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Publications

The Center for Rural Health (CRH) produces several types of publications.

Additional publications are available in the archive.

2023

North Dakota's Significant Rural Health Needs as Identified by Critical Access Hospital Community Health Needs Assessments: 2020-2022 Aggregate Results for Rural North Dakota Hospitals
This report looks at significant rural heath needs determined by Critical Access Hospitals from 2020-2022.
Projects: Community Health Needs Assessment, State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Nissen, K., Long, H.
Date: July 2023
Type: Report
Better Healthcare Equals Better Outcomes
The North Dakota Rural Health Value group explores the complexities of moving from volume-based to value-based care at Critical Access Hospitals.
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: May 2023
Type: Article
20 Years of RHIhub: A Message from the Director
Kristine Sande, director of the Rural Health Information Hub, reflects on the organization's 20-year history.
Project: Rural Health Information Hub
Author(s): Rosencrans, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: January 2023
Type: Article
Seventh Biennial Report: Health Issues for the State of North Dakota, 2023
The biennial report updates North Dakota state legislators on the current state of the health of people in the state, the healthcare delivery system, and looks at ways North Dakotans can access high-quality healthcare at an affordable cost.
Author(s): UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Date: January 2023
Type: Report

2022

Helping Indigenous Elderly Plan for the Future
The My Advance Care Plan & Guide for Native Americans has been developed to assist Native American elderly think about future needs and share their wishes with their care team and loved ones.
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: November 2022
Type: Article
My Advance Care Plan & Guide for Native Americans
The My Advance Care Plan & Guide for Native Americans has been developed to assist Indigenous elderly think about future needs and share their wishes with their care team and loved ones.
Author(s): Gray, J., Archer, P., Flatin, J., Smart, K., Hume, W.
Date: November 2022
Type: Resource
Telehealth in Rural North Dakota, Part One
This is part one of a two-part policy brief examining the use of telehealth in North Dakota hospitals, barriers to implementation, and policy recommendations.
Project: State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Gibbens, B.
Date: November 2022
Type: Policy Brief
Telehealth in Rural North Dakota, Part Two
This is part two of a two-part policy brief examining the use of telehealth in North Dakota hospitals, barriers to implementation, and policy recommendations.
Project: State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Gibbens, B.
Date: November 2022
Type: Policy Brief
Rural Health Clinic Network Receives HRSA Network Planning Grant
The North Dakota Rural Health Clinic Network continues building with assistance of a new grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Projects: Flex, North Dakota CAH Quality Network, Rural Health Clinic Network, State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: September 2022
Type: Article
Lessons Learned During Rotations
Medical students discuss their experiences while training in rural areas.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: August 2022
Type: Article