Rural Health
News by Topic: Statistics and data
Nov 2, 2026 - Discusses quality rural stroke care and how one hospital system has worked to address rural-specific challenges. Discusses telemedicine, efficient workflows, data gathering, and having teams both inside the hospital and outside it involved.
Source: American Medical Association
Nov 2, 2026 - Notice from the U.S. Census Bureau seeking comments on proposed revisions to the American Community Survey (ACS) and Puerto Rico Community Survey. Among other things, proposed revisions include removing questions regarding solar panels and veterans period of military service from the ACS in 2028. Comments are due by January 4, 2027.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 26, 2026 - The Census Bureau is seeking comments on proposed revisions to the High-Frequency Surveys Program/Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS). HTOPS, a progression from the Household Pulse Survey, is an experimental data product designed to measure household trends and outlooks, understand changes in household conditions, and respond to emerging data needs while maintaining a flexible platform for experimentation and methodological research. Comments are due by December 28, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 21, 2026 - Notice from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) seeking comments on an information collection titled "Data Security Requirements for Accessing Confidential Data (OMB Control Number: 0930-0396)—Extension" regarding the use of and processing of applications in the standard application process (SAP) Portal to request confidential data from the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality. Comments are due November 20, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 9, 2026 - Announces a new interactive map from the Alaska Earthquake Center to help Alaskan coastal communities prepare for tsunamis. Notes that smaller communities have less data available and so less precise evacuation information. Community leaders can work with the Alaska Earthquake Center to update the available information.
Source: KTOO
SAMHSA: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Federal Register
Oct 9, 2026 - Notice from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) seeking comments on the extension of a generic clearance to conduct qualitative research to gain a better understanding of emerging substance use and mental health policy issues; improve the development and quality of instruments; and ensure SAMHSA leadership, centers, and offices have recent data and information for program and policy decision-making. Comments are due by December 8, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
SAMHSA: Agency Information Collection Activities Comment Request
Federal Register
Oct 8, 2026 - Notice from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) seeking comments on proposed revisions to the National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey (N-SUMHSS), which collects information on the substance use and mental health treatment facility locations, characteristics, and use of substance use and mental health treatment services. Proposed changes include revising the questionnaire's content on crisis services and faith-based organizations, and targeted clarifications to existing N-SUMHSS questionnaire items. Comments are due by December 7, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 5, 2026 - Notice from the U.S. Census Bureau extending the comment period for the September 10, 2026, proposed rule. Comments are now due November 2, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Census Bureau: Notice of Data Sharing Activity
Federal Register
Oct 2, 2026 - Notice from the U.S. Census Bureau announcing its intent to share business data with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) of the Department of Commerce. The Census Bureau will share data collected through surveys that request voluntary response and that impose no legal obligation to supply information. BEA will use select data from the Census Bureau's economic surveys to achieve efficiencies and increased accuracy in the preparation of U.S. economic statistics. The data sharing is effective October 2, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 30, 2026 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting information from public health, healthcare, health information exchange, and other organizations serving rural communities on how to support secure, scalable, standards-based public health data exchange. Comments are due November 20, 2026.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Rural Health