Rural Roads- The RCORPodcast.
The Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) is a multi-year initiative by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that supports grantees working to address behavioral healthcare issues in their communities. RCORP funding allows grantees to sustain programs and activities that improve access to quality behavioral healthcare services, including substance use disorder (SUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD) services, in rural areas. This podcast focuses on the topics and issues most relevant for RCORP grantees nationwide. This podcast is supported by JBS International, Inc, through a grant award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov. Hosts: Isha Taylor-Kamara and Tim Rabolt; Producer: Samantha Garonzik; Editor: Alex Serban
Rural Roads- The RCORPodcast.
58: Transportation Is Medicine
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Season 2
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Episode 21
Rural transportation poses a lot of challenges and obstacles, but also some unique opportunities. Theresa Lemus joins the podcast as a guest-host to talk "Transportation Is Medicine" with Valerie Lefler, Executive Director and Founder of Feonix Mobility Rising and Amy Pina, Clinical Director, Coastal Plains Integrated Health
Timeline:
- What does Transportation Is Medicine look like? 2:10
- Set the stage, what are the transportation challenges in the Coastal Bend of Texas? 4:00
- Who are the community partners involved in your project? 7:00
- What are the transportation needs of patients to treat and prevent Opioid Use Disorder for people in rural areas? 9:00
- How is Feonix’s approach to transportation different from traditional Medicaid transportation? 15:00
- How does supporting access to social determinants of health impact patient outcomes? 16:35
- What types of trips are most needed by patients outside of getting to and from doctor appointments? 19:00
- What is a common misunderstanding in the industry about rural transportation? 26:00
- What is your vision for the future of mobility in rural areas and complex healthcare needs? 30:40
