| Read this in your browser September 26, 2025 What's New Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program – Next Cohort Selected Winter 2025. Applications are being accepted by the National Rural Health Resource Center for a FORHP-funded program providing technical assistance to rural health care organizations located within the service area of the federal Delta Regional Authority. Service improvement areas include finances, operations, quality, telehealth and technology, workforce and leadership development, and emergency medical services. Eligible facilities include Critical Access Hospitals, Prospective Payment System hospitals, Rural Emergency Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and other rural healthcare organizations. A webinar for applicants will be held on Wednesday, October 8 at 12:30 pm Eastern and applications are accepted on a rolling basis with the next cohort being selected in Winter 2025. Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project – Apply by October 10. Applications are being accepted by the National Rural Health Resource Center for a FORHP-funded technical assistance program supporting small rural hospitals and certified Rural Health Clinics as they prepare to participate in alternative payment and care delivery models. Selected applicants will receive one year of focused, virtual and on-site technical assistance designed to strengthen their organization's understanding of the key elements of value-based care. Project focus areas include quality, efficiency, patient experience, and safety. Learn more about program eligibility and the application process. Technical assistance will begin early December 2025. Funding and Opportunities NHTSA Seeking New Members for National EMS Advisory Council – October 20. The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is now accepting applications for appointment to the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC). NEMSAC is composed of EMS and 911 professionals and consumer representatives who provide advice and recommendations on issues impacting the EMS community. Research from the Maine Rural Health Research Center found that more than 4.5 million people in 41 states live in areas over 25 minutes from the nearest ambulance station, leaving many communities without timely emergency care. Serving on NEMSAC gives EMS professionals the opportunity to participate in the national conversation on EMS issues such as access to care, and offer critical information, advice and guidance to the Federal Interagency Committee on EMS and the Secretary of Transportation. VA Funding Resident Physicians at Underserved Facilities – November 28. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will provide funding to support resident physician rotations and new graduate medical education (GME) programs at high-priority locations including facilities operated by Indian Health Service, Indian Tribes, or Tribal organizations. Other health care facilities located in areas designated by VA as underserved, Federally Qualified Health Center programs, and those operated by the Department of Defense are also eligible to participate in the pilot. Rural Health Research Research in this section is provided by the HRSA/FORHP-supported Rural Health Research Gateway. Sign up to receive alerts when new publications become available. Health Insurance Coverage in Rural and Urban Areas in the U.S., 2023. This brief from the RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis outlines the health insurance status of people in the U.S., by residence (rural and urban) in 2023, with additional breakdowns by age groups. The analysis is based on data from the 2024 American Community Survey (ACS), released September 2024 by the U.S. Census Bureau, providing a snapshot of coverage for a point-in-time with national data. Rural-Urban Comparisons of Nursing Staff Turnover Among Skilled Nursing Facilities. This study from the University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center assessed facility-level turnover rates for nursing and registered nurse (RN) personnel across levels of rurality and by region. A total of 14,986 facilities were included in the August 2023 data released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Of those facilities, 72.3% were in urban areas. Policy Updates Send questions to ruralpolicy@hrsa.gov. New Rule Makes Medicare Advantage Provider Networks Easier to View. Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized that Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations must submit to CMS, and update as needed, their provider directory data for publication on Medicare Plan Finder, the tool that beneficiaries use to compare and select Medicare Advantage plans. MA organizations must also attest at least annually that the directory information is correct. The intent is to provide Medicare beneficiaries with clear, up-to-date information about which doctors and facilities are in a plan's network and what care options exist locally. Approaching Deadlines Targeted Technical Assistance Program for Rural Hospitals – September 30 IHS Dental Preventive Clinical Support Program – October 10 Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project – October 10 NHTSA Seeking New Members for National EMS Advisory Council – October 20 CMS Rural Health Transformation Program – November 5 HRSA NHSC Students to Service Loan Repayment Program – November 6 VA Funding Resident Physicians at Underserved Facilities – November 28 Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program – Next Cohort Selected Winter 2025 HRSA State Loan Repayment Program – January 12, 2026 Ongoing Opportunities - Updated September 2025 Bold indicates HRSA- and/or FORHP-funded opportunities. Administration for Children & Families: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency – Technical Assistance for Rural EMS Communications Delta Regional Authority: Community Infrastructure Fund 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) Licensure Portability: The Multi-Discipline Licensure Resource Project National Rural Health Resource Center: Rural Hospital Stabilization Program ProviderBridge: Mobilizing Health Care Workforce via Telehealth Rural Graduate Medical Education Planning and Development Small Business Administration Guaranteed Loans for Small Business Small Business Administration Rural Initiative Pilot Program Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration/Federal Emergency Management Agency/: Post-Disaster Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program USDA: National School Lunch Afterschool Snack Program USDA: Summer Food Service Program USDA/National Rural Health Association: Rural Hospital Technical Assistance 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 Program 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 (R.O.U.T.E.S) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Physical Therapy Telehealth Research Study for Older Veterans – Ongoing until October 2026 | 
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