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Federal Register Notices Relevant to Rural Health

Selected Federal Register notices of interest to the rural health community from the past 90 days.

Jun 12, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking comment on the following information collections: 1) Hospice Request for Certification in the Medicare Program; 2) Minimum Essential Coverage; and 3) Medicare Authorization to Disclose Personal Health Information. Comments are due August 11, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 11, 2025 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking comments on Round 7 of the "National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Rapid Surveys System (RSS)." The RSS is a survey complements the current household survey systems at NCHS and uses survey data from probability-based online panels to produce time-sensitive estimates of new and emerging public health topics, attitudes, and behaviors. Comments are due within 30 days of this notice.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 11, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups Reclassification Request (MS-DRGs); 2) Medicare Fee-for-Service Prepayment Review of Medical Records; and 3) Medicare Program; Prior Authorization Process for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetic, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS). Comments are due by August 11, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 11, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Hospital and Health Care Complex Cost Report; 2) D-SNP Enrollee Advisory Committee; and 3) Administrative Simplification HIPAA Compliance Review. Comments are due by July 11, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 11, 2025 - Notice of final rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) eliminating two time-limited state options in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children (Summer EBT) program regulations that are obsolete. The eliminated provisions are related to Summer EBT application and income verification flexibilities for 2024. This rule is effective June 11, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 11, 2025 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeking comments on an information collection regarding forms related to the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program (SP). The information collected is used by the Nurse Corps program to make award decisions about Nurse Corps SP applicant eligibility, monitor a participant's continued enrollment in a school of nursing, monitor the participant's compliance with the Nurse Corps SP service obligation, and prepare annual reports to Congress. Comments are due by August 11, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 11, 2025 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) seeking comments on a proposed information related to the implementation and effectiveness of modernization projects across all 88 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) State agencies to help identify successes, opportunities for improvement, and areas for additional support from FNS to strengthen project implementation. Comments are due July 11, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 11, 2025 - Notice of final rule from the Department of Veterans Affairs removing its regulations governing the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). The VA will rely on Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regulations that govern the NPDB, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between VA and HHS, and VA policy and procedures. This notice also summarizes and responds to public comments on the April 3, 2023, proposed rule. This rule is effective July 11, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 10, 2025 - Notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking comments on a new computer matching program between the FCC, the Universal Service Administrative Company, and Minnesota Department of Human Services to verify the eligibility of applicants and subscribers to Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). These programs are designed to facilitate and support access to affordable broadband services for low-income consumers and families. Comments are due by July 10, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 9, 2025 - Notice from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) seeking comments on an information collection titled "Indian Affairs Public Health Needs Assessment." Information collected will be used to identify and prioritize public health issues and needs and enhance the public health and safety capacity throughout Indian country. Comments are due by August 8, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 6, 2025 - Notice of final rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) removing the Coordinated Services Plan (CSP) requirement for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children (Summer EBT) Program. Addresses comments received in response to the December 29, 2023, interim final rule. This rule is effective August 5, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 5, 2025 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) making technical and typographical errors in the April 30, 2025, proposed rule.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 4, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Conditions of Participation for Hospices; 2) Independent Renal Dialysis Facility Cost Report; and 3) 13th SOW QIN-QIO and AI/AN Advancing Healthcare Quality through Technology (AHQT) Readiness Assessment. Comments are due by August 4, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 4, 2025 - Notice of proposed rule from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding the reliability and interoperability of emerging Next Generation 911 (NG911) networks. Among other things, this proposed rule proposes updating the definition of "covered 911 service provider" in the FCC's existing 911 reliability rules to ensure that the rules apply to service providers that control or operate critical pathways and components in NG911 networks, as well as updating reliability standards for providers of critical NG911 functions to ensure the reliable delivery of 911 traffic to NG911 delivery points. Comments are due by July 21, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 2, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the approval of The Joint Commission for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for hospices that wish to participate in Medicare or Medicaid programs. This approval is effective June 18, 2025 – June 18, 2030.
Source: Federal Register
May 30, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) End Stage Renal Disease Annual Facility Survey Form and 2) Service Level Data Collection for Initial Determinations and Appeals. Comments are due by June 30, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 29, 2025 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) making technical corrections to the April 15, 2025, final rule. These corrections are effective May 29, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 29, 2025 - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revoked 6 Emergency Use Authorizations issued to Pfizer Inc., MAWD Laboratories, and Nuclein, LLC (merged with Molecular Diagnostics Inc.) related to COVID-19 detection and diagnosis tests.
Source: Federal Register
May 29, 2025 - Notice from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) seeking comments on a new data collection related to the evaluation of the SAMHSA 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and Crisis Services Program Evaluation (988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Evaluation). The information collected will be used by SAMHSA to conduct an evaluation of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Crisis Services, to ensure individuals in suicidal, mental health and/or substance use crisis can contact 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and are connected to crisis centers providing evidence-based care and are able to receive critical resource referral and linkage. Comments are due by July 28, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 28, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Application for Part B Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage (Part B-ID); 2) Data Use Agreement (DUA) Limited Data Set (LDS) Forms Research Identifiable Files (RIF) Forms; 3) Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF) Certification and Survey Forms; and 4) Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Application. Comments are due by June 27, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 28, 2025 - Notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking comments on a new computer matching program between the FCC, the Universal Service Administrative Company, and the Arizona Department of Economic Security to verify the eligibility of applicants and subscribers to Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). These programs are designed to facilitate and support access to affordable broadband services for low-income consumers and families. Comments are due by June 27, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 27, 2025 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) updating the Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Payment Program's method of determining an eligible children's hospital weighted allopathic and osteopathic full-time equivalent (FTE) resident count when it exceeds its direct graduate medical education (GME) FTE resident cap. This notice also summarizes and responds to public comments on the December 30, 2024, notice. The proposed update to the CHGME direct GME methodology will be implemented beginning in the fiscal year 2026 application cycle.
Source: Federal Register
May 21, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Medicare Part C and Part D Data Validation; 2) Appointment of Representative; 3) Essential Health Benefits in Alternative Benefit Plans, Eligibility Notices, Fair Hearing and Appeal Processes, and Premiums and Cost Sharing; Exchanges: Eligibility and Enrollment; and 4) Affordable Care Act Internal Claims and Appeals and External Review Procedures for Non-grandfathered Group Health Plans and Issuers and Individual Market Issuers. Comments are due by July 21, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 21, 2025 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) making a correction to the April 30, 2025, proposed rule.
Source: Federal Register
May 21, 2025 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) making a correction to the April 30, 2025, proposed rule.
Source: Federal Register
May 21, 2025 - The Food and Drug Administration has revoked Emergency Use Authorizations issued to Fresenius Medical Care North America (Fresenius) multiFiltrate PRO System and multiBic/multiPlus solutions (EUA 048) and to Baxter Healthcare Corp. (Baxter) for REGIOCIT (EUA 068). These revocations are effective January 16, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 20, 2025 - Notice from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) announcing a public meeting of the FirstNet Authority Board and Board Committees on June 2, 2025, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Pacific. Agenda items are being finalized and will be published on the FirstNet Authority website. Public attendance will be available online only.
Source: Federal Register
May 19, 2025 - Notice from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) providing an additional 30 days for comments on the November 13, 2024, notice regarding the extension an information collection titled "Medical Expenditures Panel Survey—Insurance Component." The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey—Insurance Component (MEPS-IC) measures the extent, cost, and coverage of employer-sponsored health insurance on an annual basis. Comments are due by June 18, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 19, 2025 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeking comments on new forms related to the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program's (RWHAP) AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC) Program, which supports a network of national centers that conduct targeted, multi-disciplinary education and training programs for health care providers treating people with HIV. The information collected to obtain more accurate data relating to National AETC activities, participants, and site information for all National AETC Program recipients, among other things. Comments are due by July 18, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 16, 2025 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) seeking comments regarding the market of digital health products for Medicare beneficiaries and the state of data interoperability and broader health technology infrastructure. Information collected may be used to inform CMS and Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC) efforts to lead infrastructure progress in this market, increase beneficiary access to effective digital capabilities needed to make informed health decisions, and increase data availability for all stakeholders contributing to health outcomes. Comments are due by June 16, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 16, 2025 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) making technical and typographic corrections to the December 9, 2024, final rule and the December 30, 2024, correcting amendment. The corrections and correcting amendment are effective May 16, 2025, and applicable beginning January 1, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 16, 2025 - Quarterly listing of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) manual instructions, substantive and interpretive regulations, and Federal Register notices published from January through March 2025, including contact information for general questions or additional information about specific sections.
Source: Federal Register
May 15, 2025 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeking comments on an information collection regarding forms related to the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program (LRP). The information collected is used by the Nurse Corps program to make award decisions about Nurse Corps LRP applicants and to monitor a participant's compliance with the program's service requirements. Comments are due by July 14, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 15, 2025 - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces the availability of funds for suicide prevention grants under the Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP). The purpose of the SSG Fox SPGP is to reduce veteran suicide by expanding suicide prevention programs for veterans through grants to entities that will provide or coordinate the provision of suicide prevention services to eligible individuals and their families. This notice replaces the May 8, 2025, notice. This is a 1-year award with the option to renew for an additional year, pending availability of funds and grantee performance. Applications are due by July 18, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Related funding: Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grants
Source: Federal Register
May 14, 2025 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeking comments on how to dramatically deregulate across all areas the Department touches. Specifically, HHS welcomes submissions explaining how regulations, guidance, paperwork requirements, and other regulatory obligations can be repealed. Comments are due within 60 days of the publication of this notice, which is scheduled for May 14, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 14, 2025 - The U.S. Department of State is seeking comment on the revision of an information collection titled, "J-1 Visa Waiver Recommendation Application." Comments are due by July 14, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 13, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Medicare Geographic Classification Review Board Procedures and Criteria and 2) Part C and Part D Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Model Documents. Comments are due by July 14, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 13, 2025 - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as members of the Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs to represent the following Indian Health Service (IHS) areas: Great Plains, Portland, Phoenix, Oklahoma City, Alaska, Albuquerque, Native Hawaiian, Urban Indian, and Member At-Large. The Committee provides advice and guidance to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on all matters relating to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations, and Native American Veterans. Nominations are due by July 18, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 12, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Laboratory Personnel Report (CLIA) and Supporting Regulations; 2) End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Conditions for Coverage and Supporting Regulations; 3) Hospice Information for Medicare Part D Plans; 4) Part D Coordination of Benefits Data; and 5) Requirements Related to Surprise Billing: Qualifying Payment Amount, Notice and Consent, Disclosure on Patient Protections Against Balance Billing, and State Law Opt-in. Comments are due by June 11, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 9, 2025 - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as members of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. The Committee provides advice and guidance to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on all matters relating to "minority group member" veterans. Nominations are due by June 15, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 8, 2025 - Notice from the U.S. Census Bureau providing an additional 30 days for comments on the November 5, 2024, notice regarding the extension of forms related to the American Community Survey (ACS) and Puerto Rico Community Survey. Comments are due within 30 days of this notice.
Source: Federal Register
May 8, 2025 - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces the availability of funds for suicide prevention grants under the Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP). The purpose of the SSG Fox SPGP is to reduce veteran suicide by expanding suicide prevention programs for veterans through grants to entities that will provide or coordinate the provision of suicide prevention services to eligible individuals and their families. This is a 1-year award with the option to renew for an additional year, pending availability of funds and grantee performance. Applications are due by July 11, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 7, 2025 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of a hybrid public meeting on June 2-3, 2025, to discuss the preliminary coding, Medicare benefit category, and Medicare payment determinations for new revisions to the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II code set. The agenda and information on how to join the meeting will be posted on the CMS website. Registration is required.
