🧩Proclamation on World Autism Awareness Day 2025
The proclamation recognizes World Autism Awareness Day, highlighting the increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the U.S. and the importance of early diagnosis and support for individuals and families affected by ASD. The President calls for national awareness and ongoing support for those living with autism and emphasizes community involvement.
Learn More💉National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Petitions Overview
HRSA is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (the Program), as required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. While the Secretary of HHS is named as the respondent in all proceedings brought by the filing of petitions for compensation under the Program, the United States Court of Federal Claims is charged by statute with responsibility for considering and acting upon the petitions.
Learn More💰NIH Meeting Notice for Grant Applications in Health Research
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases announces a closed meeting to review grant applications. This event is essential for evaluating funding opportunities that support research in musculoskeletal, rheumatic, and skin sciences, emphasizing confidentiality for proprietary information discussed during the meeting.
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The National Institutes of Health announces a closed meeting of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering's Special Emphasis Panel to evaluate grant applications. The meeting is set to discuss confidential trade secrets and personal information related to grant proposals, ensuring privacy during the review process.
Learn More📋Request for Nominations for Medicare Evidence Committee Members
This notice announces the request for nominations for membership on the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC). Among other duties, the MEDCAC provides advice and guidance to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) and the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) concerning the adequacy of scientific evidence available to CMS in making coverage determinations under the Medicare program. The MEDCAC's fundamental purpose is to support the principles of an evidence-based determination process for Medicare's coverage policies. MEDCAC panels provide advice to CMS on the strength of the evidence available for specific medical treatments and technologies through a public, participatory, and accountable process.
Learn More🏥Regulatory Changes in Indian Health Service Impacting Businesses
Part G of the Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is hereby amended to reflect a reorganization of the Indian Health Service (IHS). The purpose of this reorganization is to revise the current approved structure for the IHS, Office of the Director, Intergovernmental Affairs functions in Chapter GA (GAA-GAC), as provided for herein.
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