Rural Health
News by Topic: Research methods and resources
Nov 4, 2026 - Discusses the overlapping populations that are both socially vulnerable and hard-to-survey, including how both of those groups are measured. Notes how findings can be used to identify communities in need of additional outreach when conducting research.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Newsroom
Nov 2, 2026 - Discusses non-emergency medical transportation, including both the benefits of the service and the health impacts on patients who lack transportation. Highlights ongoing research investigating the service in Minnesota, including the impact on hospital finances, reimbursement issues, and certifying drivers.
Source: The Daily Yonder
Oct 29, 2026 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) seeking comments on a generic information collection umbrella titled "ASPE Umbrella Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Research and Assessment (OMB #0990-0421)." Qualitative data and information collected from activities carried out under this generic clearance will inform internal analyses, surface areas for further research, and provide opportunities for engagement and collaboration with key stakeholders. Comments are due by December 28, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 26, 2026 - The Census Bureau is seeking comments on proposed revisions to the High-Frequency Surveys Program/Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS). HTOPS, a progression from the Household Pulse Survey, is an experimental data product designed to measure household trends and outlooks, understand changes in household conditions, and respond to emerging data needs while maintaining a flexible platform for experimentation and methodological research. Comments are due by December 28, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 23, 2026 - Describes a newly funded project aiming to increase the participation of rural communities in clinical research and strengthen research partnerships with rural areas across the Southwest. Planned clinical research studies will investigate using telehealth to manage chronic disease and the impact of community doulas on maternal health outcomes.
Source: UNM Health Sciences News
Sep 22, 2026 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeking comments on an information collection request titled "Questionnaire and Data Collection Testing, Evaluation, and Research for HRSA." Information collected will be used to inform the development of new questions, questionnaires, and tools; pilot/pre-test instruments under development; and identify problems in instruments currently in use. Comments are due by October 22, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 17, 2026 - Notice from the U.S. Census Bureau seeking comments on Current Population Survey (CPS) Annual Social and Economic Supplement (ASEC) field tests related to self-response. The 2027 Field Test will be the first time that the ASEC supplement will be administered as a self-response mode, and will evaluate the comparability of computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) questions to internet self-response (ISR) questions and the impact of changing question wording and response categories. Comments are due by November 16, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
SAMHSA: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Federal Register
Sep 17, 2026 - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is seeking comments on proposed revisions to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Among other things, proposed updates for the 2027 NSDUH include revisions and additions to the Special Drugs module to prevent inconsistent reporting of last use of specific drugs with earlier modules; addition to the Mental Health Services Utilization module to capture past 12-month use of a Crisis Line service; and additions to the Emerging Issues module to measure past 12-month use of glucagon-like peptide-1 medications (GLP-1s), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), mood stabilizers, and antipsychotic medications. Comments are due by November 16, 2026.
Source: Federal Register