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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.

Dec 4, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) is accepting applications for grants under the Rural Business Development Grant Program for fiscal year 2024. Applications that will help rural communities recover economically; ensure all rural residents have equitable access to USDA Rural Development (RD) programs and benefits from RD funded projects; and reduce climate pollution and increase resilience to the impacts of climate change through economic support are encouraged. Applications are due by February 28, 2024.
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Dec 1, 2023 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the renewal of the Board of Scientific Counselors, Office of Readiness and Response (BSC, ORR), formerly known as the Board of Scientific Counselors, Center for Preparedness and Response (BSC, CPR). The charter is effective for a 2-year period through November 5, 2025.
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Dec 1, 2023 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) National Implementation of the Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (OAS CAHPS) Survey and 2) Collection of Encounter Data from MA Organizations, Section 1876 Cost HMOs/CMPs, MMPs, and PACE Organizations. Comments are due by January 30, 2024.
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Dec 1, 2023 - Notice of final rule from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) revising an information collection regarding the Rural Health Care Program. The FCC and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) will use the information to determine if entities are eligible for funding pursuant to the Rural Health Care universal service support mechanism, to determine whether entities are complying with the Commission's rules, and to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. The effective date is December 1, 2023.
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Nov 30, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will hold a virtual public meeting of the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (PACCARB) on December 20, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern. The PACCARB advises and provides information and recommendations to the Secretary of HHS regarding programs and policies intended to reduce or combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria that may present a public health threat. The confirmed times and agenda will be published on the PACCARB website. Pre-registration is required for members of the public who wish to present comments during the meeting.
Source: Federal Register
Nov 27, 2023 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the renewal of the Board of Scientific Counselors Infectious Diseases (BSC ID), formerly known as the Board of Scientific Counselors, Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases (BSC, DDID). The charter is effective for a 2-year period through October 31, 2025.
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Nov 27, 2023 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the renewal of the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (BSC, NCIPC). The charter is effective for a 2-year period through November 5, 2025.
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Nov 27, 2023 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services making technical and typographical corrections to the October 11, 2023, final rule with the same title. The corrections are effective December 11, 2023.
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Nov 24, 2023 - Pre-publication notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) seeking comments on the possibility of redesigning and implementing a new pilot program and work outcome measures. The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 requires HHS to carry out a pilot program for up to five states to promote accountability by measuring employment, earnings outcomes, and additional indicators of family stability and well-being for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients. Comments are due within 45 days of the publication of this notice, which is scheduled for November 27, 2023.
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Nov 24, 2023 - Notice of proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposing payment parameters and provisions related to the risk adjustment and risk adjustment data validation programs and user fees for Federally-facilitated Exchanges and State-based Exchanges on the Federal platform, among other things. Comments are due by January 8, 2024.
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Nov 24, 2023 - 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) National Implementation of the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Survey; 3) CMS Health Equity Award—Call for Nominations; and 4) Withholding Medicare Payments to Recover Medicaid Overpayments and Supporting Regulations in 42 CFR 447.31. Comments are due by December 26, 2023.
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Nov 24, 2023 - Announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of receipt of an application for continued recognition of Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) as a national accrediting organization providing home infusion therapy services that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. Comments are due by December 26, 2023.
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Nov 24, 2023 - The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will hold a hybrid public meeting of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) on December 6, 2023. The agenda and information on how to join the meeting will be posted on the PACHA website prior to the meeting. Preregistration is encouraged by November 27, 2023.
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Nov 22, 2023 - Notice of final rule with comment period from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revising the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Medicare Ambulatory Surgical Center (ACS) payment system for calendar year 2024. This rule also updates and refines the requirements for the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) Program, ASC Quality Reporting (ASCQR) Program, and the Rural Emergency Hospital Quality Reporting (REHQR) Program and would establish payment for certain intensive outpatient services under Medicare. Among other things, this notice also makes changes to the community mental health center (CMHC) Conditions of Participation (CoPs) to provide requirements for furnishing intensive outpatient (IOP) services and finalizes a technical correction to the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Conditions of Participation and outlines a payment methodology for Indian Health Service (IHS) hospitals that convert to REH status. These regulations are effective on January 1, 2024. Comments are due by January 1, 2024.
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Nov 20, 2023 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Hospice Quality Reporting Program and 2) Monoclonal Antibodies Directed Against Amyloid for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. Comments are due by December 20, 2023.
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Nov 20, 2023 - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking comments on a request for information related to the planned re-envisioning of the 2000 EMS Education Agenda for the Future: A Systems Approach. Includes background information and presents key questions related to the revision of the Education Agenda. Comments are due by March 31, 2024.
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Nov 20, 2023 - Notice of proposed rule from the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Housing Service (RHS) proposing to amend the current regulation for the Section 502 Direct Loan Program and the Section 504 Loan and Grant Program. RHS also intends to update the Section 306C Loan and Grant Programs. This rule intends to reduce the regulatory burdens by enhancing program delivery, expanding customer service, promoting consistency between the direct and guaranteed single family housing loan programs where feasible and aligning the programs with current housing market conditions and mortgage loan practices. Comments are due by January 19, 2024.
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Nov 17, 2023 - Notice of final rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implementing portions of section 6101 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which requires the disclosure of certain ownership, managerial, and other information regarding Medicare skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and Medicaid nursing facilities. This rule also finalizes definitions of a private equity company and real estate investment trust for Medicare provider enrollment purposes. These regulations are effective January 16, 2023.
