MERC Site Survey Results, Fall 2012
Question: Which of the following categories describe how MERC funds were used in the last year
to train students/residents and faculty within your facility?
(231 responses, multiple answers allowed)
Question: MDH and State policymakers are interested in the effects of MERC funding. How have
MERC funds been a benefit to health profession education at your facility?
(Answers ranked in order of frequency)
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Ability for professionals to spend more time teaching students
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Compensation for the fact that CMS does not provide funding for training
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Ability to serve Medicaid patients below the cost of care
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Funding for tools/supplies/subscriptions to medical journals
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Indirect cost of education
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Tuition reduction
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Outreach clinical operations
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Funding for temporary housing for students in rural areas
Question: What does your organization believe are the most important health profession education
issues facing Minnesota?
(Answers ranked in order of frequency)
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Looming shortage of healthcare professionals, especially primary care
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Shortage of all types of healthcare professionals in rural areas
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High cost of education to students
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Training opportunities in rural areas
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The role of insurance companies in deciding what care will be made available to patients
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Training to deal with diabetic and obesity related issues
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Distribution of residency spots to lucrative sub-specialty training which reimburse institutions more for
procedural rather than preventive care