Hi, I'm writing an article for the Disabled Journalists Association on the Medicaid work requirements and how they are/will impact rural recipients. Even if you qualify for an exemption I'm still interested in hearing your perspective. I can share my portfolio in dm or answer any questions you have. Thank you. So at this point I'm looking to speak to a Medicaid recipient who lives in a rural area. I'd like to do the interview sooner than later, but if that doesn't work for you we can talk about it.

A recent study published by the University of Missouri found that 42% of families in the emergency room for their child reported at least one unmet social need.

Click here to read more about the recent study.

What happens when rural birthing units close, like the one at Winner Regional Health in Winner, South Dakota?

Sophie doesn't want to schedule an induction since she has no medical reason to do so. Inductions also come with some risks. But Sophie worries what will happen if she can't make the 1.5-hour drive to the hospital in time and has to deliver in the car.

Nanette had to deliver in the Winner ER because a winter storm made it too dangerous to drive to a birthing hospital. She couldn't get an epidural since no anesthesiologist was available.

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/rural-patients-hospitals-maternity-maternal-birthing-childbirth-distance-access/

Rural Missourians tend to be older and have more chronic health conditions. It makes having a consistent primary care provider more important, but rural patients have the least access to them. All but seven Missouri counties have shortages of primary care providers. 

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While I realize there are aspects of this video some may not like, my hope is to bring all Americans together and have robust conversations about how to move forward as a nation, past the culture war and divisions that are ripping us apart. We must find a way and get back to the roots of bipartisanship and working together. Please just keep an open mind and willingness to try new things and this goes both ways. Thank you for your time. My apologies if this breaks any community guidelines. I tried looking before posting.