https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/emergency-preparedness-and-response Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Emergency preparedness and response - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/changing-narratives-strengthening-rural-hospital-cybersecurity Summarizes comments from a HIMSS26 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum discussing cybersecurity for rural hospitals. Covers topics including regional collaboration, communicating with facility administration, and cybersecurity workforce. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38325 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/06/2026-02371/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-for-omb-review-comment-request The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers; 2) 13th SOW Quality Innovation Network—Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) and American Indian Alaskan Native (AIAN) Measure Data Collection; and 3) Conditions of Participation for Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities' (PRTFs) Use of Restraint & Seclusion. Comments are due by March 9, 2026. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38227 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.texastribune.org/2026/01/29/texas-july-4-hill-country-flood-kerr-county-mental-health-assessment/ Describes an increase in mental health needs in rural Kerr County, Texas following devastating floods in July 2025. Discusses the long-term impact of trauma, limited mental healthcare options in the area, and planned philanthropic funding to address the community's mental health needs. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38209 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600