The Rural Policy Research Institute provides nonpartisan, research-based analysis and information on the challenges, needs, and opportunities facing rural communities.
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Professor Keith Mueller was featured in WalletHub’s recent piece regarding the best and worst states for health care. View Full Article
Teresa Kittridge presented a Keynote Presentation at the 2018 Rural Policy Form, held August 8-10, 2018, in Wickenburg, Arizona. This gathering of rural economic development professionals,
This paper will review elements of a robust rural primary care system, including development and maintenance of a high performance rural primary care system and
This paper discusses the realities and challenges of designing a market structure that will result in affordable health insurance being offered in rural markets, and
This testimony focuses on three areas of particular relevance, rural experience with Medicare’s accountable care organization and use of Telehealth. It will conclude with general
This statement focuses on three areas of particular relevance, rural experience with Medicare’s accountable care organization and use of Telehealth. It will conclude with general
May 24, 2018 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Keith Mueller, Ph.D., Interim Dean of the College of Public Health at the University of Iowa and Director
May 17, 2018 @ 2:00 pm – May 19, 2018 @ 5:00 pm DESCRIPTION Back To Your Roots 2018 is pleased to bring you three internationally renowned
This presentation explains the work of RUPRI and how it has utilized with communities and addresses the importance and critical need of arts and culture
May 11, 2018 – May 12, 2018 Theme: “Vulnerable Communities: Research, Policy, & Practice” The 2018 Small Cities Conference at Ball State University examines the economic and