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News by Topic: Emergency preparedness and response

Jul 10, 2025 - Announcement additional resources and flexibilities from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to assist with the ongoing public health emergency (PHE) in Texas declared on July 8, 2025 related to the severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding. Shares information and resources for those impacted and responding to the severe storms and flooding, including CMS waivers, a period of special healthcare enrollment, a disaster toolkit, dialysis care, medical equipment and supplies replacement, and access to Medicare Part D medications.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Jun 26, 2025 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeking comments on an information collection regarding a form related to the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and American Rescue Plan (ARP) rural payment reporting activities. The information collection is used to assess if statutory and programmatic requirements are met; conduct audits; report on findings with respect to the disbursements of PRF and ARP Rural payments; and for the program evaluation. Comments are due by August 25, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 24, 2025 - Advises health and public health organizations to prepare for the potential of increased cyber threats. Includes suggestions such as reviewing vulnerability management strategies, contingency plans, and implementing increased actions and routines focused on a defensive cybersecurity position. Shares the related Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin and additional resources to enhance cybersecurity for health and public health organizations.
Source: Office of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection (OCIP), Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)
Jun 20, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking comment on the following information collections: 1) Healthcare Fraud Prevention Partnership (HFPP) Data Sharing and Information Exchange; 2) Medicare Part D Manufacturer Discount Program; and 3) Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Providers Participating Providers and Suppliers. Comments are due by August 19, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 16, 2025 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking nominations for membership on the Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD). The ACD consists of up to 15 experts knowledgeable in areas pertinent to the CDC mission, including public health, infectious disease, data science and Artificial Intelligence (AI), global health, public health preparedness, and related fields. Nominations are due by July 16, 2025.
Source: Federal Register