HRSA Updates Rural Opioid Fight with New Data Requests
Published Date: 8/19/2025
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Summary
HRSA wants your thoughts on updating how they track progress in fighting opioid problems in rural communities. This update affects organizations involved in the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program and aims to improve data collection without adding extra hassle. They’re asking for public comments before sending the plan to the government, so now’s the time to weigh in!
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