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News by Topic: Technology for health and human services

Sep 29, 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 Connecticut Department of Social Services to verify the eligibility of applicants and subscribers to Lifeline. Lifeline provides discounted broadband and voice services to low-income consumers. Comments are due by October 29, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 29, 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 Georgia Department of Human Services, Department of Family and Children Services to verify the eligibility of applicants and subscribers to Lifeline. Lifeline provides discounted broadband and voice services to low-income consumers. Comments are due by October 29, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 22, 2026 - A new statewide collaboration has received funding to help rural North Carolina clinics and hospitals use artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Discusses ethical use of AI and an AI digital divide.
Source: UNC School of Medicine Newsroom
Sep 22, 2026 - Announces newly awarded funding for telehealth and technology-enabled learning projects focused on testing innovative solutions, increasing access to nutrition services, and improving provider retention to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce.
Source: Health Resources & Services Administration
Sep 21, 2026 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) seeks comments on how data intermediaries can be used to support secure, scalable, standards-based public health data exchange. Information collected will be used to evaluate and explore how data intermediaries can advance broader goals to prevent disease; detect emerging threats; drive state-of-the-art solutions that empower communities; and strengthen public health systems for a safer, healthier nation. Includes specific questions and topics of interest to the CDC. Comments are due by November 20, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 18, 2026 - Describes technology being used in Nebraska that may facilitate better access to healthcare for rural patients and enhanced training for healthcare students.
Source: WOWT
Sep 14, 2026 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announcing a change in the meeting of the Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC). The HITAC meeting scheduled for September 24, 2026, will now be held on October 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eastern.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 11, 2026 - Summarizes discussions in an August virtual session between the Indian Health Service's Health Information Technology Modernization Program and tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations regarding PATH EHR implementation. Includes links to offer feedback and connect with the program.
Source: Indian Health Service
Sep 9, 2026 - New funding has been awarded to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette as part of the state's Rural Health Transformation Program funding. Projects include the use of artificial intelligence that allow healthcare providers to identify areas of unmet need across the state and in their communities, as well as funding academic programs that give nursing students clinical experience and create new workforce initiatives.
Source: University of Louisiana Lafayette University News
Sep 9, 2026 - Notice from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) seeking comments on proposed revisions to the NTIA Internet Use Survey, also referred to as the Current Population Survey (CPS) Computer and Internet Use Supplement. Revisions reflect a re-examination of the questions and language in NTIA's Internet Use Survey to ensure the resulting data meets today's needs and will allow NTIA to respond to congressional concerns and directives. The proposed survey is available on the NTIA website. Includes specific questions and topics of interest to NTIA. Comments are due by November 9, 2026.
Source: Federal Register