Rural Health
News by Topic: Healthcare needs and services
Oct 17, 2024 - Announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of receipt of an application for continued recognition of American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, dba QUAD A, as a national accrediting organization for outpatient physical therapy providers that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. Comments are due by November 18, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 17, 2024 - Highlights drivers of stress for farmers in Ohio and the associated high suicide rate when compared to the general population. Discusses barriers to accessing mental healthcare and local initiatives to connect the agriculture community with resources.
Source: The Ohio Newsroom
CDC: Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
Federal Register
Oct 16, 2024 - Notice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) allowing an additional 30 days for comments on an information collection request titled "CDC and ATSDR Health Message Testing System (HMTS)." HMTS enables programs across CDC and ATSDR to collect the information they require in a timely manner to ensure quality and prevent waste in the dissemination of health information by CDC to the public; refine message concepts and test draft; and guide the action of health communication officials who are responding to health emergencies, Congressionally-mandated campaigns with short timeframes, media-generated public concern, and more. Comments are due within 30 days of this notice.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 16, 2024 - Announces a large donation to the Dartmouth Health Advanced Response Team in New Hampshire which transports patients from rural areas to healthcare facilities across New England. The funding will offer 3 phases of improvement including new equipment, an emergency medical technician training program, and software.
Source: VT Digger
Oct 16, 2024 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeking comments on an information collection titled "Prevention Communication Formative Research." The information collected will be used to improve communication, products, and services that support key office activities including Healthy People, Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, health literacy and healthy aging, and more. Comments are due by November 15, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 16, 2024 - Describes rural-specific needs when offering community-based palliative care. Discusses community involvement, planning for palliative care in a community, and payment models.
Source: Hospice News