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May 20, 2026 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is allowing an additional 30 days to comment on an information collections titled, "Developmental Studies to Improve the National Health Care Surveys," while it is being reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget.
Source: Federal Register
Apr 24, 2026 - Health Affairs has issued a call for journal articles focusing on age-friendly health including a focus on rural topics such as innovation in rural delivery of long-term services and supports, addressing rural care gaps associated with nursing home closures, and the impact of payment policies that boost rural home health supply in addition to workforce, caregiving, social determinants of health, technology, and more. Articles will be considered on an ongoing basis through June 2028.
Source: Health Affairs
Apr 15, 2026 - The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is seeking merit reviewers to evaluate funding applications submitted to the organization. Reviewers may be scientists, patients, and other stakeholders who share an interest in helping PCORI fulfill its mission of funding research to help patients, clinicians, and others make informed healthcare decisions.
Source: Patient-Centers Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)