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Nov 17, 2023 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announcing its intent to establish an Advisory Committee on Long COVID. The Committee will help inform executive branch actions on Long COVID and associated conditions, focusing on health equity. HHS also invites nominations of individuals to serve on the Committee. Specific areas of expertise are being sought from Long COVID and related groups, professional associations, disability and chronic illness groups, public health and related groups, healthcare and social providers, employee and employer-related groups, research, and non-voting industry representatives. Nominations are due by January 16, 2024.
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Nov 16, 2023 - Notice of final rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) making changes to the following: 1) Physician Fee Schedule and Medicare Part B payment policies; 2) payment for dental services inextricably linked to specific covered medical services; 3) Medicare Shared Savings Program requirements; 4) updates to the Quality Payment Program; 5) Medicare coverage of opioid use disorder services furnished by opioid treatment programs; 6) updates to certain Medicare and Medicaid provider enrollment policies; 7) electronic prescribing for controlled substances for a covered Part D drug under a prescription drug plan or an MA-PD plan; 8) updates to the Ambulance Fee Schedule regulations and the Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection System; 9) expansion of the diabetes screening and diabetes definitions; 10) pulmonary rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation and intensive cardiac rehabilitation expansion of supervising practitioners; 11) appropriate use criteria for advanced diagnostic imaging; 12) early release of Medicare Advantage risk adjustment data; and 13) a social determinants of health risk assessment in the annual wellness visit and Basic Health Program. This rule also codifies provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act and Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. Includes rural references throughout. These regulations are effective on January 1, 2024.
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Nov 15, 2023 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is allowing an additional 30 days for comments on a proposed information collection project titled "National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)." NHSN is used to track healthcare-associated infections and the extent to which healthcare facilities adhere to infection prevention practices and antimicrobial stewardship. The proposed changes in this information collection request include revisions to 23 existing data collection forms and nine new forms. Comments are due within 30 days of this notice.
Source: Federal Register
Nov 15, 2023 - Notice of proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revising regulations for Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D), Medicare cost plan, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). This proposed rule also proposes to codify existing Part C and Part D sub-regulatory guidance. Revisions include adding certain behavioral health provider specialties to the Medicare Advantage (MA) network adequacy standards and changes that would help ensure that special supplemental benefits for the chronically ill (SSBCI) items and services offered are appropriate and improve or maintain the health or overall function of chronically ill enrollees. Comments are due by January 5, 2024.
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Nov 14, 2023 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is allowing an additional 30 days for comments on a proposed information collection titled "National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)". NHIS is a voluntary and confidential household-based survey that collects demographic and health-related information from a nationally representative sample of the U.S. population. Comments are due within 30 days of this notice.
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Nov 14, 2023 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking comments on Round 3 of the "National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Rapid Surveys System (RSS)." The RSS is a survey system being designed to complement the current household survey systems at NCHS and will use 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.
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Nov 14, 2023 - The U.S. Census Bureau is allowing an additional 30 days to comment on proposed revisions to the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) which 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 60 days of this notice.
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Nov 14, 2023 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) seeking comments on the revision of an information collection request titled "Implementation of Medicare Programs;—Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program" reflecting changes outlined in the FY 2024 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS)/Long-term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS) final rule. Comments are due by January 16, 2024.
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Nov 13, 2023 - Notice of final rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updating the home health and home infusion therapy services payment rates for calendar year (CY) 2024. This rule also finalizes proposals to rebase and revise the home health market basket; revise the labor-related share; update the Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HH QRP) requirements; update the expanded Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model; and add an informal dispute resolution (IDR) and special focus program (SFP) for hospice, among other things. Also discusses comments received regarding access to home health aide services. These regulations are effective January 1, 2024.
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Nov 13, 2023 - Notice of final rule, with changes, from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) which creates a new Pilot Program on Graduate Medical Education and Residency (PPGMER) as required by section 403 of the MISSION Act. Includes information on comments received during the proposed rule stage and subsequent changes to the regulatory language establishing the program. The rule is effective December 13, 2023.
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Nov 9, 2023 - Announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of receipt of an application for continued recognition of Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) as a national accrediting organization providing home infusion therapy services that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. Comments are due by December 11, 2023.
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Nov 9, 2023 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services making technical corrections to the August 28, 2023 final rule with the same title. The corrections are applicable for discharges beginning October 1, 2023. This notice is effective November 9, 2023.
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Nov 8, 2023 - The Census Bureau is seeking nominations to serve on the National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic and Other Populations (NAC). The NAC provides advice to the Director of the Census Bureau on the economic, housing, demographic, socioeconomic, linguistic, technological, methodological, geographic, behavioral, and operational variables affecting the cost, accuracy, and implementation of Census Bureau programs and surveys, including the decennial census. The committee aims to have balanced representation among its members in terms of geography, age, sex, race, ethnicity, technical expertise, community involvement, and knowledge of Census Bureau programs. Nominations are due by January 10, 2024.
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Nov 8, 2023 - Notice of final rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) describing the agency's actions to remedy payment cuts to certain hospitals that participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program from 2018-2022 that were declared unlawful by the Supreme Court's decision in American Hospital Association v. Becerra, 142 S. Ct. 1896 (2022). This rule finalizes the proposed policy to make one-time lump sum payments to affected 340B covered entities calculated as the difference between what they were paid for 340B drugs and what they would have been paid had the 340B payment policy not applied. This notice also summarizes and responds to public comments on the July 11, 2023, proposed rule. This rule is effective January 8, 2024.
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Nov 7, 2023 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announcing the application fee for providers initially enrolling in the Medicare or Medicaid programs, or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); revalidating their Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP enrollment; or adding a new Medicare practice location. The new fee is $709 and is required for applications submitted January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.
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Nov 7, 2023 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) announcing the publication of the Common Agreement for Nationwide Health Information Interoperability, Version 1.1.
