Abstract
Rural residents have different health care needs compared to urban populations. There are economic, social and cultural as well as educational aspects that impacts the manner by which health care is delivered in rural areas. As a means to address the different health care needs of urban residents, legislators worked towards the development and implementation of policies that are perceived to improve the health and well being of the urban population. Included in these programs is the adoption of better payment plans, the promotion of wider and more affordable health insurance, and the alteration in the health care delivery ...