Trouble viewing this e-mail? Go to http://www.ruralhealthresearch.org/alerts/update/101508.html

Experiences of Critical Access Hospitals in the Provision of Emergency Medical Services (Policy Brief)

This brief presents NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis research conducted to better understand the experiences of CAHs in operating an EMS unit. Using key informant interviews, researchers examined motivations for acquiring EMS services and the effect of these services on the level of emergency care available in the community. The benefits and challenges that CAH providers face in operating EMS services are discussed.

Author contact information:
Michael Meit, MA, MPH
Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
meit-michael@norc.org
301-634-9324

Subscriber Services

To subscribe to the Rural Health Research Alerts - click here to go to subscription form.

To unsubscribe - Send an e-mail to info@ruralhealthresearch.org with the text 'Unsubscribe Research Alerts' in the subject line. (Please check that the message has not been forwarded to you before attempting to unsubscribe).

To change your subscribed e-mail address - Send an e-mail to info@ruralhealthresearch.org with the text 'Change Research Alerts Subscription' in the subject line and your old and new e-mail addresses in the text of the message.

This e-mail and research alert are a service of the Rural Health Research Gateway. The Rural Health Research Gateway does not assume any legal liability for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the information provided in this message. Web site links included in the message are for your convenience. The Rural Health Research Gateway is not responsible for the availability or content of these web sites. For additional services and information, see the Rural Health Research Gateway web site at http://www.ruralhealthresearch.org/ or call 701-777-0772.