Rural Health
News by Topic: Service delivery models
Aug 10, 2026 - Discusses the MAT Mobile Clinic in Iowa, a mobile unit offering both medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders and wraparound services to improve recovery outcomes. The mobile unit improves access to treatment in rural communities, builds the knowledge base of local providers, and addresses stigma associated with substance use.
Source: Iowa Stories
Aug 10, 2026 - Highlights a redesign of traditional eye exam equipment that is portable. The equipment was developed at the Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine to make comprehensive eye exams more accessible in rural communities and allow for collaboration with specialists.
Source: Texas A&M Stories
Aug 10, 2026 - Describes a community paramedicine program in Idaho and hopes to expand it using Rural Health Transformation Program funding. Discusses the role paramedics play in addressing chronic and non-urgent health conditions in areas with workforce shortages.
Source: Idaho Capital Sun
Aug 7, 2026 - Announces guidance regarding rural telecommunication rates for the Rural Health Care Program through the Federal Communications Commission.
Source: Universal Service Administrative Co.
Related funding:
Rural Health Care Telecommunications (Telecom) Program
Aug 6, 2026 - Describes a telehealth pilot program in Montana to address rural child abuse by connecting rural providers with training, resources, and referrals to medical providers who have specialized training in child abuse care. Discusses the lifelong health, wellness, and economic challenges that can be avoided through early intervention.
Source: University of Montana News
Aug 5, 2026 - Highlights a new mobile outreach bus working in Knox County, Indiana. The bus aims to offer health and human services for those with transportation barriers, including people in the surrounding rural communities.
Source: WTHI
Aug 4, 2026 - Summarizes recent research finding that the first 5 years of the Veterans Affairs Clinical Resource Hubs program saw increased use of telemental health services among rural veterans. The study also found a shift in care delivery from clinic-based video visits to video visits in patients' homes.
Source: VA Health Systems Research News
Aug 3, 2026 - Describes a statewide program to add high-speed internet portals in Oklahoma libraries. The portals will allow for telehealth appointments, job interviews, and more.
Source: KOSU, NPR
Jul 31, 2026 - Describes a heart failure care program in rural West Virginia pharmacies. The program includes care coordination between local pharmacists and cardiovascular specialists to support consistent care and identify medication-related concerns early for rural patients.
Source: WVU Medicine
Jul 28, 2026 - Announces new proposed legislation that would offer federal funding to incentivize interstate mental healthcare through telehealth with the goal of increasing access to care for rural communities.
Source: Office of Senator Angus King