The Rural Surgeons
Film
Project
Generally described as a population of less than 50,000, the beauty of "rural" is that it's all over the map! Not only is rural in every state, but its degrees vary a great deal. You may only be able to support one surgeon or have a catchment area that can support a sizable group of surgeons in a variety of specialties. Though you may be by the ocean, surrounded by vast plains or mountains, you are not alone!
RESOURCES
Specific To:
The Calling of Rural Surgery
Teaser shown at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, Chicago 2012.
CODE BLUE: Resuscitating Rural Surgery
Helpful Organizations
Video shared at American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, Chicago 2015.
National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health
Each state has it's own office of rural health, all connected & supported by the NOSORH.
FACT SHEET: Affordable Care Act by the Numbers
Educational Resources by Topic
Rural General Surgery Committee Summary of Discussions,Reccommendations and Tactics
National Rural Health Association
NRHA has over 20,000 members and strives to provide leadership on rural issues.
American College of Surgeons
Established in 1913, this surgical society is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of surgical care.
National Rural Health Resource Center
A nonprofit organization that provides technical assistance, tools and resources to improve health care in rural communities.
Rural Health Research Gateway
Provides access to publications and projects funded by the FORHP.
Care Coordination in Rural Communities Supporting the High Performance Rural Health System
American Medical Association
Provides our government recommendations to improve American health.
The Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement
A network that bonds regions in collaborative ways to improve heathcare.
Multi-Region Innovation Pilots
Better Care & Outcomes at Lower Cost
Healthcare Costs & their Adverse Effects on U.S. Economy
Interesting Links
A video from 26th Rural Health Policy Institute in Washington D.C.
American College of Surgeons on the General Surgeon shortage.
American Medical Association Alliance
Network of physicians and their spouces on both state and national levels. AccelState Alliances
Rural General Surgery Coalition
A network of well-informed and action-oriented folks looking to solidify the access to general surgery for rural populations. E-mail Jonathan Sprague to join!
Rural Health Information Hub
Information, opportunities and resources on rural health, funded by Federal Office of Rural Health Policy.