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Aug 14, 2025 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) correcting the August 7, 2025, notice extending the standard performance period for health center grantees from 3 to 4 years. Includes a list of 192 health center awardees that will receive a one-year extension with funds for a total 4-year performance period.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 13, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is seeking comments on the following information collections: Medicare Part D Electronic Prescribing Tools (42 CFR 423.128(d)(4)-(5) and 423.160(b)(1)); and 2) Independent Renal Dialysis Facility Cost Report. Comments are due by September 12, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 13, 2025 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeking comments on an information collection regarding forms related to the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program (LRP) and the Pediatric Specialty LRP. The information collected is used to assess an applicant's eligibility and qualifications for the STAR and Pediatric Specialty LRPs. Comments are due by October 14, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 13, 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 September 12, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 11, 2025 - Notice from the Social Security Administration (SSA) of a new matching program between the SSA and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) disclosing tax return information for establishing the correct amount of Medicare Part B premium subsidy adjustments and Medicare Part D premium increases. Data will be provided to the IRS once a week for new enrollees and once a year for all enrollees. Comments on the program may be submitted on or before September 10, 2025. The program will go into effect on October 1, 2025 and be in effect for 18 months.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 8, 2025 - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations to the Advisory Committee on United States Outlying Areas and Freely Associated States. The committee advises the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on matters related to veterans residing in American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands of the United States, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Nominations must be received by September 10, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 7, 2025 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) correcting the August 1, 2025, announcement of the application process for the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program and call for comments related to the structure and application process of the program. Drug manufacturer plans for participation in the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program should be submitted 340BPricing@hrsa.gov by September 15, 2025. The program will start January 1, 2026, and run for 1 year. Comments are due September 8, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 7, 2025 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeking comments on an information collection request titled "Enrollment and Re-Certification of Entities in the 340B Drug Pricing Program, OMB No. 0915-0327—Revision." HRSA requires covered entities to submit administrative information, certifying information, and attestation from appropriate grantee-level or entity-level authorizing officials and primary contacts in order to enroll and certify the eligibility of federally funded grantees and other safety net health care providers. Comments are due by October 6, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 7, 2025 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of an extension of the standard performance period for health center grantees from 3 to 4 years. The extended performance period will provide current health centers additional time to serve their service area before they apply for a new award. Includes a list of 194 health center awardees that will receive a one-year extension with funds for a total 4-year performance period. This update will not change the statutory requirement that health centers that fail to comply with Health Center Program requirements will receive a 1-year performance period if a new project period is awarded.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 5, 2025 - Announces a virtual public meeting of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Classifications and Public Health Data Standards, ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance (C&M) Committee to be held on September 9-10, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS topics, a list of which is provided in the notice.
Source: Federal Register