Research From the Front Lines.

Articles, policy papers, and peer-reviewed research written by members of the ARHP team on rural hospital sustainability, workforce development, behavioral health, and food as medicine.

Boagni, M. Leadership through listening: A conversation with Brad Nye Healthcare Journal of Arkansas, 13(4), 50–51 Read ↗ Watson, C. Redefining the front line: EMS & the future of care in Arkansas Healthcare Journal of Arkansas, 13(3), 44–45 Read ↗ Boagni, M. Building a better rural healthcare system in Arkansas—together Healthcare Journal of Arkansas, 13(2), 44–45 Read ↗ Cox, C. Food is medicine: Addressing chronic disease through nutrition, policy, and health system integration Healthcare Journal of Arkansas, 13(1), 44–46 Read ↗ Watson, C. Aligning & optimizing Arkansas’s hospital designations: Policy, authority, and access Healthcare Journal of Arkansas, 12(6), 44–46 Read ↗ Boagni, M. Leading without a road map: Why rural healthcare boards need education to sustain our communities Healthcare Journal of Arkansas, 12(5), 44–46 Read ↗ Nichols, A. The rural advantage: How partnerships, especially with FQHCs, are the lifeline for healthcare in our communities Healthcare Journal of Arkansas, 12(4), 68–69 Read ↗ Watson, C. We are all in this together: Unifying rural healthcare in Arkansas Healthcare Journal of Arkansas, 12(2), 48–49 Read ↗ Hadden, K., Boagni, M., Parham, J., Patterson, C., & Gardner, S. Design and impact of a novel rural hospital alliance Southern Medical Journal, 117(2), 67–71 Read ↗ Bridewell, M. B. Arkansas Rural Health Partnership program initiatives: Healthcare provider training, education, and support services Healthcare Journal of Arkansas, 8(5), 44–46 Read ↗ Bridewell, M. B. Solutions to building a rural healthcare workforce Healthcare Journal of Arkansas, 8(6), 50–52 Read ↗ Bridewell, M. B. Arkansas Rural Health Partnership program initiatives: Healthcare workforce pipeline Healthcare Journal of Arkansas, 8(4), 38–39 Read ↗ Bridewell, M. B. Rural healthcare: A time for collaboration Healthcare Journal of Arkansas, 8(2), 58–59 Read ↗ Bridewell, M. B. Behavioral health: A rural crisis Healthcare Journal of Arkansas, 8(1), 56–57 Read ↗ Bridewell, M., & Shahan, M. NRHA policy paper: Rural hospital CEO turnover National Rural Health Association Read ↗

Independent studies, policy briefs, and case studies from national organizations examining ARHP programs and the rural Arkansas communities the partnership serves.

Kona, M., Houston, M., Clark, J., & Walsh-Alker, E. Assessing the effectiveness of policies to improve access to primary care for underserved populations: A case study analysis of Columbia County, Arkansas Milbank Memorial Fund Read ↗ Lutz, A. A prescription for better rural nutrition: Good Food Rx program serves rural seniors National Rural Health Association Read ↗ Azalea Health Remote installation, full interoperability: DeWitt Hospital & Nursing Home Case study Read ↗ Parento, E. W. Supporting rural health: Practical solutions for state policymakers Milbank Memorial Fund Read ↗