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Nov 7, 2023 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeking comments on proposed revisions to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). The NPDB is a web-based repository of reports containing information on practitioner medical malpractice payments and certain adverse actions related to healthcare practitioners, providers, and suppliers. Comments are due by December 7, 2023.
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Nov 6, 2023 - Notice of final rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updating and revising the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System for calendar year 2024 and updates the payment rate for renal dialysis services furnished by an ESRD facility to individuals with acute kidney injury (AKI). This rule also updates requirements for the ESRD Quality Incentive Program (QIP) and the ESRD Treatment Choices Model. These regulations are effective January 1, 2024.
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Nov 3, 2023 - Notice of proposed rules from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) related provisions of the No Surprises Act regarding the Federal independent dispute resolution (IDR) process. Among other things, these proposed rules would establish new requirements relating to the disclosure of information that group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage must include along with the initial payment or notice of denial of payment for certain items and services subject to the surprise billing protections in the No Surprises Act; proposes to amend certain requirements related to the open negotiation period preceding the Federal IDR process, the initiation of the Federal IDR process, the Federal IDR dispute eligibility review, and the payment and collection of administrative fees and certified IDR entity fees; and proposes to define bundled payment arrangements. Comments are due by January 2, 2024.
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Nov 3, 2023 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) amending the September 14, 2023, notice inviting applications for loans and grants under the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) Programs for fiscal year 2024. This notice adds a third option to request Priority Points under the Addressing Climate Change and Environmental Justice category. USDA Rural Development will work with any applicants who have previously applied for FY 2024 funding to ensure they have the opportunity to utilize this option.
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Nov 3, 2023 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) amending the September 14, 2023, notice inviting applications for the Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) for fiscal year 2024. This notice adds a third option to request Priority Points under the Addressing Climate Change and Environmental Justice category. USDA Rural Development will work with any applicants who have previously applied for FY 2024 funding to ensure they have the opportunity to utilize this option.
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Nov 2, 2023 - The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is seeking scientific information submissions to inform its review on Trauma Informed Care. Includes background information and key questions related to the review. The full research protocol is available for review on the AHRQ website. Submissions are due by December 4, 2023.
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Nov 1, 2023 - The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is seeking scientific information submissions to inform its review on Healthcare Delivery of Clinical Preventive Services for People with Disabilities. Includes background information and key questions related to the review. The full research protocol is available for review on the AHRQ website. Submissions are due by December 1, 2023.
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Nov 1, 2023 - Notice of proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) that would establish the disincentives for healthcare providers that have been determined to have committed information blocking. This proposed rule also provides information related to OIG's investigation of claims of information blocking and proposes a process by which information will be shared with the public about providers who have committed information blocking. Comments are due by January 2, 2024.
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Nov 1, 2023 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) seeking comments on the re-establishment of a matching program between CMS and the U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Manpower Data Center titled "Verification of Eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act through a Department of Defense Health Benefits Plan." The purpose of the matching program is to provide CMS with DOD data to verify individuals' eligibility for coverage under a DoD Health Benefit Plan, insurance affordability and financial assistance programs, and coverage under TRICARE. Comments are due by December 1, 2023.
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Nov 1, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Housing Service (RHS) Community Facilities Loan and Grant program will hold a virtual public listening session on November 7, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. The Community Facilities program is consolidating the existing regulations that govern Community Facility direct loans and grants and fire and rescue and other small community facilities projects, and is codifying the Tribal College Initiative and Economic Impact Initiative grant into one streamlined final rule. The listening session will serve as a forum to obtain stakeholder input on key proposed areas for changes and updates to the proposed consolidated Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant regulation. Registration is required.
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Oct 31, 2023 - The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking comments on a new system of records called the Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) Records. This system of records will include records about individual healthcare providers who have applied for Federal certification under the Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) and individuals serving as CHAP Certification Board members who review and evaluate the certification/recertification applications for completeness and verify that the candidates meet the minimum standards for certification. Comments are due by November 30, 2023.
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Oct 30, 2023 - The Census Bureau is allowing an additional 30 days for comments on the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). Information obtained through the survey will be used to determine the relationship between income and participation in support programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and others. Revisions include removing some latent COVID-19 pandemic content that is no longer relevant and reducing the sample. Comments are due within 30 days of this notice.
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Oct 30, 2023 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announcing that the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services (NACRHHS) has been renewed. The charter renewal authorizes the committee to operate until October 29, 2025.
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Oct 30, 2023 - Notice from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announcing the reorganization of the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS). CMHS divisions will be reorganized based on topic areas to enhance administrative and operational efficiencies. CMHS will also add two new divisions – the Division of Children and School Mental Health (DCSMH) and the Division of Suicide Prevention and Community Supports (DSPCS) – with two branches in each division. This reorganization is effective October 26, 2023.
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Oct 27, 2023 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Beneficiary and Family Centered Data Collection; 2) Medicare Health Outcomes Survey Field Test; and 3) Notice of Denial of Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage. Comments are due by November 27, 2023.
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Oct 27, 2023 - The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) announces the dates for public meetings of the Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC) to be held during the remainder of 2023 and throughout the 2024 calendar year.
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Oct 27, 2023 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) informing and reminding stakeholders of the registration requirements for off-site, outpatient hospital facilities to participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program (340B Program). Specifically, this notice clarifies that HRSA is ending the COVID-19-related waiver that allowed hospitals to rapidly adjust their operations and locations for providing care off-site while maintaining immediate access to the 340B Program resources. In addition, this notice outlines a transition period for covered entities to come into compliance with the off-site, outpatient facility registration requirements.
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Oct 26, 2023 - Quarterly listing of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) manual instructions, substantive and interpretive regulations, and Federal Register notices published from July through September 2023, including contact information for general questions or additional information about specific sections.
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Oct 26, 2023 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) seeking comments on a revision of a currently approved collection to conduct short, quick-turnaround surveys of state and local agencies providing food, education, and other services in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Child Nutrition Programs, and Supplemental Nutrition and Safety Programs administered at the federal level by the FNS. Comments are due by December 26, 2023.
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Oct 25, 2023 - Notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking comments on forms related to the Universal Service—Rural Health Care Program. Information collection is used to determine program eligibility and compliance and to program integrity. Comments are due by November 24, 2023.
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Oct 24, 2023 - The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking comment on proposed updates to the Periodicity Schedule of the Bright Futures Recommendations for Pediatric Preventive Health Care (Bright Futures Periodicity Schedule) as part of the HRSA-supported preventive service guidelines for infants, children, and adolescents. The Periodicity Schedule is maintained through a national cooperative agreement between the American Academy of Pediatrics and HRSA. Comments are due by November 24, 2023.
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Oct 20, 2023 - Notice from the U.S. Census Bureau seeking comments on proposed revisions to the American Community Survey (ACS) and Puerto Rico Community Survey. Changes cover household roster, educational attainment, health insurance coverage, disability, and labor force questions. Comments are due by December 19, 2023.
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Oct 19, 2023 - Notice from the USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS), Rural Housing Service (RHS), and Rural Utilities Service (RUS) confirming the September 15, 2020, final rule that established a special authority to assist rural families and small businesses in gaining access to broadband service. This final rule permits U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development loans, grants, and loan guarantee recipients to use up to 10 percent of the amount provided to construct broadband infrastructure in areas not served by the minimum acceptable level of broadband service. This notice also summarizes and responds to public comments received on the September 15, 2020, final rule.
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Oct 18, 2023 - The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is seeking scientific information submissions to inform its review on Updating the Framework for AHRQ's National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report (NHQDR). Includes background information and key questions related to the review. The full research protocol is available for review on the AHRQ website. Submissions are due by November 17, 2023.
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Oct 18, 2023 - The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), are seeking comments on a national, all-hazards standardized set of essential elements of information (EEIs) and vendor-neutral data collection mechanisms for hospital data that drive action for emergency preparedness and response. The information collected will inform efforts to provide recommendations for a standardized lens into the readiness of, stress on, and resources available in hospitals before, during, and after emergencies. Comments are due by December 18, 2023.
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Oct 18, 2023 - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will hold a virtual public meeting on November 28-30, 2023, to discuss the preliminary coding, Medicare benefit category, and 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. Pre-registration is required for members of the public who wish to present comments during the meeting by November 14, 2023.
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Oct 18, 2023 - The Federal Communications Commission will hold an open public meeting on October 19, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern. Agenda items include discussions on the Connect America Fund and a Notice of Inquiry that will seek comment on the proposed plan to improve and enhance maternal health data in the Mapping Broadband Health in America platform, among other things. The meeting can be viewed on the FCC website.
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Oct 17, 2023 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Survey for Merit-based Incentive Payment Systems (MIPS); 2) Review and Approval Process for Waivers for State Innovation; and 3) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Exchange Functions: Eligibility for Exemptions. Comments are due by December 18, 2023.
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Oct 17, 2023 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcing the inpatient hospital deductible and coinsurance amounts for hospital and extended care services provided during calendar year 2024 under Medicare's Hospital Insurance Program (Medicare Part A). These rates are effective on January 1, 2024.
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Oct 17, 2023 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcing Medicare's Hospital Insurance (Part A) premium for uninsured enrollees in calendar year (CY) 2024. The premium is paid by enrollees age 65 and over who are not otherwise eligible for Part A benefits and by certain disabled individuals who have exhausted other entitlement. This premium is effective on January 1, 2024.
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Oct 17, 2023 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcing the monthly actuarial rates for beneficiaries enrolled in Part B of the Medicare Supplementary Medical Insurance (SMI) program beginning January 1, 2024. It also announces the monthly premium, the deductible for 2023, and income-related monthly adjustment amounts for beneficiaries with modified adjusted gross income above certain threshold amounts. These rates are effective on January 1, 2024.
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Oct 17, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking comments on current Healthy People 2030 objectives. HHS also invites proposals for additional core, developmental, or research objectives and topics regarding critical public health issues for consideration for inclusion in Healthy People 2030. Comments are due by November 20, 2023.
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Oct 16, 2023 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is allowing an additional 30 days for comments on a proposed information collection titled "Feeding My Baby and Me: Infant Feeding Practices Study III (FMB&M–IFPS III)." This study is designed to understand the current state of mothers' intentions, behaviors, feeding decisions, and practices from pregnancy through their child's first two years of life. Comments are due within 30 days of this notice.
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Oct 16, 2023 - The Census Bureau will hold a virtual public meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic and Other Populations (NAC) on November 16-17, 2023. The NAC addresses policy, research, and technical issues relating to a full range of Census Bureau programs and activities, including the decennial census, demographic and economic statistical programs, field operations, and information technology. The agenda and information on how to join the meeting will be posted on the Census Advisory Committee website.
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Oct 16, 2023 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Survey of Retail Prices; and 2) Medicare Part C and Part D Program Audit and Industry-Wide Part C Timeliness Monitoring Project (TMP) Protocols. Comments are due by November 15, 2023.
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Oct 16, 2023 - The National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS) will hold a virtual public meeting November 29-30, 2023. Agenda items include briefings from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) officials, as well as time for NCVHS members to discuss and consider current and proposed activities outlined in the NCVHS 2023–24 workplan and several health data policy topics, including healthcare standards development and cybersecurity. NCVHS is also requesting information on addressing the potential use of ICD–11 for morbidity coding in the U.S. Includes questions to serve as a guide for information NCVHS will find particularly helpful. Comments are due by January 12, 2024.
