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News by Topic: Policy

Sep 15, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) invites applications for loans and grants under the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Programs (REDLG or Programs) for fiscal year 2026, subject to the availability of funding. The purpose of these programs is to provide eligible Rural Utilities Service (RUS) electric or telecommunications borrowers with financing to promote rural economic development and job creation projects. Applications will be reviewed quarterly, with the following deadlines: September 30, 2025; December 31, 2025; March 31, 2026; and June 30, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 12, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Hospital Notices: IM/DND; and 2) CLIA Proficiency Testing (PT). Comments are due by November 12, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 12, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Generic Clearance for Improving DASG's APIs Customer Experience; and 2) Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Application Form and Supporting Regulations. Comments are due by October 14, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 12, 2025 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeking comments on a proposed information collection request related to the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The information collected will include the collection of 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program plans from drug manufacturers, the collection of sales data from drug manufacturers for OPA's evaluation of the pilot program and for overall 340B Program surveillance, and the collection of data submitted by covered entities to manufacturers to request a rebate. Comments are due by November 12, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 12, 2025 - Highlights 2 doctors in New Mexico who are leaving their small community as part of a larger national trend of declining access to physicians in rural areas. Discusses common challenges including reimbursement and other financial concerns. Notes policy measures proposed by governors in New Mexico and other western states to address healthcare workforce shortages.
Source: KUNC
Sep 10, 2025 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) announcing a virtual town hall meeting to be held on December 10-11, 2025, to discuss FY 2027 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 3, 2025. Written comments and agenda items for discussion at the meeting are due by November 13, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 8, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Medicaid Program; Eligibility Changes under the Affordable Care Act of 2010; 2) Income and Eligibility Verification System; and 3) Medicaid Report on Payables and Receivables. Comments are due by November 7, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 5, 2025 - Blog post discussing the Rural Health Transformation Program. Provides an overview of the program and examples of early actions taken by governors. Identifies key stakeholder partners and critical policy areas related to rural health.
Source: National Governors Association
Sep 4, 2025 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) making typographical corrections to the August 5, 2025, final rule. This correction is effective October 1, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 2, 2025 - Announces changes to the Achieving Healthcare Efficiency through Accountable Design (AHEAD) Model beginning in January 2026 including the end date for all cohorts, payment reforms for patients with Original Medicare, and new requirements around total cost of care and primary care investment targets.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services