When the ADA is mentioned, someone shares their story

When I mention the ADA, people open up. They tell me about their parents, their kids, their own diagnosis.

Dear Friend,  I was thinking back to an endearing story of my oldest daughter when she was going into the second grade. She was at summer camp and noticed a little boy there who was a year younger than her wearing a continuous glucose monitor. She went over and said, “Excuse me, do you have diabetes?” The counselors were surprised that she knew what the device was and asked how on earth she knew. My daughter proudly told them, “My mommy helps people living with diabetes!” I had been working for the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) for less than a year and didn’t even realize my 7-year-old knew what the word diabetes meant. When I crossed paths with the little boy’s mom a week or so later, she beamed with excitement while telling me about how my daughter made her so happy knowing about diabetes and how she had been looking out for her son. The mom immediately shared her personal journey with her son’s diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, how they’re still learning how to best manage it, what’s been hard, and what’s helped.   Now, this happens all the time. Whether I’m at the grocery store, on a plane, or just making small talk—when I mention the ADA, people open up. They tell me about their parents, their kids, their own diagnosis. People with stories about diabetes are everywhere. And it makes sense. Nearly 1 in 2 Americans is living with diabetes or prediabetes. That’s half of us. It’s not just a statistic—it’s our neighbors, our coworkers, our families, and others in our community. November marks the start of American Diabetes Month®, and it’s a time to come together and take action. By donating today, you'll fund life-changing research, advocacy efforts, and support for people living with diabetes—and right now, every gift is matched, dollar for dollar, up to the $150,000 campaign total. Double My Donation If you’ve been touched by diabetes—or know someone who has—please donate today. Your impact will be doubled. Thank you for being part of this community. Together, we’re changing lives.  Warmly, Jenna Beattie Manager, Digital Marketing American Diabetes Association Donate Monthly Donate Once Other Ways to Give:  Stock  |  Employer Match  |  Donate Your Car  |  Real Estate Donation Other Ways to Give:  Stock  |  Employer Match  |  Donate Your Car  |  Real Estate Donate © American Diabetes Association. All rights reserved. 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202 askada@diabetes.org | 1-800-342-2383 Learn more at diabetes.org Need a break from email? Pause ADA emails for 30 days. Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe

FORHP Announcements - November 6

National Rural Health Day is coming up

Read this in your browser November 6, 2026 What's New Save the Date: Celebrating 15 Years of National Rural Health Day Join the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) in celebrating the 15th anniversary of National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 19, 2026.  Created in 2011 by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), this annual observance honors the people, organizations, and communities working to improve health across rural America. FORHP will mark the occasion by spotlighting our grantees and our partners across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), highlighting their work to expand access to care and support healthier rural communities. Join the celebration early: Upcoming Webinar—Understanding Access to Care for Rural Residents with Disabilities – Monday, November 16 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern. As part of our National Rural Health Day celebration, researchers from the FORHP-funded University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center will share findings on access to care at the intersection of rurality and disability. The webinar will explore county-level comparisons of disability rates, workforce shortages, and quality of care, along with findings from the National Health Interview Survey on barriers to care and use of preventive services by rural-urban location and disability status. Registration is free and required. The University of Minnesota is home to one of eight rural health research centers across the nation currently funded by FORHP at the Rural Health Research Gateway online. Keep watching this space between now and November 19 for additional programming details and opportunities to join the celebration. We look forward to celebrating the Power of Rural with you! Rural Health Research Research in this section is located on the HRSA/FORHP-supported Rural Health Research Gateway.  Sign up to receive alerts when new publications become available.  Availability of Hospital-Based Obstetric Services in the United States by County, 2010–2024: A State-by-State Report.  This state-by-state report reveals continued declines in availability of hospital-based obstetric services in both rural and urban U.S. communities. Between 2023 and 2024, 30 counties lost these services, 24 of which were rural. By 2024, 61% of rural counties and 39% of urban counties did not have hospital-based obstetric services. County-Level Differences in Fee-for-Service Medicare Quality Measures by Rurality and Disability Status.  Despite research showing differences in quality of care by disability status and rurality, there is limited research looking at the intersection of the two. In this policy brief, researchers examine county-level differences in three commonly used fee-for-service Medicare quality measures to address differences in quality care by both rurality and disability status. Policy Updates Send questions to ruralpolicy@hrsa.gov. Department of Labor Finalizes Rule Requiring Pharmacy Benefit Managers to Disclose Fees. The U.S. Department of Labor released a final rule requiring pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)—companies that manage prescription drug benefits—and their affiliated brokers and consultants to share detailed information about their fees and other payments with those responsible for employer health plans. The rule applies to large, self-insured plans covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), where employers pay health claims directly. It is intended to help employers compare PBM contracts, identify potential conflicts of interest, and assess whether fees are reasonable. The requirements apply to plan years beginning on or after July 1, 2027. CMS Releases 2027 End-Stage Renal Disease Payment Final Rule.  On October 28th, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the calendar year 2027 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) final rule, which updates payment rates and policies under the ESRD PPS for dialysis services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries in 2027. CMS is increasing ESRD payments by approximately 2.7% and is finalizing changes to the low-volume payment adjustment and payment adjustments for pediatric payments. CMS is also updating quality reporting requirements.                      Learning Events and Technical Assistance Lunch & Learn: Building Social Connection to Reduce Loneliness in Rural Adults – Thursday, November 12 at 1:00 pm Eastern.  With support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Health and Safety Education Program, experts from the University of Missouri will discuss (a) the research behind relationships and health, (b) how relationships impact our health, and (c) how we can use this information to improve relationships and build community capacity for social connection. Resource of the Week Data Spotlight from SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Chronic Pain Among Adults.  The latest NSDUH, overseen by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), added a question asking adults aged 18 or older how often they had experienced pain during the past 3 months, with response options of never, some days, most days, or every day. For the NSDUH, chronic pain is defined as having pain on most days or every day.  Women were more likely than men to have had chronic pain (21.6 percent vs 17.8 percent).  Experiences of chronic pain also varied by county type, increasing from 16.5 percent in large metropolitan counties to 23.2 percent in small metropolitan counties and 26.9 percent in nonmetropolitan counties. Approaching Deadlines Request for Information: NTIA’s 2027 Internet Use Survey – Comment by November 9 Community Development Financial Institutions Fund New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC) – November 10 DOJ 2026 Mentoring for Youth Impacted by Opioid and Other Substance Use – November 16 HRSA National Health Service Corps Students to Service Loan Repayment Program – November 19 CDC Request for Information: Data Intermediaries to Strengthen Public Health – Comment by November 20 CMS Temporarily Pauses New Agent and Broker Registrations for Marketplaces – Comment by November 21 CMS Seeks Input on Medicare Part D Pharmacy Contracting Standards – Comment by November 23 CMS Proposes New Verification Requirements for Marketplace Financial Assistance – Comment by November 27 IRS Proposes Marketplace Premium Tax Credit Changes – Comment by November 30 Medicare Open Enrollment Runs October 15 – December 7 SAMHSA Requests Feedback on Survey of Mental Health Treatment Facilities – Comment by December 7 CMS Proposes Medicare Advantage Provider Directory Standards and Part D Changes – Comment by December 15 USDA Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program – December 31 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Physical Therapy Telehealth Research Study for Older Veterans – Recruiting Through the End of 2026 CMS Helps Providers Prepare for Electronic Prior Authorization Changes – Beginning January 1, 2027 NIH Advancing Healthcare for Older Adults from Populations that Experience Health Disparities (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional) – January 8 AmeriCorps State and National Grants – January 13, 2027 Ongoing Opportunities - Updated November 2026 Bold indicates HRSA- and/or FORHP-funded opportunities.  Administration for Children & Families: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality – TeamSTEPPS Training to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Medicare Physician Bonuses in Health Professional Shortage Areas Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – Nurses for Nursing Homes Loan Repayment Program Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency – Rural Emergency Medical Communications Demonstration Project Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program General Services Administration – Federal Surplus Property Available for Public Use HRSA Needs Rural Reviewers for Grant Applications HRSA National Health Service Corps Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Training HRSA Look-Alike Initial Designation for the Health Center Program Indian Health Service/Department of Defense – Medical Supplies and Equipment for Tribes (Project TRANSAM) Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program – August 15, 2027 Licensure Portability: The Multi-Discipline Licensure Resource Project National Rural Health Association: USDA Rural Hospital Technical Assistance National Rural Health Resource Center: Rural Hospital Stabilization Program ProviderBridge: Mobilizing Health Care Workforce via Telehealth Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project Rural Graduate Medical Education Planning and Development Small Business Administration Rural Businesses Small Business Administration Guaranteed Loans for Small Business Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program USDA: National School Lunch Afterschool Snack Program USDA: Summer Food Service Program USDA Rural Development: America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative USDA Rural Development: Circuit Rider Program – Technical Assistance for Rural Water Systems USDA Rural Development: Community Facilities Programs USDA Rural Development: Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants USDA Rural Development: Grants for Rural and Native Alaskan Villages USDA Rural Development: Intermediary Relending Program – Ongoing with deadlines every quarter USDA Rural Development: Multifamily Housing Loan Guarantees USDA Rural Development: Rural Business Investment Program USDA Rural Development: Rural Energy Savings Program USDA Rural Development: SEARCH – Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households (for Water/Waste Projects) USDA Rural Development: Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans and Loan Guarantees U.S. Department of Transportation: Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Program U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Real Water Technical Assistance (RealWaterTA) University of Vermont Center on Rural Addiction Contingency Management Certificate Course The Announcements from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy are distributed weekly. Visit HRSA Email Subscriptions to sign up for Rural Health Updates or to update your newsletter preferences.      Sign up for eNews More HRSA email updates / Unsubscribe  |  Help  Health Resources and Services Administration 5600 Fishers Lane | Rockville, MD 20857 This email was sent to myhcistech.healthnews360@blogger.com using Granicus Communications Cloud on behalf of: HRSA · 5600 Fishers Lane · Rockville, MD 20857