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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Oct. 9 released its first report on how states are implementing funds from the Rural Health Transformation Program, which will distribute $50 billion to rural providers from fiscal year 2026 to FY 2030. The report covers the period from Dec. 29, 2025…
There are now 1,136 confirmed measles cases in Pennsylvania this year amid the state’s outbreak, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced Oct. 9. Of those, 219 individuals have been hospitalized and five people have died. Nationally, there have been 4,080 confirmed cases of measles this year…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released 2027 Medicare Advantage plan information, including star ratings, through the Medicare Plan Finder. With Medicare open enrollment beginning Oct. 15, these data can help Medicare beneficiaries evaluate their coverage options, including…
The AHA, the Maine Hospital Association and four safety-net hospitals Oct. 9 filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine challenging changes by the Department of Health and Human Services to the 340B Drug Pricing Program that would expand the use of a proposed rebate model…
A study by the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center found that between 2007 and 2023, the percentage of midwife-attended births rose in both rural and urban settings and was higher in states that had full midwifery practice authority policies. The study, supported by the…
A joint advisory released Oct. 8 by U.S. and international agencies warns of Chinese government-linked cyber threat actors using automated and hands-on hacking tools to steal sensitive data from critical infrastructure organizations, including healthcare, across the U.S. and abroad. The advisory…
The Department of Homeland Security Oct. 8 issued a proposed rule that would establish new fees for foreign students seeking Optional Practical Training, a program that allows F-1 students to work in the U.S. in positions related to their field of study after graduation.
The National Security Agency Oct. 8 released guidance for critical infrastructure organizations that recommends adopting high-impact zero trust strategies to improve cybersecurity for operational technology.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Oct. 7 announced the launch of the Super Intelligence for Healthcare Improvement Initiative, a two-part artificial intelligence competition focusing on medical evidence reviews and data.
In preparation for this year’s National Rural Health Day celebration on Nov. 19, the AHA has curated resources, stories and events that showcase the difference rural healthcare providers make every day.