🏥Medicare IPPS FY 2026 Regulations
This final rule revises the Medicare hospital inpatient prospective payment systems (IPPS) for operating and capital-related costs of acute care hospitals; makes changes relating to Medicare graduate medical education (GME) for teaching hospitals; updates the payment policies and the annual payment rates for the Medicare prospective payment system (PPS) for inpatient hospital services provided by long-term care hospitals (LTCHs); updates and makes changes to requirements for certain quality programs; and makes other policy- related changes. We are also finalizing the provisions of the interim final action with comment period regarding the changes to the FY 2025 IPPS rates due to the court decision in Bridgeport Hosp. v. Becerra. Lastly, it finalizes certain updates to the ONC Health Information Technology (IT) Certification Program.
Learn More📄CMS Notice on Proposed Information Collection for Compliance Survey
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information (including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information) and to allow 60 days for public comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
Learn More🧬NIH Notice of Closed Meetings
The Department of Health and Human Services announces closed meetings for the Center for Scientific Review dedicated to reviewing grant applications. These meetings, held virtually, will involve discussions that could reveal confidential information pertaining to health research projects. Specific committees will evaluate applications related to cancer support, neurogenetics, and digestive health.
Learn More🧬NIH Notice of Closed Meeting on Grant Applications Review
The Department of Health and Human Services announces a closed meeting by the Center for Scientific Review to review and evaluate grant applications related to clinical research. The meeting will address sensitive information, asserting confidentiality regarding trade secrets and personal data associated with grant proposals.
Learn More💰FDA Announces Animal Drug User Fee Rates for FY 2026
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is announcing the fee rates and payment procedures for fiscal year (FY) 2026 animal drug user fees. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), as amended by the Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023 (ADUFA V), authorizes FDA to collect user fees for certain animal drug applications and supplemental animal drug applications, for certain animal drug products, for certain establishments where such products are made, and for certain sponsors of such animal drug applications and/or investigational animal drug submissions. This notice establishes the fee rates for FY 2026.
Learn More🏥Notice of Meeting Change for National Institute on Deafness Advisory Council
The Department of Health and Human Services announces a change in the meeting schedule for the National Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Advisory Council. The meeting will occur from September 4 to September 5, 2025, at the National Institutes of Health in Rockville, MD, with specific times for public accessibility.
Learn More📄FDA Information Collection Approvals and Business Implications
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is publishing a list of information collections that have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn More🍽️FDA Announces Food Additive Petition for Medical Food
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that we have filed a food additive petition, submitted by the Spoonbill Foundation, proposing that we amend our food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of 4'-phosphopantetheine (4'-PPT) as a nutrient in medical food.
Learn More💵NIH Notice of Closed Meetings Regarding Grant Evaluations
The Department of Health and Human Services announces closed meetings of the Center for Scientific Review to evaluate contract and grant proposals related to antimicrobial activity and neuroscience research. These meetings will contribute to discussions concerning confidential trade secrets and will take place virtually, adhering to privacy regulations.
Learn More💰NIH Grant Evaluation Meetings for Biomedical Research Opportunities
The Department of Health and Human Services provides notice of closed meetings by the Center for Scientific Review, where various grant applications related to health and biomedical research will be evaluated. These meetings serve as a critical opportunity for stakeholders to gain insights and potential funding in the scientific community.
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