A gulf exists between urban educators and rural home health providers resulting in a lack of available training and education in rural America. This article details the purpose behind the federal government’s AHEC legislation responsible for the development of Area Health Education Centers in rural pockets of America. Home health agencies in rural America will find this article useful as it will undoubtedly open up existent opportunities for health care education.
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