A project is work led by experts in a given field and funded by the LOR Foundation that addresses a common challenge in rural communities and results in insights and/or resources that can benefit rural places through the Mountain West and beyond.
Starting in 2026, states will be implementing approved Rural Health Transformation Fund (RHTP) programs totaling $50 billion over the next five years. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approved the initial state plans in late December 2025, which has…
This study, funded by LOR, analyzed a week’s worth of news—more than 26,000 stories from 191 outlets—to map the breadth of news coverage across Montana. Researchers identified each story’s topic and used mapping tools to identify the places it mentioned.…
Increasing cost of living has made Cortez less affordable for low- to middle-income earners, especially teachers. The school district has launched an effort to consider how best to deploy its resources, including closed or underutilized spaces such as the former…
The Center for Nursing Excellence, will bring together Southwest Health System, Axis Health System, Pagosa Springs Medical Center, Animas Surgical Hospital, and CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital to develop an innovative model of health care leadership development. Instead of internally-focused professional development…
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