Rural Health
News by Topic: Access
Jun 30, 2025 - Pre-publication notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcing a 6-year model, the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model. This model will test the implementation of technology-enabled prior authorization processes for select services, with the aim of reducing fraud, waste (including low-value care), and abuse in Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) in six states: Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Washington. This notice is effective January 1, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
VA: Veterans Rural Health Advisory Committee, Notice of Meeting
Federal Register
Jun 26, 2025 - The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) will hold a virtual
public meeting on July 22, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m. Eastern. Agenda items include updates from VA
leadership, the Executive Director of the VA Office of
Rural Health, and the Committee Chair, as well as
presentations by subject matter experts on general rural
healthcare access.
Source: Federal Register
FCC: Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program
Federal Register
Jun 10, 2025 - Notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking comments on a new computer matching program between the FCC, the Universal Service Administrative Company, and Minnesota Department of Human Services to verify the eligibility of applicants and subscribers to Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). These programs are designed to facilitate and support access to affordable broadband services for low-income consumers and families. Comments are due by July 10, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 29, 2025 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) making technical corrections to the April 15, 2025, final rule. These corrections are effective May 29, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
FCC: Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program
Federal Register
May 28, 2025 - Notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking comments on a new computer matching program between the FCC, the Universal Service Administrative Company, and the Arizona Department of Economic Security to verify the eligibility of applicants and subscribers to Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). These programs are designed to facilitate and support access to affordable broadband services for low-income consumers and families. Comments are due by June 27, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
CMS: Request for Information; Health Technology Ecosystem
Federal Register
May 16, 2025 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) seeking comments regarding the market of digital health products for Medicare beneficiaries and the state of data interoperability and broader health technology infrastructure. Information collected may be used to inform CMS and Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC) efforts to lead infrastructure progress in this market, increase beneficiary access to effective digital capabilities needed to make informed health decisions, and increase data availability for all stakeholders contributing to health outcomes. Comments are due by June 16, 2025.
Source: Federal Register