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News by Topic: Access

Aug 17, 2026 - Highlights a Future Farmers of America project in Missouri to address food insecurity in rural and other communities.
Source: WGEM
Aug 17, 2026 - New philanthropic funding has been allocated for a Wyoming program that will expand and enhance stroke care across the state. Discusses the impact of distance to care on stroke outcomes and highlights positive outcomes for similar programs in other states.
Source: Cap City News
Aug 17, 2026 - Highlights a program educating community members and area social workers on the experiences of individuals and families in poverty in their rural communities. The goal of the event is to increase understanding about common healthcare challenges, as well as ways local organizations can reach the community.
Source: The Preston County News & Journal
Aug 14, 2026 - Offers an interview with a community pharmacist discussing the role pharmacies play in overcoming healthcare and vaccine access challenges for rural communities.
Source: Drug Topics
Aug 13, 2026 - Announces $102 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to expand the Health Center Program. Notes that this program provides comprehensive primary care to 1 in 5 rural residents.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Aug 11, 2026 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requesting comments on the process used to accelerate Medicare coverage through the Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) coverage pathway for new technologies. The RAPID coverage pathway will provide accelerated Medicare beneficiary access to certain eligible Class II and Class III Food and Drug Administration Breakthrough-designated Devices. Comments are due October 13, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 11, 2026 - Discusses risks associated with farming, prevention measures, and how emergency medical services can save lives. Highlights how access to EMS can be challenging for rural areas and the importance of volunteers for maintaining services.
Source: Farm Progress: Dakota Farmer
Aug 10, 2026 - 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 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to verify the eligibility of applicants and subscribers to Lifeline. This program is designed to facilitate and support access to affordable broadband services for low-income consumers and families. Comments are due by September 9, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 10, 2026 - Summarizes a panel at an agricultural conference discussing farmer mental health. Discusses stigma, health insurance access, preventive care, healthcare access, and the impact of healthcare on rural communities.
Source: Oklahoma Farm Report
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