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. 1995 Fall;17(1):1-14.

Issues in rural health: access, hospitals, and reform

S Weisgrau  1
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Issues in rural health: access, hospitals, and reform

S Weisgrau. Health Care Financ Rev. 1995 Fall.

Abstract

This overview discusses articles published in this issue of the Health Care Financing Review, entitled "Access to Health Care Services in Rural Areas: Delivery and Financing Issues." These articles focus on the following topics: rural hospitals (including closures, the impact of Federal grants, network development, and costs), managed care in rural areas, telemedicine, and the delivery of mental health services to rural Medicaid beneficiaries.

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