The MinnesotA Rural Health(19)

Reduced reimbursement rates from insurers Medicaid cuts

Greater % of pop. dependent on MA in rural areas Competition –“big box” retailers, Mail Order, Challenges recruiting regular and relief staff Spousal issues for graduates Workload management Transition of ownership

Independent pharmacies: 48% of rural, 29% of urban

A. Traynor and T. SorensenCollege of Pharmacy