https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/graduate-medical-education Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Graduate medical education - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://ktvz.com/news/jefferson-county/2026/08/06/3-new-doctors-join-madras-residency-program-aimed-at-expanding-rural-healthcare/ New medical residents are joining a rural Oregon practice as part of the Oregon Health & Science University graduate medical program. Discusses how the program can expand access to healthcare in central Oregon. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38859 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/04/2026-15833/medicare-program-hospital-inpatient-prospective-payment-systems-for-acute-care-hospitals-ipps-and Notice of a final rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revising the hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) for operating and capital-related costs of acute care hospitals for fiscal year 2027. This rule also makes changes to Medicare graduate medical education (GME) for teaching hospitals; payment policies and the annual payment rates for the Medicare prospective payment system (PPS) for inpatient hospital services provided by long-term care hospitals; and requirements for certain quality programs, among other things. The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) also adopts certain health information technology (health IT) standards and specifications on behalf of HHS. These regulations are effective October 1, 2026. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38836 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://recorder.com/2026/07/18/baystate-franklin-doctors-county-tour/ Highlights a tour of rural Franklin County in Massachusetts for new doctors at the local hospital. The tour helps the new doctors learn more about the community, its resources, and how far many community members are from the hospital. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38786 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://news.va.gov/148097/bringing-care-closer-home-rural-veterans/ Describes a Veterans Administration (VA) pilot program in New Mexico, Arizona, and Wyoming to make healthcare more accessible for rural veterans by including rural and underserved VA and Indian Health Service locations in VA residencies. Discusses how the program offers innovative service delivery models, builds cultural awareness, and increases the VA and IHS workforce. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38743 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/07/2026-13656/medicare-program-hospital-outpatient-prospective-payment-and-ambulatory-surgical-center-payment Notice of a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) making changes to the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and the Medicare Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) payment system for calendar year 2027, including changes to the amounts and factors used to determine the payment rates for Medicare services paid under the OPPS and those paid under the ASC payment systems. Among other things, this rule also proposes updates related to the requirements for the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program and Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Reporting Program; requests information regarding potential approaches to improve comparability and standardization of the HPT information reported in machine-readable files and consumer-friendly displays, particularly for complex contracting methodologies; and announces notices of closure of teaching hospitals and opportunities to apply for available slots. Comments are due by August 31, 2026. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38720 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hrsa.gov/about/news/press-releases/new-funding-rural-health-communities The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has announced new funding for rural communities, including funding for rural substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services; expansion of medical residencies; strengthening rural healthcare networks, and advancing telehealth. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38705 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500