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June 22, 2009

Rural Assistance Center Human Services Update

Rural Assistance Center:

The Rural Assistance Center is a collaborative effort of the University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health, and the Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI); and is funded by a grant through HRSA's Office of Rural Health Policy.

New from RAC

The Rural Monitor - includes information on issues related to medical homes, including quality, information technology and reimbursement; as well as articles on the Recovery Act funds, health care workforce, leadership and an interview with Tim Size, Executive Director of the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative.

Hot Topic Guide: Health Reform - As the Obama Administration and Congress work to reform the nation's health care system, news items and other resources are published daily in newspapers, magazines, and websites throughout the United States. This guide attempts to sort through the many sources of information to identify items that impact rural America. Key websites listed here offer current and comprehensive news releases, policy briefs, and legislative actions that potentially affect all Americans and the future of their health care.