https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/statistics-and-data Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Statistics and data - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/02/2026-04133/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-for-omb-review-comment-request The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on an information collection titled "Medicare Enrollment Application for Physician and Non-Physician Practitioners." The Form CMS-855I is the enrollment application submitted by physicians and non-physician practitioners to ensure the applicant has the necessary credentials to provide the healthcare services for which they intend to bill Medicare. Comments are due by April 1, 2026. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38297 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/02/13/university-of-iowa-researchers-create-tools-for-cancer-tracking-in-different-states/ Describes the Cancer Analytics & Maps for Small Areas (CAMSA), a tool offering cancer incidence and mortality rates data at the Iowa county and Zip Code Tabulation Ares (ZCTA) levels. Notes that rural areas often have data gaps in national tools. Discusses collaborations with other states to develop similar tools. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38261 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/13/2026-02871/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 and Foreign Hospital Services and Supporting Regulation in 42 CFR 424.103; 2) Consumer Experience Survey Data Collection; 3) Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary; and 4) Transformed—Medicaid Statistical Information System (T-MSIS). Comments are due by April 14, 2026. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38249 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/09/2026-02459/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-omb-for The Census Bureau is seeking comments on revisions to the Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS). HTOPS, a progression from the Household Pulse Survey, is designed to ensure the availability of frequent data collection for nationwide estimates on a variety of topics for a variety of subgroups of the population. In September 2025, the Census Bureau will conduct the 2030 Census Planning Survey, which is designed to understand attitudes and behaviors that relate to 2030 Census participation across demographic characteristics. The October and December topical surveys will include content from the Household Pulse Survey. Comments are due within 30 days of this notice. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38231 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/09/2026-02472/privacy-act-of-1974-matching-program Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) seeking comments on a new matching program between CMS and the Social Security Administration (SSA) titled "Determining Enrollment or Eligibility for Insurance Affordability Programs Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." This matching program will provide CMS with information for determining individuals' eligibility for enrollment in a Qualified Health Plan, issuing certificates of exemption, and eligibility redeterminations and renewals. Comments are due by March 11, 2026. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38232 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota-211-helpline-center-housing-food-utilities/ Analyzes 211 call data to identify areas of need at the county level in South Dakota, including housing, food, and utility assistance. Highlights the work of 211 staff. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38222 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.ruralhealth.us/blogs/2026/1-jan/incorporating-age-friendly-strategies-into-the-rural-health-transformation-program Summarizes discussions on including age-friendly work into Rural Health Transformation Program implementation plans. Discusses opportunities for further age-friendly inclusion, anticipated challenges, and information needs of the states. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38199 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/20/2026-00997/agency-forms-undergoing-paperwork-reduction-act-review The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking comments on Round 8 of the "National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Rapid Surveys System (RSS)." The RSS complements the current household survey systems at NCHS and uses survey data from probability-based online panels to produce time-sensitive estimates of new and emerging public health topics, attitudes, and behaviors. Comments are due within 30 days of this notice. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38175 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/01/20/rural-homelessness-growing-faster-than-cities/ Discusses the increasing rural homelessness rate in Indiana, the challenges that come with counting rural homelessness, and factors contributing to increasing homelessness. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38179 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/08/2026-00104/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-collection-public-comment-request-information Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeking comments on an information collection request titled "Bureau of Health Workforce Performance Data Collection, OMB No. 0906-0086-Revision." Information collected is used to analyze and report on Bureau of Health Workforce grantee training activities and education, identify details about the practice locations where trainees work after program completion, and report outcomes of funded initiatives. Data collected from these grant programs will inform policymakers on the barriers, opportunities, and outcomes involved in healthcare workforce development. Comments are due by March 9, 2026. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38155 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600