patients: Better Care, Lower Costs - Provides details about a $500-million Federal program designed to decrease preventable hospital-acquired conditions by 40% and to reduce all hospital readmissions by 20% compared to 2010. Encourages facilities and providers to sign the national Partnership for Patients pledge. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

HRSA in Your State - Offers summaries of HRSA programs operating in each state down to the county level. Also provides state-specific information about health centers, National Health Service Corps and the communities they serve, the number of participating providers through the 340B program, and identifies shortage designation areas within each state. -- Health Resources and Services Administration

Wisconsin Health Care Provider Directories - Lists agencies licensed or certified to serve Wisconsin residents. Listings are by county and city and include ambulatory surgical centers, end stage renal dialysis providers, home health agencies, hospices, hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers, personal care agencies, rural health clinics, and swing bed hospitals. -- Wisconsin Department of Health Services

ACA and You - How to Anticipate Changes in Rural Places (Webinar) - Webinar, presented by Keith Mueller, which discusses the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) or (ACA) and how it could affect rural residents, providers and their communities. -- Rural Assistance Center

Medicare: Part D Prescription Drugs - Includes a summary as well as documents on Medicare Part D. -- Kaiser Family Foundation

Traumatic Brain Injury Program - Helps State and local agencies develop resources so that all individuals with TBI and their families will have accessible, available, acceptable, and appropriate services and supports. -- Health Resources and Services Administration

Medicare A/B MAC Jurisdictions - Discusses the Medicare A/B Jurisdictions, including Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC). Includes a map of the 15 jurisdictions. -- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Accountable Care Organizations: Commonwealth Fund Resources - Provides an annotated list and links to Commonwealth Fund publications on Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). -- Commonwealth Fund

Vacines.gov - Helps parents and other consumers learn about the most effective way to protect themselves and their children from infectious diseases and learn about immunization. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Medicaid & CHIP State Health Facts - Provides current data about states' Medicaid beneficiaries, including spending, enrollment, demographics (such as age, gender, race/ethnicity), other sources of health coverage, managed care participation, and use of services. -- Kaiser Family Foundation

AARP State Data Center - Analyzes and publishes data related to older Americans, organized by state. Topics include long term care, economic and demographic indicators, energy, and housing. -- AARP Public Policy Institute

The Ohio Family Health Survey (OFHS) - Informs state and local policy makers concerning the impact of health care reform strategies on the State of Ohio. Data assists local organizations with their community health planning needs in preparing for various health care grants. Includes data on health status, health care access, utilization, insurance status, and demographics of Ohioans. -- Ohio Department of Mental Health

National AHEC Organization - AHEC Directory - Lists contact information for regional AHECs by state. -- National Area Health Education Center Organization

2010 Census Data - A variety of tools and data sets are available for exploring the 2010 Census results. -- U.S. Census Bureau

HHS Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Regional Offices - Ensures the Department maintains close contact with state, local & tribal partners and addresses the needs of communities and individuals served through HHS programs and policies. Provides comprehensive information on the Affordable Care Act. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Child Care Resources for Disasters and Emergencies - Presents emergency preparedness and response resources for Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) grantees. -- Administration for Children and Families

U.S.- Mexico Border HIV/AIDS Resource Directory - Connects HIV/AIDS resources with community needs along the U.S.-Mexico Border. Provides local, regional and national information on HIV/AIDS training resources for a range of health care providers, and HIV/AIDS-related services for both providers, and consumers. -- AIDS Education and Training Centers National Resource Center

MedlinePlus: Medicare - Presents links to resources, tools and news related to Medicare. -- National Library of Medicine

MedlinePlus: Medicaid - Presents links to resources, tools and news related to Medicaid. -- National Library of Medicine

Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) -Authorized Testing and Certification Bodies - Contains a list of recognized certification bodies for electronic health records. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Oregon Health Connect - Helps Oregonians who are looking for medical care or health insurance connect with local programs and information to meet their needs. -- Oregon Health Authority

Medicaid/SCHIP - Presents modules and tutorials on Medicaid/SCHIP. Topics include Medicaid and the Basics, Children's Coverage and SCHIP, Health Coverage to the Uninsured, and Health Care Reform. -- Kaiser Family Foundation

Medicaid/CHIP - Presents resources on Medicaid and CHIP. Covers several topics, including children, enrollment, long-term care, managed care, and low-income families. -- Kaiser Family Foundation

organdonor.gov - Provides detailed information about the need for organ donors and how to become an organ donor. Tracks relevant legislation as well. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Templates for Charity Care and Bad Debt - The West Virginia Flex Program along with the West Virginia Hospital Association Critical Access Hospital Network developed templates on charity care and bad debt for hospitals. The templates include network member policies and collections of best practices. --

Fire Department Directory - Provides information about local fire protection services across the United States. --