Rural Health
News by Topic: Specialty care
Nov 12, 2024 - Highlights an initiative of the Central Alabama VA to increase access to eye care services for rural veterans. Describes the use of a telehealth platform, in combination with mobile clinic services, to provide central Alabama veterans with eye exams, glaucoma screenings, and follow-up care.
Source: VA News
Sep 30, 2024 - Highlights research project underway at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to develop a mobile imaging system to expand access to advanced medical screening in rural communities. Notes the importance of early screening for the effective treatment of a range of chronic health conditions, and the lack of both screening equipment and trained specialists in many rural areas.
Source: Chapelboro.com
CMS: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Federal Register
Sep 26, 2024 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) seeking comments on the reinstatement with change of an information collection titled "End Stage Renal Disease Annual Facility Survey Form." This form collects certification and other information about End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) facilities approved by Medicare to provide kidney dialysis and transplant services. Comments are due by November 25, 2024.
Source: Federal Register