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  • 2025-05112 — Charter Renewal for Advisory Council on Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13753
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Health and Human Services has renewed the charter for the Advisory Council on Blood Stem Cell Transplantation (ACBSCT) as announced by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This renewal allows the council to continue its operations until February 19, 2027, where it will advise on matters related to blood stem cell transplantation, including the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program and National Cord Blood Inventory. ACBSCT provides expert recommendations on stem cell science and potential therapies. The renewal was effective as of February 19, 2025, and details can be accessed online through the council's website or the FACA database.

    Simple Explanation

    The government decided to keep a special group of helpers until 2027, called the Advisory Council on Blood Stem Cell Transplantation, that gives advice about how to use blood stem cells to help people get better. This group helps with important projects, like creating a big collection of special blood cells for sick people who might need them.

  • 2021-00095 — Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1519
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (ACHDNC) will hold a public meeting on February 11-12, 2021. This meeting, which will be held via webinar, aims to discuss newborn screening programs and improvements to the national screening guidelines. Topics include the review of screening conditions, updates on condition nomination forms, and innovations in long-term follow-up care. Public registration is required by February 10, 2021, and participants can submit written or oral comments in advance.

    Simple Explanation

    The Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children is having a public meeting over the internet on February 11 and 12, 2021, to talk about how to make sure newborn babies get tested for certain health conditions. People can listen in and share their thoughts, but they need to sign up by February 10, 2021.

  • 2021-00989 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Public Comment Request; Information Collection Request Title: National Practitioner Data Bank for Adverse Information on Physicians and Other Health Care Practitioners-45 CFR Part 60 Regulations and Forms, OMB No. 0915-0126-Revision
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5220
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to revise the information collection processes for the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). The NPDB is designed to ensure quality healthcare by tracking adverse actions against healthcare providers, like medical malpractice payments or disciplinary measures. This revision aims to improve data integrity and includes updating forms that hospitals and health plans use for reporting and querying. Public comments on this request are invited until February 18, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to change how they keep track of doctors and nurses who might have done something wrong so that hospitals can know about it. People can tell them what they think about this change until February 18, 2021.

  • 2021-00093 — Meeting of the National Advisory Committee on the National Health Service Corps
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1517
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Health Resources and Services Administration announced that the National Advisory Committee on the National Health Service Corps (NACNHSC) will hold public meetings in 2021. These meetings will discuss the current and future priorities of the NACNHSC, including healthcare access and workforce development, and take place in March, June, and November. Participants may attend these meetings in person, via teleconference, or online through Adobe Connect, with additional details available on the NACNHSC website. Members of the public can submit written comments in advance or request to speak during the meetings by contacting the designated official.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of making sure there are enough doctors and nurses want to have some meetings to talk about how they can do their job better. They want everyone who cares about this to know they can join the meetings online or in person, and also share their thoughts.

  • 2021-02807 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Public Comment Request; Information Collection Request Title: Health Professions Student Loan Program, Loans for Disadvantaged Students, Primary Care Loan Program, and Nursing Student Loan Program Administrative Requirements. OMB No. 0915-0047-Revision
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9073
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has submitted a request to collect information from schools participating in loan programs for health professions students. This request includes updating certain forms to gain more insight into student borrowers and their academic institutions. Public comments on this request will be accepted until March 15, 2021. These loan programs aim to provide long-term, low-interest loans to students in various medical and nursing fields, ensuring participating schools maintain accurate records and report on program activities.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make sure students learning to be doctors and nurses can borrow money to pay for school. They are asking people what they think about some new questions they want to ask schools about these loans, but it's not very clear what changes they want to make.

  • 2025-00129 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request; Information Collection Request Title: Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Model Eligibility Review Survey
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1508
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is planning to request public comments on a survey. This survey aims to identify home visiting service models that are eligible for use under the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program. The models need to meet both specific evidence-based criteria and statutory requirements set by HRSA. Public comments are being sought to evaluate the methods used to determine eligible models and consider the impact on eligible entities, families, and developers.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to know what kind of home visit programs help moms and babies the best and is asking people what they think should count as a good program. They're trying to make sure the rules are clear and fair, but some parts might be tricky for people to understand.

  • 2025-05473 — National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions Received
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14264
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has published a notice in the Federal Register listing petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. This program offers no-fault compensation to individuals injured by certain vaccines. The notice includes the names and details of various petitioners who have filed for compensation, along with their case numbers and locations. HRSA, on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services, collaborates with the United States Court of Federal Claims to manage these petitions.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has a special program to give money to people who got hurt by some vaccines. They made a list of people who asked for this help, and some big people in the government and a special court will decide if they get the money.

  • C1-2020-28017 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request Information Collection Request Title: Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients Information Collection Effort for Potential Donors for Living Organ Donation OMB No. 0906-0034-Extension
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2677
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    This document from the Federal Register is a correction notice from the Health and Human Services Department and the Health Resources and Services Administration. It corrects an error in a previous notice regarding the dates for public comment on a proposed information collection effort related to living organ donation. The correction changes the date from January 20, 2021, to January 21, 2021, as published in the original document dated December 21, 2020.

    Simple Explanation

    The government accidentally printed the wrong date for people to send in their thoughts about a plan related to organ donation. They fixed it by changing the date from January 20 to January 21.

  • 2021-02393 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request Information Collection Request Title: Federal Tort Claims Act Program Deeming Applications for Health Centers, OMB No. 0906-0035 Extension
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8364
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is planning to submit an Information Collection Request to the Office of Management and Budget. This is part of their procedure under the Paperwork Reduction Act, which allows for public input on such requests. The focus is on deeming health centers as Public Health Service employees, providing them with Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) coverage. HRSA seeks public comments on the related burden estimates or other aspects, and there are no proposed changes to the application process for 2022 and beyond.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to hear from people about making sure doctors at certain health centers have the right kind of insurance to help them if they get sued for doing something wrong while helping patients. They need people's opinions about the work involved in applying for this insurance.

  • 2024-31228 — Update to the Health Resources and Services Administration-Supported Women's Preventive Services Guidelines
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106522
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has updated guidelines for women's preventive health services, focusing on three areas: Screening and Counseling for Intimate Partner and Domestic Violence, Breast Cancer Screening for Women at Average Risk, and Patient Navigation Services for Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening. These updates were based on recommendations from the Women's Preventive Services Initiative (WPSI) and were developed by expert health professionals. The updates aim to ensure that certain preventive health services are covered without cost-sharing by health insurance plans. For most plans, these changes will take effect in 2026.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of health rules are updating how doctors check and help women stay healthy by supporting screenings for things like breast cancer. They want to make sure these health checks are free, so people don’t have to pay extra when getting them.

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