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Oct 16, 2023 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announcing more than $81 million in one-time funding to all current Health Center Program operational award recipients and to health center look-alikes that previously received American Rescue Plan funding to maintain essential COVID–19 related services for their patients, including but not limited to health center patients who lack health insurance support uninsured and underinsured patients and residents of their communities. Health centers will use this funding to support community needs such as COVID–19 vaccination and therapeutics; enabling/patient support services to support COVID–19 related services; community COVID–19 vaccination events; and supplies and personnel who support COVID–19 related services and care delivery. The total amount of funding, number of awards, and award recipients can be found on the COVID-19 Bridge Access Program website.
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Oct 12, 2023 - The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is seeking scientific information submissions to inform its review on Documentation Burden. Includes background information and key questions related to the review. The full research protocol is available for review on the AHRQ website. Submissions are due by November 13, 2023.
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Oct 12, 2023 - The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will hold a virtual public meeting of the Advisory Committee on Infant and Maternal Mortality (ACIMM) on December 5-6, 2023. Agenda items are being finalized but may include an update on recommendations to improve birth outcomes among American Indian and Alaska Native mothers and infants; updates on the federal Healthy Start program; Committee workgroup discussions on rural health/systems issues, social determinants of health, and preconception/interconception care and reproductive health; federal updates; and Committee operations. The webinar link and log-in information will be available at the ACIMM website before the meeting. Requests for public comment should be sent via email to SACIM@hrsa.gov.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 11, 2023 - Notice of final rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) specifying how and when CMS must calculate and impose civil money penalties (CMPs) when group health plan and non-group health plan responsible reporting entities fail to meet their Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) reporting obligations. This final rule also establishes CMP amounts and circumstances under which CMPs will and will not be imposed. This rule is effective on December 11, 2023, and will be applicable on or after October 11, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 10, 2023 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) will hold a virtual public meeting on November 2-3, 2023. The agenda will include updates on CDC's activities for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections, including updates from the Healthcare Personnel Guideline Workgroup, Isolation Precautions Guideline Workgroup, National Healthcare Safety Network Workgroup, and Dental Unit Waterlines Guideline Update. Information on how to join the meeting will be posted on the HICPAC website.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 10, 2023 - Notice from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issuing a temporary rule to extend certain exceptions to existing DEA regulations implemented in March 2020 because of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (COVID-19 PHE). The full set of telemedicine flexibilities regarding the prescription of controlled medications that were in place during the COVID-19 PHE will remain in place through December 31, 2024. In addition, if a patient and a practitioner have established a telemedicine relationship on or before November 11, 2023, the First Temporary Rule allowed the same telemedicine flexibilities that have governed the relationship to that point are permitted until November 11, 2024. This Second Temporary Rule extends current flexibilities for all practitioner-patient relationships—not just those established on or before November 11, 2023—until the end of 2024. This rule is effective November 11, 2023, through December 31, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 10, 2023 - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revoked two Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) issued to Life Technologies Corp. for medical devices related to the Orthopoxvirus (mpox) public health emergency.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 5, 2023 - The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is seeking scientific information submissions to inform its review on Evidence Map on Home and Community Based Services. Includes background information and key questions related to the review. The full research protocol is available for review on the AHRQ website. Submissions are due by November 6, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 5, 2023 - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revoked 11 Emergency Use Authorizations issued to Luminostics, Inc.; NeuMoDx Molecular, Inc., a QIAGEN Company; LGC, Biosearch Technologies; Biosearch Technologies; Becton, Dickinson and Co.; Verily Life Sciences; Clinical Research Sequencing Platform (CRSP), LLC at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard; Xtrava Health; Exact Sciences Laboratories; and dba SpectronRx related to COVID-19 detection and diagnosis tests.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 5, 2023 - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will hold a virtual public meeting of the Interdepartmental Substance Use Disorders Coordinating Committee (ISUDCC) on December 6, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Eastern. Agenda items will include reports from the ISUDCC Working Groups and discussions on the ISUDCC's recommendations to HHS on how the Federal Government can further integrate and coordinate harm reduction approaches and strategies across the continuum of prevention, treatment, and recovery policies, programs, and practices.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 4, 2023 - The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has accepted a voluntary relinquishment of status as a patient safety organization (PSO) from The Envision Healthcare Center for Quality and Patient Safety. This delisting of the PSO is effective on October 1, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 4, 2023 - The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is seeking published and unpublished scientific information submissions to inform their review on "Mental Health and Occupational Stress in the Emergency Medical Service and 911 Workforce." Includes key questions that AHRQ is seeking to answer with evidence from submissions. Deadline for submissions is November 3, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 4, 2023 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services making technical corrections to the August 2, 2023 final rule titled "FY 2024 Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System–Rate Update." The corrections are effective October 1, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 4, 2023 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services making technical and typographical corrections to the August 28, 2023 final rule with the same title. The corrections are effective October 1, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 4, 2023 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services making technical and typographical corrections to the August 2, 2023 final rule with the same title. The corrections are effective October 1, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 4, 2023 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services making technical and typographical corrections to the August 7, 2023 final rule with the same title. The corrections are effective October 1, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 4, 2023 - Notice from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of a public meeting of the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders on October 25-26, 2023. Agenda items include discussions on full and draft recommendations by the Commission's six Subcommittees on ways to advance equity, justice, and opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. The confirmed time and agenda will be posted on the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders website. Public attendance is only available virtually and registration is required.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 4, 2023 - The Indian Health Service is accepting applications for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI), formerly know as the Community-Directed SDPI. The purpose of this program is to provide diabetes treatment and/or prevention services for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Applications are due November 29, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Related funding: Special Diabetes Program for Indians
