Rural Health
News by Topic: Emergency preparedness and response
Jun 26, 2025 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services
Administration (HRSA) seeking comments on an information
collection regarding a form related to the COVID-19
Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and American Rescue Plan (ARP)
rural payment reporting activities. The information
collection is used to assess if statutory and programmatic
requirements are met; conduct audits; report on findings
with respect to the disbursements of PRF and ARP Rural
payments; and for the program evaluation. Comments are due
by August 25, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 24, 2025 - Advises health and public health organizations to prepare
for the potential of increased cyber threats. Includes
suggestions such as reviewing vulnerability management
strategies, contingency plans, and implementing increased
actions and routines focused on a defensive cybersecurity
position. Shares the related Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)
Bulletin and additional resources to enhance cybersecurity
for health and public health organizations.
Source: Office of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection (OCIP), Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)
CMS: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Federal Register
Jun 20, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking comment on the following information collections: 1) Healthcare Fraud Prevention Partnership (HFPP) Data Sharing and Information Exchange; 2) Medicare Part D Manufacturer Discount Program; and 3) Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Providers Participating Providers and Suppliers. Comments are due by August 19, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
CDC: Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory Committee to the Director
Federal Register
Jun 16, 2025 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking nominations for membership on the Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD). The ACD consists of up to 15 experts knowledgeable in areas pertinent to the CDC mission, including public health, infectious disease, data science and Artificial Intelligence (AI), global health, public health preparedness, and related fields. Nominations are due by July 16, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 14, 2025 - Announces $1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of
Labor to support disaster-relief jobs and training
opportunities for West Virginia residents impacted by
recent severe storms. Notes that the funding was
distributed to Workforce West Virginia through the Disaster
Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant program.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor
May 6, 2025 - Announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding new food assistance approved for 13 Kentucky counties impacted by recent storms, tornadoes, and flooding. Notes that residents of 13 Kentucky counties may now be eligible for food assistance through USDA's Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). Includes additional information on eligibility and how to apply for assistance.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture