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News by Topic: Technology for health and human services

May 20, 2025 - Notice from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) announcing a public meeting of the FirstNet Authority Board and Board Committees on June 2, 2025, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Pacific. Agenda items are being finalized and will be published on the FirstNet Authority website. Public attendance will be available online only.
Source: Federal Register
May 16, 2025 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) seeking comments regarding the market of digital health products for Medicare beneficiaries and the state of data interoperability and broader health technology infrastructure. Information collected may be used to inform CMS and Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC) efforts to lead infrastructure progress in this market, increase beneficiary access to effective digital capabilities needed to make informed health decisions, and increase data availability for all stakeholders contributing to health outcomes. Comments are due by June 16, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
May 1, 2025 - The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is requesting expressions of interest for the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) Board to serve a 3-year term. The FirstNet Authority Board is responsible for providing overall policy direction and oversight of the FirstNet Authority to ensure that the nationwide network continuously meets the needs of public safety. The membership of the Board must include rural representation. Expressions of interest are due by June 2, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Mar 26, 2025 - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will hold an open meeting on March 27, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern. Agenda items include a discussion of proposed rules that would ensure the reliability and interoperability of Next Generation 911 networks and strengthen caller location accuracy requirements for wireless calls to 911, among other things. The meeting can be viewed on the FCC website.
Source: Federal Register