Oct 4, 2023 - The Substance Abuse and Mental Heath Services Administration (SAMHSA) will hold a virtual tribal consultation session on the Tribal Opioid Response (TOR) funding methodology on November 9, 2023. Includes questions for tribal entities to consider in their response to SAMHSA. Written responses are due November 23, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 2, 2023 - Notice of proposed rule from the Administration for Children and Families amending the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to reduce administrative burden and strengthen the safety net to ensure that funds are used in accordance with the statute. Comments on the proposed changes are due December 1, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 2, 2023 - The Advisory Committee to the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (ACD, CDC) will hold a public meeting on November 14, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern. ACD advises the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Director of the CDC on policies and strategies that will enable the CDC to fulfill its mission of protecting health through health promotion, prevention, and preparedness. Agenda items will include an introduction of the new CDC Director, Dr. Mandy Cohen; agency updates and priorities, including updates on health equity, laboratory, and data and surveillance recommendations; and discussion and voting on the Laboratory Workgroup final recommendations, among other things. Registration is required to attend in person and can be done via email to ACDirector@cdc.gov. Information on how to join the meeting virtually will be posted on the ACD website prior to the meeting.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 2, 2023 - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is withdrawing portions of the September 25, 2023 notice seeking comment on five separate information collections. CMS is no longer seeking comments on the following collections: 1) Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Regulations; and 2) Granting and Withdrawal of Deeming Authority to Private Nonprofit Accreditation Organizations and CLIA Exemption Under State Laboratory Programs.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 2, 2023 - Announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the approval of the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ) as a national accrediting organization for psychiatric hospitals that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. This accreditation is effective November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2027.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 2, 2023 - Notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) making a correction to the September 1, 2023 final rule to establish enhanced discounts available for monthly broadband services provided in high-cost areas by participants in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The correction is effective October 2, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 2, 2023 - The Health Resources and Services Administration announces the charter renewal of the Advisory Committee on Infant and Maternal Mortality (ACIMM), effective September 30, 2023 - September 30, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 2, 2023 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Ground Ambulance and Patient Billing (GAPB) Advisory Committee will hold a virtual public meeting on October 31 - November 1, 2023. The GAPB Advisory Committee will make recommendations with respect to the disclosure of charges and fees for ground ambulance services and insurance coverage; consumer protection; enforcement authorities of the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury and relevant States; and the prevention of balance billing to consumers. The recommendations will address options, best practices, and identified standards to prevent instances of balance billing; steps that can be taken by State legislatures, insurance regulators, attorneys general, and other State officials; and legislative options for Congress to prevent balance billing. Registration is required by October 30, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 2, 2023 - The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is seeking input on current and emerging benefits to and risks of health (including mental health), safety, and privacy for children from their use of online platforms, as well as current and future industry efforts to mitigate harms and promote the health, safety, and well-being of minors. Comments are due November 16, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 29, 2023 - Notice from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) seeking comments on proposed updates to the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) – Household and Medical Provider Components. Proposed changes include the addition of seven economic burden questions to the Core interview that will inform the context families face in paying for healthcare, modifications to questions related to food security, and the incorporation of questions on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI).
Source: Federal Register
Sep 29, 2023 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking comments on the reinstatement without change of CMS–1561 and CMS-1561A forms. The CMS–1561 form applies to specific types of healthcare providers and opioid treatment programs and the CMS–1561A form applies to Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). The CMS–1561/1561A forms are essential for CMS to ensure that Medicare program applicants are in compliance with applicable federal requirements. Comments are due by November 28, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 29, 2023 - Notice of proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announce the extension of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) exemption period for the State of Washington. The exemption period is extended April 2, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 29, 2023 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announcing the annual adjustment in the amount in controversy (AIC) threshold amounts for Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearings and judicial review under the Medicare appeals process. The calendar year 2024 AIC threshold amounts are $180 for ALJ hearings and $1,840 for judicial review. These adjustments will be effective for requests filed on or after January 1, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 29, 2023 - Notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking comment on a new computer matching program between the Federal Communications Commission, the Universal Service Administrative Company, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 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 October 30, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 29, 2023 - The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking comments on a draft recommendation to update the HRSA-supported Women's Preventive Services Guidelines relating to screening for urinary incontinence. These draft recommendations were developed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) through a national cooperative agreement with HRSA to improve adult women's health across the lifespan by engaging a coalition of health professional organizations to review the evidence and recommend updates to these guidelines. Comments are due by October 30, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 29, 2023 - Notice of proposed rulemaking from the Social Security Administration (SSA) proposing to expand definition of a public assistance (PA) household for purposes of our programs, particularly the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, to include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as an additional means-tested public income maintenance (PIM) program. SSA also seeks comments on comment on expanding the definition to include households in which any other (as opposed to every other) member receives public assistance. Comments are due by November 28, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 28, 2023 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) announcing a virtual town hall meeting to be held on December 13-14, 2023, to discuss FY 2025 applications for add-on payments for new medical services and technologies under the Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS). Information on how to join the meeting will be posted on the New Technology website. The deadline to register to present at the meeting is November 6, 2023. Comments and agenda items for discussion at the meeting are due by November 13, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 28, 2023 - Notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking comments on proposals and issues related to implementing the 5G Fund for Rural America. The FCC is seeking comments on defining the areas that will be eligible for 5G Fund support. reassessing the budget for the 5G Fund, potentially reconsidering the use of adjusted square kilometers as the metric for accepting bids and identifying winning bids in a 5G Fund auction, and aggregating areas eligible for 5G Fund support to minimum geographic areas for bidding, among other things. Comments are due by October 23, 2023, and reply comments are due by November 21, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 28, 2023 - Notice from the Internal Revenue Service, Employee Benefits Security Administration, and Department of Health and Human Services extending the comment period for the August 3, 2023, proposed rule regarding amendments to regulations implementing the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) and proposes new regulations implementing the nonquantitative treatment limitation (NQTL) comparative analyses requirements under MHPAEA, as amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA, 2021). Comments are due by October 17, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 27, 2023 - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Skilled Nursing Facility and Skilled Nursing Facility Complex Cost Report; and 2) Essential Health Benefits Benchmark Plans. Comments are due by November 27, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 26, 2023 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking comments on a proposed information collection project titled "Formative Research and Tool Development." This information collection request is designed to allow CDC's National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) to conduct formative research information collection activities used to inform many aspects of surveillance, communications, health promotion, and research project development for NCHHSTP's four priority diseases: HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases/infections (STD/STI), viral hepatitis, tuberculosis elimination (TB), and school and adolescent health (DASH). Comments are due by November 27, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 26, 2023 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking comments on a proposed information collection project titled "Social and Economic Barriers to Receiving Optimal Services Along the Cancer Care Continuum." This information collection effort will help the CDC understand the social and economic barriers that colorectal, breast, and cervical cancer survivors and their caregivers face at each stage of the cancer care continuum, from screening through survivorship, and how these barriers may vary by population. Comments are due by November 27, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 26, 2023 - Notice of proposed rule from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) related to the fees established by the No Surprises Act for the Federal independent dispute resolution (IDR) process. These proposed rules would amend existing regulations to provide that the administrative fee amount charged by the IRS, EBSA, and HHS to participate in the Federal IDR process and establish the methodology used to calculate the administrative fee and the considerations used to develop the certified IDR entity fee ranges. Comments are due by October 26, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 26, 2023 - Notice of final rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) amending the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) regulations by lowering the minimum identified student percentage (ISP) from 40 percent to 25 percent. CEP eliminates the need for schools to collect household income applications by sharing eligibility data between specific Federal assistance programs. Lowering the minimum ISP will give States and schools greater flexibility to offer meals to all enrolled students at no cost when financially viable. This rule is effective October 26, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 25, 2023 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comment on the following information collections: 1) Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Regulations; 2) Granting and Withdrawal of Deeming Authority to Private Nonprofit Accreditation Organizations and CLIA Exemption Under State Laboratory Programs; 3) Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Application Form and Supporting Regulations; 4) End Stage Renal Disease Death Notification; and 5) Part C Medicare Advantage Reporting Requirements. Comments are due by October 25, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 21, 2023 - Notice of final rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) simplifying processes for eligible individuals to enroll and retain eligibility in the Medicare Savings Programs. This final rule better aligns enrollment into the MSPs with requirements and processes for other public programs and reduces the complexity of applications and re-enrollment for eligible individuals. These regulations are effective November 17, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 21, 2023 - 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 California and Nashville Indian Health Service (IHS) areas. 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 October 20, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 20, 2023 - Notice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) seeking comments on the draft National One Health Framework to Address Zoonotic Diseases and Advance Public Health Preparedness in the United States: A Framework for One Health Coordination and Collaboration across Federal Agencies (NOHF-Zoonoses). This framework describes a common vision, mission, and goals for key federal partners involved in implementing a One Health approach to address zoonotic diseases and advance public health preparedness in the United States. Comments are due by November 6, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 20, 2023 - Notice from the Indian Health Service (IHS) seeking comment on an information collection titled "IHS Forms to Implement the Privacy Rule." IHS will use the data collected from these forms to meet the requirements of the Privacy Rule, which creates national standards to protect an individual's personal health information and gives patients increased access to their medical records. Comments are due by October 20, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 19, 2023 - The National Quality Forum 2022 Annual Activities Report to Congress and the Secretary, and the Secretary's comments on the report, are published by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the Federal Register in accordance with the Social Security Act. The report includes a discussion on leveraging quality measures to improve rural health.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 18, 2023 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the renewal of the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BSC, NIOSH), charter. The charter is effective for a 2-year period through February 3, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 18, 2023 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) correcting the August 23, 2023, final rule implementing statutory requirements and policy improvements to strengthen administrative oversight and operational performance of the Child Nutrition Programs. The final rule is effective September 22, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 15, 2023 - The National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) will hold a virtual public meeting on November 16, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Eastern. Agenda items include updates on the Subcommittee of the National Advisory Council (SNAC) for AHRQ's Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund (PCORTF) Investments and the SNAC for the National Action Alliance to Advance Patient Safety, as well as a discussion about the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and System (CAHPS). The agenda and information on how to join the meeting will be posted on the National Advisory Council website before the meeting.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 15, 2023 - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Add-On Payments for New Medical Services and Technologies Paid Under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS); and 2) Health Insurance Common Claims Form. Comments are due by October 16, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 15, 2023 - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is seeking comment on an information collection request regarding revisions to data collections related to the National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey (N–SUMHSS). The N–SUMHSS is the most comprehensive national source of data on substance use and mental health treatment facilities. Comments are due by November 14, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 14, 2023 - Notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking comment on a new computer matching program between the Federal Communications Commission, the Universal Service Administrative Company, and the Puerto Rico Department of the Family 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 October 16, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 14, 2023 - Notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking comment on a new computer matching program between the Federal Communications Commission, the Universal Service Administrative Company, and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue 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 October 16, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 14, 2023 - Notice of proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) proposing new provisions that clarify existing requirements under section 504 prohibiting recipients of financial assistance from HHS from discriminating on the basis of disability in their programs and activities. Among other things, the proposed rule includes new requirements prohibiting discrimination in the areas of medical treatment; the use of value assessments; and web, mobile, and kiosk accessibility. This proposed rule would also update the definition of disability and other provisions to ensure consistency with statutory amendments and significant court cases and update other outdated terminology. Comments are due by November 13, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 14, 2023 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) announcing its intention to remove the self-imposed restriction that all Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 applications that were submitted under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) prior to June 30, 2023, and were not funded in the national unrestricted pooling competitions, must be withdrawn. The Agency will continue processing applications received by June 30, 2023, into the first quarter of FY 2024 for participation in these national competitions. Unfunded applications from the national competitions will not be moved into the next FY 2024 funding cycle and must be withdrawn. This notice is effective September 14, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Related funding: Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grants and Guaranteed Loans
Sep 14, 2023 - Announcement from USDA's Rural Business-Cooperative Service inviting applications for loans and grants under the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) Programs for fiscal year 2024. Awards will be made based on the amount of funding available through the appropriations process. RBS encourages applicants to consider projects focusing on assisting rural communities recover economically through more and better market opportunities through improved infrastructure; ensuring all rural residents have equitable access to USDA Rural Development (RD) programs and benefits from RD-funded projects; and reducing climate pollution and increasing resilience to the impacts of climate change through economic support to rural communities.
