Rural health and human services resources for Michigan, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2008 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/states/ PRNewswire article via Bio-Medicine reports that in releasing a new Lewin Group analysis of the Bush administration's $770 million cut to Medicare-financed nursing home care, national and state long term care leaders warned the regulatory-driven cuts not only jeopardize seniors' access to quality nursing home care -- particularly in rural areas -- but also present a clear and present danger to the U.S. economy and the state and local caregiver jobs base. http://www.bio-medicine.org/medicine-news-1/New-Studies-of-Bush-Administration--24770-Million-SNF-Medicare-Cut-Find-Seniors-Care-Jeopardized--Local-Jobs-Lost--National-and-State-Economies-Threat-19216-1/ Wed, 14 May 2008 08:42:55 CST http://www.bio-medicine.org/medicine-news-1/New-Studies-of-Bush-Administration--24770-Million-SNF-Medicare-Cut-Find-Seniors-Care-Jeopardized--Local-Jobs-Lost--National-and-State-Economies-Threat-19216-1/ Gaylord MI June 10, 2008 -- Michigan Center for Rural Health http://www.mcrh.msu.edu/flier.pdf Thu, 08 May 2008 08:38:41 CST http://www.mcrh.msu.edu/flier.pdf Daily Yonder article reports that presidents of rural community colleges typically must contend with geographic isolation, a static local economy, and meager funding, but a researcher says it's time to "ruralize" the job description and attract those people most likely to succeed. http://www.dailyyonder.com/wanted-ph-d-wholl-kiss-cow Mon, 05 May 2008 09:44:01 CST http://www.dailyyonder.com/wanted-ph-d-wholl-kiss-cow Traverse City Business News reports that Northwest Michigan and state health officials are racing to deal with a looming physician shortage, and theres no easy cure for it in sight. http://www.tcbusinessnews.com/news/health_officials_sound_alarm_over_looming_doctor_shortage Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:09:45 CST http://www.tcbusinessnews.com/news/health_officials_sound_alarm_over_looming_doctor_shortage The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the selection of 10 organizations in nine states for $5.8 million in loans to spur economic development. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB/.cmd/ad/.ar/sa.retrievecontent/.c/6_2_1UH/.ce/7_2_5JM/.p/5_2_4TQ/.d/0/_th/J_2_9D/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?PC_7_2_5JM_contentid=2008%2F04%2F0111.xml&PC_7_2_5JM_parentnav=LATEST_RELEASES&PC_7_2_5JM_navid=NEWS_RE Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:56:09 CST http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB/.cmd/ad/.ar/sa.retrievecontent/.c/6_2_1UH/.ce/7_2_5JM/.p/5_2_4TQ/.d/0/_th/J_2_9D/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?PC_7_2_5JM_contentid=2008%2F04%2F0111.xml&PC_7_2_5JM_parentnav=LATEST_RELEASES&PC_7_2_5JM_navid=NEWS_RE Michigans HMIS system has taken considerable timeand work to create, but these efforts have paid off as organizations are now able to obtain valuable data about their programs and clients. -- Housing Assistance Council http://www.ruralhome.org/manager/uploads/VoicesFall2007.pdf#page=11 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:29:35 CST http://www.ruralhome.org/manager/uploads/VoicesFall2007.pdf#page=11 Set of maps showing the geographic coverage provided by 9 different rural definitions for the state. -- USDA Economic Research Service http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/ruraldefinitions/MI.pdf Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:25:00 CST http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/ruraldefinitions/MI.pdf Grants to Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan organizations with programs in the areas of education, social services, physical and mental health, neighborhood and urban affairs, natural resources and the arts. http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1684 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:40:45 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1684 Provides access to information on Federally Qualified Health Centers for the state. Includes a map of FQHC locations, as well as information on the populations served by health centers, services provided, staff, patient visits, costs of care, and use of electronic health information. http://www.nachc.com/research/mi.asp Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:00:00 CST http://www.nachc.com/research/mi.asp Provides data on Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) for the state. -- North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center (Cecil G. Sheps Center) http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/medicaidprofiles/StateProfile_Michigan.pdf Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:40:00 CST http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/medicaidprofiles/StateProfile_Michigan.pdf Profiles the states health information technology (HIT) issues. Contains sections on demographics, HIT legislation, telemedicine, Health Information Exchanges (HIE) & Regional Health Information Organizations (RHIO), grant funded HIT projects, and HIT survey information. -- Rural Health Resource Center http://www.ruralcenter.org/hit_profiles/mi/ Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:40:40 CST http://www.ruralcenter.org/hit_profiles/mi/ Funding for Michigan physicians to explore a research idea concerning quality, cost or appropriate access to care. -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1558 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:04:04 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1558 Funds Michigan-based applied research projects addressing the quality and cost of health care and appropriate access. -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1557 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:59:10 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1557 Supports projects focused on depression, domestic abuse, patient safety, access to care for the uninsured, and critical community health issues. -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1556 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:49:06 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1556 Provides financial and technical assistance to help create and preserve decent, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income Michigan residents. http://www.michigan.gov/mshda Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:45:23 CST http://www.michigan.gov/mshda