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Feb 12, 2024 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) making technical and typographical corrections to the November 16, 2023, final rule. This notice is effective February 12, 2024, and is applicable January 1, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Feb 12, 2024 - Discusses policy measures both in South Dakota and nationally aiming to increase access to telehealth for rural older adults. Notes workforce shortages and reliable internet as current challenges in offering telehealth.
Source: McKnights Senior Living
Feb 7, 2024 - A New York medical center will install telehealth kiosks in banks in 3 rural towns. The kiosks will offer privacy for measuring various health indicators as well as virtual consultations with healthcare providers.
Source: Finger Lakes 1
Feb 2, 2024 - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Advisory Council (NAC) will hold a virtual public meeting on February 29, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern. Agenda items include remarks from the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use; updates on SAMHSA priorities; follow up on topics from the previous meeting; updates on SAMHSA priorities; and presentations and discussions on Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC); the release of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP) and how 988 fits into it; homelessness; and a general council discussion and public comments. Registration is required to attend the meeting. Individuals interested in making oral presentations must notify Carlos Castillo by 1:00 p.m. Eastern on February 22, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Jan 31, 2024 - Highlights the role high-speed internet, digital tools, artificial intelligence, and telehealth play in providing convenient and quality healthcare in rural North Carolina, particularly for older adults and people with disabilities. Notes barriers that remain such as access to high-speed internet, costs for expensive devices, and digital literacy.
Source: Carolina Public Press
Jan 29, 2024 - Highlights increased participation in accountable care organization (ACO) initiatives from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services including in rural and underserved areas.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Jan 29, 2024 - Highlights a program in rural Illinois assisting local leaders, business owners, hospital administrators, and more prepare for an influx in funding for broadband expansion. Describes the challenges rural counties often have in accessing federal funds. Discusses telehealth and agriculture as two areas expected to be positively impacted by faster internet service.
Source: The Daily Yonder
Jan 28, 2024 - Profiles a new health clinic opening in rural South Carolina. The clinic will offer diabetes management as well as mobile health units visiting the surrounding region.
Source: The Times and Democrat