Source: Federal Register
Related funding: Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDL and REDG)
Sep 14, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service invites applications for the Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) for fiscal year 2024. IRP provides direct loans to intermediaries for the establishment of revolving loan programs for the purpose of providing loans to ultimate recipients for business facilities and community developments in rural areas. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and compete for available funds on a quarterly basis.
Source: Federal Register
Related funding: Intermediary Relending Program (IRP)
Sep 12, 2023 - Notice from the U.S. Census Bureau correcting the list of areas that qualified as urban based on the results of the 2020 Census outlined in the December 29, 2022, notice. This notice also modifies the population, housing, and land area of a small number of urban areas where a processing error was discovered.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 12, 2023 - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is seeking comments on an information collection request titled "Satisfaction of Nursing Homes, Hospitals, and Outpatient Clinicians Working with the CMS Network of Quality Improvement and Innovation Contractors Program (NQIIC)." Information collected will inform the evaluation of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN–QIO) and Hospital Quality Improvement Contractors (HQIC) programs under the Network of Quality Improvement and Innovation Contractors (NQIIC) contract vehicle. Comments are due by November 13, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 12, 2023 - Notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) correcting the effective date of a new computer matching program outlined in the August 29, 2022, notice. The computer matching program will begin October 15, 2023, and conclude April 14, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 11, 2023 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) seeking comments on the re-establishment of a matching program between CMS and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), titled "Verification of Eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Through a Veterans Health Administration Plan." The purpose of the matching program is to provide CMS with VHA data to determine individuals' eligibility for financial assistance in paying for private health insurance coverage. Comments are due by October 11, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 11, 2023 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Advisory Committee on HIV, Viral Hepatitis and STD Prevention and Treatment (CHAC) will hold a hybrid public meeting on October 24-25, 2023. Agenda items include discussions related to HIV and Hepatitis C co-infection, payment models for addressing social determinants of health, incorporating stigma reduction in HIV care and treatment, as well as other special presentations. Registration is required.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 11, 2023 - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will hold a public meeting of the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC) on November 15-16, 2023. Agenda items will include updates from Federal Emergency Services Liaisons, updates on NHTSA initiatives, subcommittee reports, and new advisory topic proposals. The agenda and instructions on how to register for the meeting will be posted on the NEMSAC section of the NHTSA Office of EMS website. Pre-registration is required.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 8, 2023 - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Quality Data Monitoring and Reporting; and 2) CMS Health Equity Award—Call for Nominations. Comments are due by November 7, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 8, 2023 - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) will hold a virtual public meeting of the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee (ISMICC) on October 18, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern. The meeting will include information on federal efforts related to serious mental illness (SMI) and serious emotional disturbance (SED). The agenda and information on how to join the meeting will be posted on the SAMHSA website before the meeting.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 7, 2023 - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Hospice Quality Reporting Program; and 2) Monoclonal Antibodies Directed Against Amyloid for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. Comments are due by November 6, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 7, 2023 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcing its approval of the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for Ambulatory Surgical Centers that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 7, 2023 - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is seeking comments on potential changes to its Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center (EBPRC), specifically regarding the possible introduction of three new domains for the EBPRC website. SAMHSA seeks input on four general questions about the EBPRC overall, as well as each of the domains described in this notice. Comments are due by October 13, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 6, 2023 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will hold a virtual public meeting of the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) on October 18-19, 2023. The CPSTF is charged with identifying community preventive programs, services, and policies that increase healthy longevity and improve quality of life while saving money. Agenda items include deliberation on systematic reviews of the literature on cancer, preparedness and response, social determinants of health, and substance use.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 6, 2023 - Notice of proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that would establish minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities. This rule also proposes to require states to report the percentage of Medicaid payments for certain Medicaid-covered institutional services that are spent on compensation for direct care workers and support staff. Comments are due by November 6, 2023.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 6, 2023 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcing its approval of the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for hospitals that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 6, 2023 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) seeking comments on the re-establishment of a matching program between CMS and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) titled "Verification of United States Citizenship and Immigration Status Data for Eligibility Determinations." The purpose of the matching program is to provide CMS with USCIS data to determine individuals' eligibility for initial enrollment in a Qualified Health Plan through an Exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, for Insurance Affordability Programs (IAPs), for certificates of exemption from the shared responsibility payment, and redeterminations and renewal decisions. Comments are due by October 6, 2023.
Source: Federal Register

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