Resource Human-Centered Design

Re-Imagining Rural Health: Themes, Concepts, and Next steps from the CMS Innovation Center “Hackathon” Series

This report explores innovative solutions and insights from CMS Innovation Center's Hackathon series to address the unique healthcare challenges faced by rural, Tribal, and geographically isolated communities.

Published Year: 2024

The document examines the challenges and opportunities in rural health care, focusing on issues like provider shortages, infrastructure gaps, and workforce limitations.

It reviews lessons from previous rural health models, outlines new CMS initiatives, and highlights innovative ideas from 2024 events, emphasizing the importance of tailored payment models, improved data infrastructure, community-driven solutions, and regulatory flexibility for sustainable rural health transformation.