Identifying Variability in Patient Characteristics and Prevalence of Emergency Department Utilization for Mental Health Diagnoses in Rural and Urban Communities
Patients needing behavioral healthcare can get more appropriate, cost-effective treatment if they are redirected from emergency departments (EDs). This study examined whether a larger proportion of rural versus urban patients went to went to EDs.

North Dakota Nursing Facility Workforce Survey Chartbook: 2016
This chartbook provides an overview of workforce-related factors in nursing facilities across North Dakota.

Characteristics of U.S. and International Medical Graduates in Primary Care Physicians in North Dakota
Examines the differences between U.S. and international medical graduates working as primary care physicians in North Dakota.

Demographics of Primary Care Physicians in North Dakota
Examines the rural/urban status of primary care physicians and some of their characteristics.

Availability of Primary Care Physicians in North Dakota
Examines the distribution of primary care physicians in North Dakota and details some of their characteristics.

Characteristics of U.S. Medical Graduates and International Medical Graduates in North Dakota
Examines the differences between U.S. and international medical graduates working as primary care physicians in North Dakota.

Demographics of International Medical Graduates in North Dakota
Examines the demographics of international medical school graduates working in North Dakota.

Non-Direct Patient Care Physicians in North Dakota
Examines the distribution and characteristics of physicians who do not have regular contact with patients.

Type of Employment for Physicians in North Dakota
Categorizes North Dakota physicians' primary types of employment by practice setting.

Demographics of Direct Patient Care Physicians in North Dakota
Examines where direct patient care physicians are practicing in North Dakota and some of the characteristics of those doctors.

Availability of Direct Patient Care Physicians in North Dakota
Examines the rural/urban ratios of physicians, where they trained, and some of their characteristics.

Use of the Emergency Department for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Among Women
A study by the Rural Health Reform Research Center shows that women with mental health (MH) and substance abuse (SA) issues are putting a strain on emergency departments (EDs). This study helps identify trends among women in rural and urban communities who utilize the ED for MH/SA. The information can be used to help communities provide more relevant, appropriate, and less costly care.

Rural and Urban Utilization of the Emergency Department for Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Utilizes data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project's State Emergency Department Databases for seven states. Researchers explore, and describe in this brief, the use of the Emergency Department for mental health and substance abuse among Urban, Large Rural, Small Rural, and Isolated Small Rural residents.

Adjacent Border Analysis for Direct Patient Care Physicians
Examines physicians located in states that border North Dakota that are treating North Dakota patients.

Fourth Biennial Report: Health Issues for the State of North Dakota, 2017
Now in its fourth edition, the Report is a detailed look at the status of health, healthcare delivery, and the healthcare workforce across the state. It is the most up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of these issues available anywhere, and is the result of a collaborative effort of the Center for Rural Health, the School, and the School's Advisory Council.

Demographics of Primary Care Physicians in North Dakota
Examines where family/general practice, general internal medicine and general pediatrics doctors are practicing by rurality.

Availability of Primary Care Physicians in North Dakota
Examines where doctors are practicing by rurality and their abilities.

Where did North Dakota Physicians Complete their Residency and Where Have North Dakota Residency Graduates Gone?
Examines where North Dakota Physicians did their residency and where North Dakota residency graduates are practicing.

Where did North Dakota Physicians Graduate from Medical School and Where Have North Dakota Medical School Graduates Gone?
Examines where North Dakota Physicians attended medical school and where North Dakota medical school graduates are practicing.

Type of Employment for Physicians in North Dakota
Examines the type of employment for North Dakota's physicians by sex, age and rurality, using data from the 2013 American Medical Association physician master file.

Demographics of Direct Patient Care Physicians in North Dakota
Examines the location of where direct patient care physicians practice by age, rurality and number of patients, using data from the 2013 American Medical Association physician master file.

Availability of Direct Patient Care Physicians in North Dakota
Examines the availability of direct patient care physicians in North Dakota by rurality, sex, medical school location, residency location, using data from the 2013 American Medical Association physician master file.

North Dakota Hospital Assessment: 2014 Chartbook
This Chartbook presents the findings of the 2014 survey of hospitals in North Dakota. This resource does not provide analysis or discussion of the results, but instead, offers a graphic discourse on the current hospital environment in the state. Output includes aggregate data stratified by geographic region (Northwest, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest) and hospital type (CAH or tertiary).

Third Biennial Report: Health Issues for the State of North Dakota, 2015
Now in its third edition, the Report is a detailed look at the status of health, healthcare delivery, and the healthcare workforce across the state. It is the most up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of these issues available anywhere, and is the result of a collaborative effort of the Center for Rural Health, the School, and the School's Advisory Council.

Where Did North Dakota Primary Care Physicians Do Their Residency and Where Have Physicians Who Completed a Residency in North Dakota Gone?
Examines where physicians practicing in North Dakota completed their residency and where physicians who completed residencies in North Dakota are currently practicing.

North Dakota Assistance Program For Dementia Caregivers Lowered Utilization, Produced Savings, And Increased Empowerment
North Dakota's state-funded Dementia Care Services Program provides individualized assistance to caregivers of persons with dementia.

Where Did North Dakota Primary Care Physicians Graduate from Medical School and Where Have North Dakota Medical School Primary Care Graduates Gone?
Examines where physicians practicing in North Dakota attended medical school and where North Dakota medical school students currently practice.

Second Biennial Report: Health Issues for the State of North Dakota, 2013
Updates the first biennial report with an assessment of the current state of health of North Dakotans and their healthcare delivery system. Presents an analysis of the population demographic in North Dakota and discusses affordable healthcare costs now and in the future.

Characteristics of U.S. and International Medical Graduates in Primary Care Physicians in North Dakota
Examines where U.S. medical graduates and international medical graduates graduated and where they are practicing by rurality and specialty.

Availability of Primary Care Physicians in North Dakota
Examines where doctors are practicing by rurality and their abilities.

University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Graduates' Residencies and Current Practice Areas
Examines where University of North Dakota graduates are practicing and where they did their residency.

Assessment of the North Dakota Dementia Care Services Program
Discusses the North Dakota Dementia Care Services Program which works to increase caregiver knowledge about dementia, caregiving, and decrease caregiver stress.

Where Did North Dakota Physicians do their Residency and Where Have North Dakota Residency Graduates Gone?
Examines where North Dakota Physicians did their residency and where North Dakota residency graduates are practicing.

Where Did North Dakota Physicians Graduate from Medical School and Where Have North Dakota Medical School Graduates Gone?
Examines where North Dakota Physicians attended medical school and where North Dakota medical school graduates are practicing.

Residency Locations in North Dakota
Examines the locations and duration of North Dakota's medical residency positions by specialty.

Characteristics of US Medical Graduates and International Medical Graduates in North Dakota
Examines where North Dakota's physicians attended medical school, their specialties and location of practice.

Demographics of International Medical Graduates in North Dakota
Examines where North Dakota's International Medical Graduates are from, what they specialize in and where they practice.

Non-Direct Patient Care Physicians in North Dakota
Examines where non-direct patient care physicians are located by sex and rurality in North Dakota.

Type of Employment for Physicians in North Dakota
Examines the type of employment for North Dakota's physicians by sex, age and rurality.

Demographics of Direct Patient Care Physicians in North Dakota
Examines the location of where direct patient care physicians practice by age, rurality and number of patients.

Projection of North Dakota Physicians: 2010-2040
Describes a projection of both the population of North Dakota and physicians in North Dakota. Includes projection models, graphs, and tables.