As urbanization increases, an older, sicker and poorer population remains in rural America. Despite the health care challenges posed by these changes, promising initiatives can improve rural health.

There are fewer obstetricians and primary care providers in rural areas, and many rural communities have lost their hospitals.

This Research Insights summarizes a new study on overuse of health care by privately insured adults, finding geographic patterns that persist over time.

Nearly half of all U.S. counties lack a practicing OB-GYN, and the shortage is expected to grow, with projections showing as many as 8,800 fewer OB-GYNs practicing than will be needed in 2020. This webinar explored what’s driving shortages and share promising solutions.