🏥Medicare and Medicaid Accreditation Compliance Notice
This proposed notice acknowledges the receipt of an application from The Joint Commission for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for hospitals that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs.
Learn More🏥Medicare's Request for Hospital Facility Expansion Exception
The Social Security Act prohibits a hospital with physician ownership that relies on the exception to the physician self-referral law for hospitals outside of Puerto Rico or for rural providers from expanding its facility capacity unless the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services grants the hospital's request for an exception from that prohibition after considering input on the request from individuals and entities in the community where the hospital is located. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has received a request from a hospital with physician ownership for an exception from the prohibition on expansion of facility capacity. This notice solicits comments on the request from individuals and entities in the community in which the hospital is located. Community input may inform our decision to approve or deny the hospital's request for an exception from the prohibition on expansion of facility capacity.
Learn More⚖️Revocation of DEA Registration for Unlawful Prescribing Practices
The Department of Justice's Drug Enforcement Administration issued a decision revoking the DEA registration of Dr. David Bockoff due to multiple violations of the Controlled Substances Act, including improper prescribing practices and inadequate medical recordkeeping. The ruling emphasizes the need for compliance and accountability in the medical field regarding controlled substances.
Learn More🗣️Notice of Advisory Committee Meeting on Tribal Affairs - VA
The Department of Veterans Affairs announces a public meeting of the Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs scheduled for February 25 and 26, 2025. The sessions aim to discuss matters regarding Indian tribes, focus on healthcare services for Native American Veterans, and provide updates from various VA offices. Public comments are welcomed and submissions are due by February 17, 2025.
Learn More⚠️DEA Registration Revocation
The Drug Enforcement Administration's order revokes Massoud Amini, M.D.'s registration to handle controlled substances, citing the revocation of his California medical license. The decision underscores the necessity for practitioners to maintain state licensing to comply with federal regulations, affecting their ability to operate lawfully in the medical field.
Learn More🏥Amendment of Class E Airspace in Marion, NC
This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Mission Hospital McDowell, Marion, NC, by adding airspace for Mission Hospital McDowell Heliport. This action also corrects the name from McDowell Hospital to Mission Hospital McDowell. It also removes Point In Space Coordinates for McDowell Hospital and replaces them with the correct Mission Hospital McDowell coordinates. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport.
Learn More💊DEA Revokes Registration of Herold Pierre-Louis, P.A. in Arizona
The Drug Enforcement Administration issued a decision revoking the DEA registration of Herold Pierre-Louis, P.A. due to the revocation of his Arizona physician assistant license. The ruling emphasizes the imperative for healthcare practitioners to maintain both federal and state licensing to legally handle controlled substances, reiterating the consequences of non-compliance.
Learn More📋Comments Notice on Information Collection by HHS and CMS
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 a second opportunity for public comment on the notice. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the burden estimate 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⚔️Executive Order 14183
Executive Order 14183 emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards for military readiness and cohesion, revoking previous policies that accommodate radical gender ideologies in the Armed Forces. The order mandates updates to medical and mental health standards to ensure service members meet the rigorous requirements necessary for effective military service.
Learn More🚫Executive Order on Funding for Gender Transition Procedures in Minors
Executive Order 14187 aims to protect children from medical interventions related to gender transition, prohibiting federal funding and promoting a policy shift in pediatric healthcare. It mandates a review of existing guidelines and outlines actions for various government departments to enforce these provisions and prioritize children's health.
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