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Telehealth and Health Information Technology in Rural Healthcare – News

News stories from the past 60 days.

Dec 23, 2025 - Pre-publication notice of proposed rule from the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP)/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) proposing deregulatory actions identified in HHS regulations regarding health information technology standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria and certification programs for health information technology, as well as information blocking. ASTP/ONC intends for the revisions and removal of select regulations to streamline and reduce administrative burdens on healthcare providers, health information technology (IT) developers, and the health IT community overall. Comments are due within 30 days of the publication of this notice, which is scheduled for December 29, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Dec 23, 2025 - Pre-publication notice from the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP)/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) withdrawing non-finalized provisions of the August 5, 2024, proposed rule titled "Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability." The withdrawal of the non-finalized provisions of the August 5, 2024, proposed rule is effective upon the publication of this notice, which is scheduled for December 29, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Nov 19, 2025 - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has waived a rule regarding rural rates for applicants of the Telecommunications Program of the Rural Health Care (RHC) Program for funding year 2026. Offers guidance on calculating rates.
Source: Universal Service Administrative Co.
Nov 4, 2025 - Highlights a partnership between the Vermont Library Association and the University of Vermont to explore offering telehealth in rural libraries around the state. The project aims to increase access to healthcare while addressing technology barriers in rural areas.
Last Updated: 12/23/2025