🏥CMS Seeks Public Comments on Information Collection Activities
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📊Public Comments Requested on ACF Program Data Collection
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) plans to submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend approval of the existing overarching generic clearance for the Formative Data Collections for ACF Program Support (OMB #0970-0531; expiration date 06/30/2025). ACF proposes minor updates to supporting statement justification for the overarching generic for clarity.
Learn More🏥Revision of Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions Information Collection
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed revision of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents, the estimated burden (i.e. the time, effort, and resources used by the respondents to respond), the estimated cost to the respondent, and the actual information collection instruments.
Learn More🏥Supplemental Funding Notice for Autism Longitudinal Data Project
HRSA is announcing supplemental award funds through the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund to the current HRSA award recipient to build further data capacity under the Autism Longitudinal Data Project. The funding will support this multi-agency data linkage project linking existing datasets to create a comprehensive longitudinal dataset. Supplemental funding was previously awarded in fiscal year 2024 for the initial phase of the project, which started in July 2024, and this award will continue that work.
Learn More🏥FDA Notice on Electronic Submissions for Medical Device Registration
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn More🏥Withdrawal of CMS Data Collection Comment Requests
On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a notice document entitled, "Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request". That notice invited public comments on five separate information collection requests, under Document Identifiers: CMS-10495, CMS 855S and CMS-R-131. Through the publication of this document, we are withdrawing the portion of the notice requesting public comment on the information collection request titled, "Data Collection and Submission for Open Payments" Form number: CMS-10495 (OMB control number: 0938-1237). We are also withdrawing the portion of the notice requesting public comment on the information collection titled, "Medicare Enrollment Application: Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Suppliers." Form number: CMS-855S (OMB control number: 0938-1056.
Learn More💉CDC Announces Meeting on Immunization Practices and Public Comment
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the following meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Time will be available for public comment.
Learn More🏥Medicare and Medicaid 2026 Updates
The regulatory document outlines updates to the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) and the Quality Reporting Program for 2026, alongside changes to the Durable Medical Equipment Competitive Bidding Program. These updates aim to streamline compliance and enhance service delivery in the healthcare sector, impacting various stakeholders, including providers and patients.
Learn More🍀FDA Issues Priority Review Voucher for Rare Pediatric Drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the issuance of a priority review voucher to the sponsor of a rare pediatric disease product application. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) authorizes FDA to award priority review vouchers to sponsors of approved rare pediatric disease product applications that meet certain criteria. FDA is required to publish notice of the award of the priority review voucher. FDA has determined that MODESYO (dordaviprone), approved August 6, 2025, manufactured by Chimerix, Inc., meets the criteria for a priority review voucher.
Learn More🏥Notice of National Research Advisory Council Meeting - VA
The Department of Veterans Affairs announces a meeting for the National Research Advisory Council (NRAC) to discuss research policies affecting Veterans' health care. The meeting will include public comments and presentations from various committees, with an option for virtual participation. Public statements can be submitted in advance for review.
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