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The Secretary of Health and Human Services has given the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) the authority to oversee the National Parkinson's Project, as outlined in the National Plan to End Parkinson's Act. This involves managing efforts to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure Parkinson's disease, and includes setting up an Advisory Council on Parkinson's Research, Care, and Services. The Secretary will still handle reporting to Congress, making regulations, and appointing Council members, while the NIH can pass on some of its responsibilities under this delegation. This change takes effect immediately.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a change in the schedule for the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel meeting on the Epidemiologic Cohort Study of Interstitial Cystitis. Originally scheduled to occur from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST on March 30, 2021, the meeting will now take place from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT. This meeting will remain closed to the public. Interested parties may contact Jaya Raman at the CDC for more information.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases announced a closed meeting of the Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, and AIDS Research Study Section scheduled for April 23-24, 2025. The meeting will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will be conducted via video. The purpose of this meeting is to review and evaluate grant applications, with discussions potentially including confidential information. This information will be kept private to protect trade secrets and personal privacy.

The Center for Scientific Review Advisory Council is holding a public meeting on March 29, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be conducted virtually at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD, and aims to provide advice to the director of the Center for Scientific Review on various matters related to grant applications. Attendees can access the meeting online at https://videocast.nih.gov or visit https://public.csr.nih.gov/​AboutCSR/Organization/CSRAdvisoryCouncil for more information. For details or accommodations, individuals should contact Bruce Reed, Ph.D., the Deputy Director, at reedbr@mail.nih.gov.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft report titled "Best Practices for FDA Communication with Interested Parties" and is asking for public feedback. This report is part of a response to the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, which requires the FDA to review and improve its communication methods with medical product sponsors and other external parties. The draft includes current communication practices and explores new, innovative strategies used during the COVID-19 pandemic. People can provide feedback on this draft report until February 3, 2025, through electronic or written submissions.

In January 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services published new rules about expanding telemedicine practices. These rules were supposed to take effect on February 18, 2025, but have been delayed to March 21, 2025. This delay aligns with a Presidential order for a "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," allowing more time for feedback on the rules. The rules allow certain medical professionals to prescribe medications via telemedicine, even without an initial in-person visit, under specific conditions. Public comments about this delay are encouraged, focusing on potential policy, legal, and factual issues.

The Administration for Children and Families within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has withdrawn a proposed rule concerning the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Originally proposed on October 2, 2023, the rule aimed to update TANF regulations, including defining "needy," clarifying allowable expenditures, and aligning holidays with Federal standards. After receiving over 7,000 comments, the department decided they need more public input and are focusing on other priorities, such as implementing the TANF provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. Thus, the proposed rule has been officially withdrawn as of January 14, 2025.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published its Scientific Integrity Policy to foster a culture of scientific honesty and transparency. This Policy aims to ensure that all scientific activities within HHS are conducted without inappropriate interference, upholding principles like honesty, objectivity, and inclusivity. It outlines the responsibilities of HHS employees and provides protections for reporting violations. The Policy also covers procedures for addressing concerns, promoting open communication of scientific information, and ensuring accountability and professional development within the Department.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted an information collection request regarding "COVID-19 Pandemic Response, Laboratory Data Reporting" to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This proposed data collection aims to gather comprehensive laboratory testing data to aid in the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic by tracking disease trends, facilitating contact tracing, and managing testing resources. The CDC is inviting public comments for an additional 30 days to ensure this collection is efficient, clear, and minimally burdensome. Interested individuals can comment on the necessity and accuracy of the data collection or contribute suggestions for improvement.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is looking for nominations for the Safety and Occupational Health Study Section (SOHSS). This group is made up of 20 experts in areas like occupational safety, nursing, and psychology. People interested in joining must send their nominations—either by mail or email—by January 31, 2025. Nominees must be U.S. citizens, not full-time government employees, and submit a resume and recommendation letter from someone outside HHS. Selected members will serve terms of up to four years.