HRSA Hands Extra Cash to Rural Health Data Wizards
Published Date: 9/21/2026
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Summary
HRSA is giving an extra $260,000 to Telligen, Inc. to help rural hospitals and small health care providers improve the quality of care from September 2026 to August 2027. This funding supports better data use, reporting, and ongoing quality improvements in rural health care. If you’re involved in rural health, expect stronger support to boost care quality and data skills soon!
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HRSA awards $260,000 to boost rural care
HRSA awarded $260,000 to Telligen, Inc. for the period September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027 to provide extra technical assistance to Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program beneficiaries, Critical Access Hospitals, and Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program participants. The funding will support quality measure implementation, data reporting and use, technology tools, workforce training, and billing/coding training to help rural hospitals and small providers improve care and financial sustainability.
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