Rural Health
News by Topic: Federally Qualified Health Centers
Nov 2, 2026 - Announces the distribution of Rural Health Transformation Program funding in Ohio. Funded projects focus on increased access to care for children through school-based health centers as well as vision and oral health programs in schools.
Source: Office of Governor Mike DeWine
Oct 20, 2026 - The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking comments on an information collection regarding revisions to multiple forms used for monitoring and evaluating the Health Center Program. Comments are due by November 19, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 9, 2026 - A Maine health center has avoided bankruptcy after receiving funds from Maine's Rural Health Transformation Program. The funding will allow the facility to use a new medical records system and alternative payment models.
Source: Maine Public
HRSA: Health Center Program Performance Period Extensions
Federal Register
Sep 24, 2026 - The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announces the extension of funds for certain health centers to avoid a gap in services while HRSA awards funds through the fiscal year 2027 Service Area Competition. Health centers with a current period of performance of January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2026, or February 1, 2023, through January 31, 2027, will receive an extension of funds through June 30, 2027. Health centers with a current period of performance of March 1, 2023, through February 28, 2027, will receive an extension with funds through July 31, 2027.
Source: Federal Register