Research Publications

Browse the full list of research publications from the Rural Health Research Centers.

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Five Most Recent Publications

• Utilization of Inpatient and Emergency Services by Rural and Urban Medicaid Enrollees
  Policy Brief
  North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center
  Date: 12/2024
  In 2019, nearly 25 percent of rural residents under age 65 had Medicaid or CHIP health insurance coverage. Researchers used data from the 2019 T-MSIS Analytic Files to describe health care utilization among rural Medicaid beneficiaries at the national level and to compare these results to utilization among urban Medicaid beneficiaries.
• Rural-Urban Medicaid and CHIP Enrollee Comparisons Using the 2019 T-MSIS Analytic File
  Policy Brief
  North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center
  Date: 12/2024
  In 2019, nearly 25 percent of rural residents under age 65 had Medicaid or CHIP health insurance coverage. Researchers used data from the 2019 T-MSIS Analytic Files to compare urban and rural residents enrolled in either fee for-service or managed care Medicaid. This brief provides descriptive data on enrollment and demographics.
• Variation in Elder Abuse State Statutes by State Level of Rurality
  Policy Brief
  University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
  Date: 12/2024
  This policy brief examines elements of state-level elder abuse statutes' definitions and reporting requirements to investigate potential differences in these policies by state rurality that could influence one's understanding of elder abuse among rural and urban areas.
• Obstetric Care Access at Rural and Urban Hospitals in the United States
  Journal Article
  University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
  Date: 12/2024
  Maternal mortality is on the rise in the U.S., while access to maternal health services continues to decline. This study examines the losses and gains of obstetric care at hospitals in the United States from 2010 to 2022.
• Access to Maternity Care: Challenges and Solutions for Improving Equity Across U.S. Communities
  Journal Article
  University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
  Date: 11/2024
  This review summarizes the most up-to-date research on maternity care access and health outcomes associated with obstetric unit closures and traveling long distance to receive care. It also offers potential strategies to combat declining access and improve health outcomes.