Source: Federal Register
May 1, 2025 - The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is requesting expressions of interest for the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) Board to serve a 3-year term. The FirstNet Authority Board is responsible for providing overall policy direction and oversight of the FirstNet Authority to ensure that the nationwide network continuously meets the needs of public safety. The membership of the Board must include rural representation. Expressions of interest are due by June 2, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Apr 30, 2025 - Notice of a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding changes to the hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) for operating and capital-related costs of acute care hospitals for fiscal year 2026. Contains details of proposed changes related to Medicare graduate medical education (GME) for teaching hospitals; payment policies and the annual payment rates for the Medicare prospective payment system (PPS) for inpatient hospital services provided by long-term care hospitals; and certain quality programs, among other things. Comments are due by June 10, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Apr 30, 2025 - Notice of a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that would update the skilled nursing facility (SNF) prospective payment system (PPS) payment rates for fiscal year 2026. Among other things, this rule includes proposals to update the requirements for the SNF Quality Reporting Program and the SNF Value-Based Purchasing Program. Comments are due by June 30, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Apr 30, 2025 - Notice of a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updating the hospice wage index, payment rates, and aggregate cap amount for fiscal year 2026. Includes proposals related to admission to hospice regulations and the hospice face-to-face attestation requirements under the certification of terminal illness regulations. This proposed rule also includes a technical correction to the regulatory text and provides updates to the Hospice Quality Reporting Program requirements. Among other things, this rule seeks comments regarding requests for information surrounding future measure concepts for Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Includes rural references and considerations throughout. Comments are due by June 30, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Apr 30, 2025 - Notice of a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updating the FY 2026 prospective payment rates, outlier threshold, and wage index for Medicare inpatient hospital services provided by inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPF), including psychiatric hospitals and excluded psychiatric units of an acute care hospital or Critical Access Hospital. Includes a proposed revision to the payment adjustment factors for teaching status and for IPFs in rural areas. This proposed rule also proposes changes to measures used in the Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Quality Reporting (IPFQR) Program and changes to update and codify the Extraordinary Circumstances Exception policy. Among other things, this rule seeks comments regarding potential future revisions to the IPFQR Program. Comments are due by June 10, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Apr 30, 2025 - Notice of a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) seeking comments on updates to the prospective payment system for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) for fiscal year 2026. Among other things, this rule proposes classification and weighting factors for the IRF prospective payment system's case-mix groups, continues the second year of the 3-year phase-out of the rural adjustments, and includes proposals for the IRF Quality Reporting Program. Comments are due by June 10, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Apr 28, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) National Implementation of the In-Center Hemodialysis CAHPS Survey; 2) Disclosure and Recordkeeping Requirements for Grandfathered Health Plans under the Affordable Care Act; and 3) Coverage of Certain Preventive Services Under the Affordable Care Act. Comments are due by May 28, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Apr 28, 2025 - Announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of receipt of an application from DNV Healthcare Inc. for initial recognition as a national accrediting organization for Ambulatory Surgical Centers that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. Comments are due by May 28, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Apr 22, 2025 - Notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) seeking comments concerning the National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness, which identifies progress and gaps in individual and community preparedness and to better understand the motivational factors and barriers to preparedness that people face. Comments are due by May 22, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Apr 21, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Creditable Coverage Disclosure to CMS On-Line Form and Instructions; 2) Essential Community Provider Data Collection to Support QHP Certification; 3) Transparency in Coverage Reporting by Qualified Health Plan Issuers; 4) Notice of Research Exception under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act; 5) Student Health Insurance Coverage; and 6) Medicare Participating Physician or Supplier Agreement. Comments are due June 20, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Apr 18, 2025 - Notice from the U.S. Census Bureau providing an additional 30 days for comments on the October 23, 2024, notice regarding American Community Survey (ACS) Methods Panel tests related to self-response. ACS Methods Panel is a research program at the Census Bureau designed to address and respond to survey issues and needs of the ACS. From 2025 to 2028, the ACS Methods Panel may test ACS and decennial census methods for reducing survey cost, addressing respondent burden, and improving survey response, data quality, and survey efficiencies for housing units and group quarters. Comments are due within 60 days of this notice.
Source: Federal Register
Apr 15, 2025 - Notice of final rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revising the Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D), Medicare cost plan, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) regulations to implement changes related to prescription drug coverage, the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, dual eligible special needs plans (D-SNPs), Part C and Part D Star Ratings, and other programmatic areas, including the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. This final rule also codifies existing sub-regulatory guidance in the Part C and Part D programs. These regulations are effective June 3, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Apr 11, 2025 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) clarifying the May 9, 2024, final rule titled, "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance." This notice clarifies that language in the preamble of the final rule concerning gender dysphoria is not included in the regulatory text and therefore does not have the force or effect of law.
