Rural Health
News by Topic: Racial and ethnic groups

CMS: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; Quality Reporting Programs, Including the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program; Health and Safety Standards for Obstetrical Services in Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals; Prior Authorization; Requests for Information; Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Eligibility; Medicaid Clinic Services Four Walls Exceptions; Individuals Currently or Formerly in Custody of Penal Authorities; Revision to Medicare Special Enrollment Period for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals; and All-Inclusive Rate Add-On Payment for High-Cost Drugs Provided by Indian Health Service and Tribal Facilities; Correcting Amendment Federal Register

Jan 13, 2025 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) making technical and typographic corrections to the November 27, 2024, final rule. This correcting amendment is effective January 8, 2025, and is applicable beginning January 1, 2025.

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HHS: Office of Minority Health, Organizational Structure Federal Register

Jan 10, 2025 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) updating the organizational structure for the Office of Minority Health (OMH). The name of the Division of Information and Education has been changed to the Division of Strategic Communication and Community Engagement (DCE).

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HHS: Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity Tribal Advisory Committee; Solicitation of Nominations for Delegates Federal Register

Jan 8, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) is accepting nominations of candidates to serve as primary and alternate delegates for the Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity Tribal Advisory Committee (CIIHE TAC). CIIHE TAC delegates must be elected tribal officials from a federally recognized tribe acting in their official capacity or individuals designated by an elected tribal official. There are vacancies for all IHS areas, except the Navajo and Tucson Areas. Nomination letters are encouraged by January 17, 2024, but will continue to accept nominations until all primary and alternate delegate positions are filled.

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IHS: Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority; Part G; Indian Health Service Headquarters, Office of the Director Federal Register

Jan 8, 2025 - Notice from the Indian Health Service amending the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority to reflect the reorganization of the IHS Office of the Director, Intergovernmental Affairs functions.

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RBS: Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Business Development Grant Program To Provide Technical Assistance for Rural Transportation Systems for Fiscal Year 2025 Federal Register

Jan 6, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service invites applications for the Technical Assistance for Rural Transportation (RT) systems grants to provide technical assistance and training to rural communities and Federally Recognized Native American Tribes (FRNAT) to help them improve their passenger transportation services and facilities. Applications are due by April 7, 2025.

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FCC: Connect America Fund, Alaska Connect Fund, Connect America Fund-Alaska Plan, ETC Annual Reports and Certifications, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible To Receive Universal Service Support, Universal Service Reform-Mobility Fund Federal Register

Dec 31, 2024 - Notice of final rule from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopting the November 1, 2024, Report and Order regarding the continued support for the advancement of modern mobile and fixed broadband service in Alaska. The FCC moves forward with establishing the Alaska Connect Fund (ACF) program to provide ongoing and certain support to both mobile and fixed carriers receiving Universal Service Fund high-cost support in Alaska through 2034. This final rule is effective January 30, 2025.

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SD's Native Population Sees 'Double Whammy' of Health Barriers

Dec 31, 2024 - Highlights challenges in healthcare access for American Indian and Alaska Natives in South Dakota. Notes that underfunding of the Indian Health Service, historic discrimination, and rural-specific challenges lead to health disparities for South Dakota tribes.

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IHS: Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority; Part G; Indian Health Service; Headquarters, Office of the Director, Office of Quality Federal Register

Dec 30, 2024 - Notice from the Indian Health Service amending the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority to reflect the reorganization of the IHS Office of the Office of Quality.

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Riverton Woman "Dumbfounded" To Be Named One of the Best EMTs in the Nation

Dec 29, 2024 - Profiles a young emergency medical technician in Riverton, Wyoming who recently received national recognition from the American Ambulance Association. Describes her efforts to improve the relationship between local emergency services and residents of the Wind River Reservation. Details her work to bring an ambulance on standby to a local powwow, which also provided an opportunity for educational outreach and cultural exchange.

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Equity in Conservation Spotlight: Supporting Village-Driven Agriculture in Rural Alaska

Dec 27, 2024 - Presents an overview of an initiative working to increase food sovereignty and security through support for small-scale agriculture in remote Alaska Native villages. Describes services including educational outreach, farm tours, and resource referrals. Notes that the program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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