Economic Development

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Documents

The Economic Impact of the Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center on the Economy of Konawa, Oklahoma
This report measures the economic impact of the Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center on the community economy of Konawa, OK. Produced by Oklahoma Cooperative Extnsion Service; Oklahoma Office of Rural Health, Rural Health Policy & Research Center and Oklahoma State University, January 2005.

The Economic Impact of the New Hospital on the Economy of Drumright, Creek County, Oklahoma
The objective of this report is to measure the economic impact the construction and operation of the hospital will have on the Drumright economy. Produced by Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service; Oklahoma Office of Rural Health Rural Health Policy & Research Center and Oklahoma State University, January 2005.

The Economic Importance of the Health Care Sector on the Economy
This paper demonstrates the economic importance of the health sector by looking at the total employment and economics associated with the delivery of health care services in a community. Written by Gerald A. Doeksen, Regents Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University and Val Schott, Director, Oklahoma Office of Rural Health, Oklahoma State Department of Health. Presented at the 5th Wonca World Conference on Rural Health, Melbourne, Australia in 2002.

A PowerPoint presentation of The Economic Importance of the Health Care Sector on the Economy can be obtained from: Cheryl St. Clair, Oklahoma State University, 508 Ag Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078-0488, 405-7444-6081 or Cheryl@okstate.edu

Tools

The Federal Reserve Board's Fiscal Impact Tool (FIT)
This tool is an automated process in Excel format used in estimating the effects of proposed economic development projects.

Organizations

Rural Health Network Development Technical Assistance Program
The (TAP) Web site Provides individualized, direct support to current Rural Health Network Development and Delta State Rural Development Network Grantees. TAP is implemented by Georgia State University's Health Policy Center under a contract with the Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP). The Primary goal of TAP is to provide ORHP grantees with useful information, resources and assistance to ensure they have the greatest possibility for success. ORHP serves to strengthen systems of care for underserved people in rural areas.