Rural Health
Thirty California Counties Sue Drug Companies That Make Opioid Painkillers
Thirty California counties—home to more than 10 million people—are suing drug companies that manufacture and market opioid painkillers.
Is Telemedicine a Feasible for Rural America's Opioid Epidemic?
Remote treatment options make addiction care more accessible, but it's no panacea for the opioid epidemic.
Are Nurses the Key to the Future of Health Care?
A new report concludes that premature death rates are up in rural counties. Are nurse practitioners the answer?
What Happens When Like Marries Like?
The surprising consequences of assortative mating on rural health.
How Drones Can Help Rural Clinics
A new study finds that drones can indeed be trusted to deliver blood samples.