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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The presentation discusses the three phases of SOAR development as well as collective impact success. Presented by Charles W. Fluharty (President and CEO, Rural Policy
This presentation answers the questions of: Innovating What? Diversifying How? Transitioning Where? Presented by Charles W. Fluharty (President and CEO, Rural Policy Research Institute) to
Next Generation: The Future of Arts & Culture Placemaking in Rural America, engages artists, organizations and communities across public and private sectors to advance collaboration, innovative
Central Appalachian economic woes are a warning to energy-boom regions, rural expert saysThere is no quick fix to reviving a rural economy hit hard by
BATON ROUGE, La, – Matt Fannin has spent much of his career researching the economics behind rural communities. His work has helped improve health access
COAL:Appalachia starts long, scary slog beyond miningManuel Quiñones, E&E reporterGreenwire: Tuesday, March 17, 2015Chuck Fluharty parachutes into busted rural economies and tries to figure out
Last week, RUPRI’s President and CEO Chuck Fluharty joined Art of the Rural’s Program Director Savannah Barrett and M12 (artist collective)’s Director of Programs Kirsten
This Policy Brief shares insights into initial strategic decisions and challenges of four Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) with a rural presence, one from each census
RUPRI Health Panel Provided Comments to CMS-1461-P [42 CFR Part 425] Proposed Rule Medicare Program; Medicare Shared Savings Program: Accountable Care Organizations. February 6th, 2015.
This presentation discusses how hospitals should respond and why response should be other than incremental adjustment. It will touch base on change and how it
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