This section provides information on health in rural communities. Best Practices, planning tools, funding resources, and general assistance through federal and state programs and/or organizations in this area.
General
American Telemedicine Association American Telemedicine Association. ..."resource and advocate promoting access to medical care for consumers and health professionals via telecommunications technology."
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance GSA. CAO. Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division. A database of all Federal programs available to State and local governments; federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals.
Telemedicine Technical Assistance Documents: A Guide to Getting Started in Telemedicine DHHS. HRSA. Office for the Advancement of Telehealth. "This document was produced by a group of telehealth service providers who gave their time and effort because of their belief in telehealth technologies as a facilitator for more cost-effective health care services."