Improving Rural Healthcare Access in Virginia: Challenges and Opportunities
Discover the challenges faced by rural physicians in Virginia, including practice closures and financial burdens. Explore opportunities for enhancing rural healthcare access, such as Medicaid/Medicare parity, telemedicine, and investing in physician wellness.
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Medical Society of Virginia The perspective of Virginia s rural physicians STERLING N. RANSONE JR., MD, FAAFP DELTAVILLE, VA FORMER PRESIDENT, MEDICAL SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA FORMER PRESIDENT, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS
Rural Health Access Challenges Independent practices and one doc shops in rural areas are closing, thus reducing access points for patients. Financial burden: Low reimbursement, payment delays, technical denials Administrative and legal burdens: prior authorization, medical malpractice coverage Emotional burden: workplace safety, burnout, undervaluing the profession
Opportunities to Improve Rural Health Access Medicaid/ Medicare Parity Expanding Broadband Access Evolving Telemedicine reimbursement Minimize insurer-led Medicine Invest in workplace safety measures Support the wellness of the existing physician workforce Preserve the team-based care model
Medical Society of Virginia The perspective of residents and the future of Virginia s physician workforce LAURA PEYTON ELLIS, MD TAPPAHANNOCK, VA PGY-3, OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
Rural Health Access Challenges- Specialty Care Maternity Care and Substance Use Disorder 70% of rural hospitals in Virginia do not have access to labor and delivery services. This produces unique challenges for OBGYN residents looking for employment in communities where they are most needed.
Rural Health Access Challenges- Specialty Care Maternity Care and Substance Use Disorder In 2021, VDH reported that accidental overdose accounted for 17.2% of pregnancy- associated mortalities. Access to mental health and substance use disorder services is key.
Opportunities to Improve Rural Health Access Maternal Care and Substance Use Disorder Consultation, education, and care navigation resources for perinatal and postpartum mental health and SUD care Fund the Physician Loan Repayment Program Increase reimbursement rates
