Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center 
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A one-stop-shop website that provides employers of all sizes information on how the Affordable Care Act may affect businesses and help them compete. Includes a wizard tool that is based on the size and location of the business. Also provides employers informational content on tax credits and other provisions of the law from the Small Business Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury Department. -- U.S. General Services Administration (Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center - September 5, 2013 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
The Rural Data Portal
Provides over 350 data indicators identifying the social, economic, and housing characteristics of communities in the United States using Housing Assistance Council (HAC) tabulations of public use data sets that include the 2010 Census of Population and Housing, the American Community Survey (ACS) and Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data. -- Housing Assistance Council (Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center - September 4, 2013 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Mental Disorders: MedlinePlus
Provides descriptions of mental disorders and links to resources that include diagnosis, treatment and research. -- National Library of Medicine (Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center - September 4, 2013 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Partners in Health: Mental Health, Primary Care and Substance Use Interagency Collaboration Tool Kit
Designed to help primary care clinics and behavioral health agencies forge collaborative relationships. Provides job descriptions, sample agreements and contracts, screening instruments and evaluation measures, operational forms, strategies and prototypes for integrating mental and physical services, practical advice, issues to consider when brokering agreements, and mutual role descriptions. -- Integrated Behavioral Health Project (Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center - September 3, 2013 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Integrating Physical and Behavioral Health Care in Medicaid: An Online Toolkit
Compiles resources for integrating care for beneficiaries with physical and behavioral health comorbidities. Includes policy-related materials, hands-on tools, and templates, as well as resources from states to help guide state efforts in implementing integrated approaches. -- Center for Health Care Strategies (Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center - September 3, 2013 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Minnesota HealthScores
Provides fair, usable and reliable information about health care quality in Minnesota to providers, health care purchasers and consumers. -- MN Community Measurement (Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center - September 3, 2013 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)
Listing of small business development centers entrepreneurs throughout the United States and its territories. -- Small Business Administration (Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center - September 3, 2013 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
My Congressional District
Displays demographic information on state congressional districts. Displays population data based on the American Community Survey. Includes the age of residents, ethnicities and ancestry, disability status, and veteran status. -- U.S. Census Bureau (Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center - August 30, 2013 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Palliative Care in Rural Communities
Discusses rural palliative health care, particularly in Minnesota. Offers news, resources. Highlights community development projects in MN, and highlights the MN Rural Palliative Care Initiative. -- Stratis Health (Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center - August 29, 2013 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
State Facts on Unintended Pregnancy
Provides statistics and facts for each state about unintended pregnancies. -- Alan Guttmacher Institute (Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center - August 27, 2013 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
The U.S. HIV/AIDS Index
Presents HIV/AIDS statistics at the national, state, U.S. congressional district, and county levels. Includes age, gender, and race/ethnicity. Registration required. -- National Minority Quality Forum (Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center - August 27, 2013 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
HIV/AIDS Among American Indians and Alaska Natives
Presents facts, number of new HIV infections, diagnoses and deaths, and prevention challenges among American Indians and Alaska Natives with HIV/AIDS. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center - August 27, 2013 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Medical Home & Patient-Centered Care
Presents an interactive medical home map which shows activity in each state. Includes multi-payer initiatives, qualification standards, and ACA Section 2703 Health Homes. -- National Academy for State Health Policy (Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center - August 26, 2013 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Heartland Rural Mobility Plan (HRMP)
The National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation (NADO) describes a strategic plan for six rural south central Florida counties to address transportation gaps and increase economic development. This area has been designated as a Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern (RACEC) by the Governor. -- Central Florida Regional Planning Council (Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center - August 21, 2013 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Community Health Systems Development Team (CHSD)
Provides technical assistance to support a broad range of health initiatives, predominately those striving to improve health and access in rural communities throughout the United States. -- Georgia Health Policy Center (Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural web sites and other tools via the Rural Assistance Center - August 19, 2013 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
