https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/health-information-technology Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Health information technology - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub 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://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/delaware-expands-payer-and-provider-hie-access-under-rhtp Describes how Delaware is using Rural Health Transformation Program funds to improve information technology infrastructure for improved healthcare data exchange. The goal is to streamline workflows to reduce time spent on administrative tasks and increase time available for physicians and their patients. Notes that other states are also focusing on infrastructure and technology. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38764 Mon, 13 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