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News by Topic: Policy

Aug 20, 2025 - The U.S. Department of State is seeking comment on an information collection titled, "J-1 Visa Waiver Recommendation Application." Comments are due by September 19, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 18, 2025 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Registration, Attestation, Dispute Resolution and Correction, Assumptions Document and Data Retention Requirements for Open Payments and 2) Medicare Enrollment Application—Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Suppliers. Comments are due by October 17, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 18, 2025 - Notice of final rule 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), removing the provisions in 7 CFR part 1930, which is already blank. USDA Rural Development is clarifying that these regulations no longer exist. This final rule is effective August 18, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 14, 2025 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) making technical and typographical corrections to the July 16, 2025, proposed rule.
Source: Federal Register
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