Source: Federal Register
Apr 2, 2025 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service (RHS) amending the September 27, 2024, Notice of Funds Availability for the Multifamily Housing Preservation and Revitalization Demonstration Program and the Section 515 Subsequent Loans for Preservation Activities for the Fiscal Year 2024, and Consolidated Multifamily Housing Technical Assistance Grant Program Notice of Funding Availability Fiscal Year 2024. This notice removes references to the prior Administration's key priorities and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-related scoring criteria to bring them into compliance with the January 20, 2025, Executive Order. This notice is applicable April 2, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Related funding: Multifamily Housing Loan Guarantees
Apr 1, 2025 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) seeking comments on an information collection Medicare Transaction Facilitator (MTF) for 2026 and 2027 under Sections 11001 and 11002 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The MTF will collect information from manufacturers of drugs covered under Medicare Part D selected will be used for negotiation under the Inflation Reduction Act for the initial price applicability years 2026 and 2027 and the dispensing entities that dispense the selected drugs to MFP-eligible individuals. Comments are due by May 1, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Mar 31, 2025 - Notice from the U.S. Census Bureau allowing an additional 30 days for comments on proposed revisions to the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH). NSCH is designed to collect data on the physical and emotional health of children age 18 and younger, including information related to access to healthcare, family interactions, and school and after-school experiences, among other things. Comments are due within 30 days of this notice.
Source: Federal Register
Mar 26, 2025 - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will hold an open meeting on March 27, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern. Agenda items include a discussion of proposed rules that would ensure the reliability and interoperability of Next Generation 911 networks and strengthen caller location accuracy requirements for wireless calls to 911, among other things. The meeting can be viewed on the FCC website.
Source: Federal Register
Mar 25, 2025 - Notice of final rule from the Federal Communications Commission regarding the implementation of Next Generation 911 (NG911), which requires wireline providers, Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) providers, covered text providers, providers of interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, and providers of internet-based Telecommunications Relay Service (internet-based TRS) to transition to NG911 in coordination with 911 authorities. Compliance with this rule is effective March 25, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Mar 25, 2025 - Announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development (RD), which includes the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS), Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and Rural Housing Service (RHS), amending 14 funding opportunities to remove references to the prior Administration's key priorities and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion)-related scoring criteria to bring them into compliance with the Executive Order, "Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing", issued on January 20, 2025. Also confirms that previous key priorities and discretionary points will not be considered during application scoring and makes clear that applicants who already have applied do not need to reapply. This notice also corrects the Rural Energy for America funding notice to include an omitted funding source.
Source: Federal Register
Mar 24, 2025 - Notice of final rule from the Drug Enforcement Administration and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) further delaying the January 17, 2025, final rules titled "Expansion of Buprenorphine Treatment via Telemedicine Encounter" and "Continuity of Care via Telemedicine for Veterans Affairs Patients." These final rules will now be effective December 31, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Mar 21, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Application for Enrollment in Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance); 2) Application for Medicare Part A and Part B Special Enrollment Period (Exceptional Circumstances); 3) Request for Enrollment in Supplementary Medical Insurance (SMI); 4) CMS Plan Benefit Package (PBP) and Formulary CY 2026; and 5) Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan Contract with the State Medicaid Agency. Comments are due by April 21, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Mar 21, 2025 - Executive Order from the Office of the President intending to streamline federal government preparedness operations; update relevant policies to reduce complexity, and enable state and local governments to better understand, plan for, and ultimately address the needs of their citizens. Among other things, this Executive Order directs the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (APNSA), in coordination with the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and the heads of relevant executive departments and agencies, to publish a National Resilience Strategy that articulates the priorities, means, and ways to advance national resilience; and directs the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and the heads of relevant agencies to review all critical infrastructure policies and recommend to revisions, recissions, and replacements necessary to achieve a more resilient posture.
Source: Federal Register
Mar 20, 2025 -

Executive Order from the Office of the President revoking 18 previous Executive Orders and Actions. Among other things, this Executive Order revokes actions related to COVID-19, infant formula, and funding for tribal nations.

Source: Federal Register
Mar 19, 2025 - Notice of proposed rule related to implementation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Health Insurance Marketplace. Among other things, this rule proposes revisions to standards relating to past-due premium payments; the evidentiary standard HHS uses to assess an agent's, broker's, or web-broker's potential noncompliance; income eligibility verifications for premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions; annual eligibility redetermination; the annual open enrollment period; special enrollment periods; and more. Comments are due by April 11, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Mar 17, 2025 -

The Department of Labor is seeking comments on an information collection regarding continued COVID-19 recordkeeping and reporting for healthcare employees including the utility, validity, and method of the data gathering. Comments are due by April 16, 2025.

Source: Federal Register

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