Finding Statistics and Data Related to Rural Health – News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Aug 17, 2026 - Explains policy changes at the U.S. Census Bureau regarding disclosure avoidance methods in its statistical products. Notes how the policy change will impact small geographic areas and population groups, where confidentiality risks are highest.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
CMS: Notice of Public Data Asset Release Under the Open, Public, Electronic, and Necessary (OPEN) Government Data Act
Federal Register
Jul 23, 2026 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcing the forthcoming release of the following public data assets in open, machine-readable formats under an open license, with utilization and payment data aggregated by provider and service: Medicaid Provider Spending by National Drug Code (NDC) and Medicaid Provider Enrollment Segments.
Source: Federal Register