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Aug 20, 2024 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) proposing to update Policy Notice 21-01, "Waiver of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Core Medical Services Expenditure Requirement." The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) statute grants the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) authority to waive the requirement that RWHAP Parts A, B, and C recipients send 75 percent of Parts A, B, and C grant funds on core medical services for individuals who are identified with HIV/AIDS and eligible for RWHAP services under the statute. Proposed updates reflect a new policy aimed at clarifying which percentages of HIV service dollars will be allocated to core medical and support services. Comments are due by September 19, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 16, 2024 - The Health Resources and Services Administration will hold a public meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services (NACRHHS) on September 4-6, 2024. The agenda will include discussions on the opioid crisis and its impact on rural families, with an emphasis on prevention efforts. Information about NACRHHS and the agenda for this meeting will be available on the NACRHHS website. Written statements and requests to make oral comments should be submitted to Sahira Rafiullah at least 3 business days prior to the meeting.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 15, 2024 - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is accepting applications for the Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Program for fiscal year 2024. Proposals are due by November 13, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Related funding: Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program: Tribal Transit Program
Aug 15, 2024 - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is seeking comments on a revision of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). For 2025, SAMHSA is proposing to change the name of the study to the National Household Survey on Behavioral Health (NHSBH) to emphasize the inclusion of mental health-related survey elements and to clarify the full content of the survey's questions and data for key stakeholders. Comments are due within 30 days of this notice.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 14, 2024 - Discusses the increasingly important role technology plays in healthcare delivery and challenges for small, rural facilities and healthcare systems with cybersecurity. Offers an overview of the impact of cyberattacks on healthcare quality, patient privacy, facility budgets, and more. Highlights recent policies offering healthcare facilities tools for cybersecurity.
Source: NPR, Montana Public Radio
Aug 14, 2024 - Notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking comment on a new computer matching program between the FCC, the Universal Service Administrative Company, and the South Carolina Department of Social Services 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 September 13, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 14, 2024 - Notice from the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) announcing a public meeting of the FirstNet Authority Board and Board Committees on August 21, 2024, from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Mountain. An agenda will be published on the FirstNet Authority website. Public attendance will be available online only.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 14, 2024 - 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 August 29, 2024. 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, agenda, and information on how to register and provide public comment during the meeting will be published on the PACCARB website.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 14, 2024 - Notice from the Indian Health Service (IHS) announcing the decision to expand the geographic boundaries of the Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area (PRCDA) for the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon (CTGR) to include Clackamas County in Oregon. The expanded boundaries will include the current PRCDA for the CTGR, which includes Washington, Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Multnomah, and Tillamook counties. This expansion is effective August 14, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 13, 2024 - The Census Scientific Advisory Committee will hold a virtual public meeting on September 19-20, 2024. The Committee will discuss policy, research, and technical issues for a range of Census Bureau activities, including decennial, economic, field operations, information technology, and statistics. Participation is available in person or via webcast. Meeting information will be published on the Census Advisory Committees website.
Source: Federal Register