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Upcoming Events
Rural HIT Challenges and Strategies
February 24, 2010
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Conferences
2010 Minnesota Rural Health Conference
June 28-29, 2010
Welcome to the Rural Health Resource Center!
Welcome to the Rural Health Resource Center, a national non-profit
organization based in Duluth, Minnesota. We serve as the knowledge center for
rural hospitals, and provide technical assistance, information, education and
other resources to rural health care providers and their communities. Primary areas
of focus are:
- Health Information Technology (HIT)
- Performance Improvement (PI)
- Health Care Work Force
- Community Health Initiatives
The Center is supported by federal and state contracts, private foundations and fees for services. Center staff and board have extensive experience working in rural communities and are committed to maximizing the health of rural Americans. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions regarding any of our programs or services.
What's new
Press Release: Rural Health Information Technology Workforce Challenges and Recommendations
Overview of the National Rural Health Information Technology (HIT) Workforce Summit held September 22, 2009 in Washington, DC.
HIT Incentives and State Grant Opportunities: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
This summary, developed by the Rural Health Resource Center, describes the Health Information Technology (HIT) Incentives and State Grant Opportunities from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 HITECH Act. Please note that standards and policies relating to the HITECH Act are currently being developed. The Rural Health Resource Center will distribute additional information as it becomes available.