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Rural Perspective

Culture & Coverage Forum. Rural Perspective. Terri Hurst, MSW Policy Analyst. Colorado Rural Health Center. Culture & Coverage Forum. Serve as State Office of Rural Health Programs & Services Federally certified Rural Health Clinics (52) Critical Access Hospitals (29)

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Rural Perspective

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  1. Culture & Coverage Forum Rural Perspective Terri Hurst, MSW Policy Analyst

  2. Colorado Rural Health Center Culture & Coverage Forum Serve as State Office of Rural Health Programs & Services • Federally certified Rural Health Clinics (52) • Critical Access Hospitals (29) • Provider Recruitment & Retention • Grant Programs • Community Development • Advocacy

  3. What is Rural? Culture & Coverage Forum

  4. What is Rural? Culture & Coverage Forum Colorado – 4 distinct regions • Eastern Plains, Front Range (urban), Rural Resort, Western Slope Over 20 definitions of “rural” used by federal government in regards to healthcare Approximately 80% of Colorado • (~ 17% of population)

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  7. Considerations: Rural Outreach & Enrollment Culture & Coverage Forum Lack of staff & time to enroll in-house RHCs must have strong relationships with other entities to refer patients to RHCs receive better reimbursement for Medicaid than CHP+ Sliding fee scale may be more appealing to both the clinic & patient

  8. Considerations: Rural Outreach & Enrollment Culture & Coverage Forum Mistrust of government Strong sense of individualism Stigma Small town politics – may not want others to know they are receiving government assistance Unknown how many providers are accepting NEW Medicaid & CHP+ or how long the wait is

  9. Considerations: Rural Outreach & Enrollment Culture & Coverage Forum Insurance coverage is an important part in allowing an individual access to healthcare services, though an insurance card alone does not guarantee access.

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