Planned Parenthood resumes New Orleans care; opening slots filled
Planned Parenthood Great Plains began seeing patients in New Orleans on Oct. 14, 2026. Axios reported that opening-day appointments were fully booked the day before.
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Iowa obligates full $209 million rural health award
Iowa HHS says the state has obligated its full first-year rural health award and reports early equipment, telehealth and workforce rollouts.
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CMS comment deadline arrives for sweeping 2027 Medicare proposal
CMS comments close September 14 on a proposed 2027 Medicare rule covering physician payments, telehealth, rural care, drug rebates and eligibility.
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Fifth Circuit weighs Louisiana bid to restrict telehealth access to mifepristone
The Fifth Circuit heard Louisiana’s challenge to telehealth mifepristone access, but FDA rules remain in place while the appeal proceeds.
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FTC health-privacy case puts telehealth advertising data under scrutiny
The FTC and state regulators accuse Hims & Hers of sharing sensitive health data with advertisers while misleading users about subscriptions and cancellation.
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Rural Health Awards Could Expand Care, but Not Overnight
CMS is detailing state-led rural health projects for fiscal year 2026, but patients should not expect immediate nationwide coverage changes or guaranteed new services.
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CMS allocates $122 million for rural health care in Virginia
Virginia will use an initial $122 million rural-health allocation for telehealth, maternal care, workforce training and other services, but rollout dates vary.
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Alabama awards more than $144 million in rural health grants across every county
Alabama awarded 138 rural-health grants totaling more than $144 million. Projects target transportation, telehealth, mental health, equipment, technology and workforce access, but most services still require implementation.
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CMS Announces $93.3 Million for Georgia Rural Health Projects
A new federal award will support 87 rural hospitals and projects involving telehealth, maternal care, workforce training and hospital technology.
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Oklahoma broadband plan sets cybersecurity and telehealth investments, with projects due by October 2
Oklahoma’s Supplemental Capital Projects Program would support devices, telehealth pods, cybersecurity improvements and a fiber project covering 766 locations, with projects scheduled for completion by Oct. 2, 2026.
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FTC sues Hims & Hers over alleged health-data sharing
The FTC and two state partners allege Hims & Hers shared health-related data with advertising platforms despite privacy assurances. The case is pending.
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California lawmakers examine electricity costs, agriculture and toxic-substance oversight
California legislative committees are holding August 4 oversight hearings on electricity affordability and reliability, agricultural production, toxic-substance reform and telehealth outcomes.
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Medicare’s New ACCESS Program Offers Low-Cost Chronic-Care Support, but Only to Original Medicare Enrollees
CMS’s new ACCESS pilot offers some Original Medicare patients technology-supported chronic-care help, but costs, eligibility and local availability vary.