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News by Topic: Technology for health and human services

Jul 16, 2025 - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is allowing an additional 2 weeks for comment on the June 4, 2025, proposed rule titled "Facilitating Implementation of Next Generation 911 Services (NG911); Improving 911 Reliability." FCC is seeking comments on the proposed updates to the definition of "covered 911 service provider" in the FCC's existing 911 reliability rules and reliability standards. Comments are now due by August 4, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jul 9, 2025 - Notice of final rule from the Federal Communications Commission announcing that the Office of Management and Budget has approved an information collection related to certain rules related to the FCC's August 17, 2023, Enhanced A-CAM Order and April 14, 2024, Connect America Fund Order. The revised information collection is effective July 9, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jul 1, 2025 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announcing a 6-year model, the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model. The WISeR Model will test the implementation of technology-enabled prior authorization processes for select services, with the aim of reducing fraud, waste (including low-value care), and abuse in Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) in six states: Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Washington. This notice is effective January 1, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 24, 2025 - Advises health and public health organizations to prepare for the potential of increased cyber threats. Includes suggestions such as reviewing vulnerability management strategies, contingency plans, and implementing increased actions and routines focused on a defensive cybersecurity position. Shares the related Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin and additional resources to enhance cybersecurity for health and public health organizations.
Source: Office of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection (OCIP), Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR)
Jun 23, 2025 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking comments on information collection requests titled "Medicare Advantage Model of Care Submission Requirements" and "Certification Statement for Electronic File Interchange Organizations (EFIOs) that submit National Provider Identifier (NPI) data to the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)." Comments are due by July 23, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 10, 2025 - Notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking comments on a new computer matching program between the FCC, the Universal Service Administrative Company, and Minnesota Department of Human 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 July 10, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 6, 2025 - Policy notice announcing modifications and changes to requirements outlined in the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program notice of funding opportunity that are effective immediately. Shares a template letter for awardees who are required to submit a letter to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) within 30 calendar days requesting an initial proposal correction to incorporate the new guidance and terms of this policy notice into their original proposals. BEAD was established by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to provide funding to states and territories for the planning, development, mapping, and adoption of high-speed broadband access.
Source: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
Jun 4, 2025 - Notice of proposed rule from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding the reliability and interoperability of emerging Next Generation 911 (NG911) networks. Among other things, this proposed rule proposes updating the definition of "covered 911 service provider" in the FCC's existing 911 reliability rules to ensure that the rules apply to service providers that control or operate critical pathways and components in NG911 networks, as well as updating reliability standards for providers of critical NG911 functions to ensure the reliable delivery of 911 traffic to NG911 delivery points. Comments are due by July 21, 2025.
Source: Federal Register