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WASHINGTON –Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki today announced that the department would add approximately 1,600 mental health clinicians – to include nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers as well as nearly 300 support staff to its existing workforce … Continue reading →

By Phil Galewitz and Paul Monies Apr 17, 2012 This story was produced in collaboration with STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. – – At Oakhurst Medical Center, just 20 percent of kids have received all their recommended immunizations by age 2. Yari … Continue reading →

By Jordan Rau KHN Staff Writer Apr 15, 2012 This story was produced in collaboration with Twenty thousand physicians in four Midwest states received a glimpse into their financial future last month. Landing in their e-mail inboxes were links to reports … Continue reading →

The workforce in rural America grew in the last year — there are more than 210,000 more workers available in rural and exurban counties. But the distribution of those new workers varies across the country. By Bill Bishop Bureau of … Continue reading →

Rural communities are becoming more dependent on broadband access for getting the best in health care. That’s why the FCC needs to open up new spectrum now. Alan Morgan, Chief Executive Officer for the National Rural Health Association. For people … Continue reading →

**ADVOCACY ALERT** LB 40 Good afternoon – We’ve heard that LB 40 may be debated on Final Reading as early as tomorrow – and we need your help. LB 40 exempts non-profit health clinics owned by at least one non-profit … Continue reading →

Apr 3, 2012 Rate Announcement & Call Letter Address 2013 Payments & Other Program Updates Final Rule Strengthens Beneficiary Protections, Codifies Coverage Gap Discount Program The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today issued final regulations for Medicare Advantage … Continue reading →

Nearly three out of ten Americans live in a rural area or a small city. But in most states, the percentage of rural residents is far greater. By Bill Bishop Daily Yonder/Census The states in green have rural populations that … Continue reading →

Apr 2, 2012 Two grant programs totaling more than $24 million will help veterans enter the health professions workforce and increase the nation’s supply of advanced practice nurses and physician assistants, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today. These steps are … Continue reading →

Mar 28, 2012 Recruiting providers to your Critical Access Hospital (CAH) – or keeping them there – may be easier if the provider knows they could receive up to $60,000 to pay off their school loans, in addition to receiving … Continue reading →