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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing a virtual public meeting of the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) scheduled for June 25, 2025. This meeting will focus on the best clinical endpoints to consider for devices that manage tremors in Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. Public comments and presentations are encouraged, and there are deadlines for speaker registration and submission of materials by May 21, 2025. The meeting seeks to involve various stakeholders and the public to ensure comprehensive discussion and recommendations to CMS.

The Federal Register notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is asking for nominations for the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC). This committee provides advice on Medicare coverage policies by evaluating scientific evidence for medical treatments and technologies. Nominations must be submitted by February 17, 2025, and should include details like the nominee’s qualifications and lack of conflicts of interest. The committee wants to ensure diverse representation, so they are especially encouraging nominations from different backgrounds, including those from racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and across the gender spectrum.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a period for public comments on its plan to collect information, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). This information collection relates to Medicare coverage of items and services under the Coverage with Evidence Development (CED) initiative. The public is encouraged to submit comments on aspects such as the utility of the information collection and methods to improve efficiency. Comments must be submitted by March 18, 2025.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule to establish a Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) pathway, which provides faster access to new, FDA-designated breakthrough medical devices for Medicare beneficiaries. The rule allows up to four years of national Medicare coverage starting from the date of FDA market authorization, helping to ensure beneficiaries have timely access to cutting-edge treatments. Additionally, the rule defines "reasonable and necessary" criteria for determining Medicare coverage to ensure clarity and consistency with commercial insurers' practices. The MCIT pathway aims to encourage innovation while maintaining patient safety and evidence-based coverage decisions.

The document is a quarterly notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the Health and Human Services Department, detailing important updates on Medicare and Medicaid programs from October to December 2024. It lists CMS manual instructions, regulations, and Federal Register notices related to these programs. The notice is organized into 15 addenda, each containing specific updates such as changes in Medicare manual instructions, CMS rulings, national coverage determinations, and approved medical facilities for various treatments. The document aims to keep beneficiaries and stakeholders informed about the latest developments in Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reopening and extending the period for public comments on a request for information (RFI) to guide evidence-building activities. This is in accordance with the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018, which mandates federal agencies like DHS to develop plans that address strategic and policy questions through evidence and data. The public is encouraged to provide suggestions that could help DHS enhance the effectiveness of its strategies, policies, and programs. Comments can be submitted until March 31, 2021, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) updated its rules to recognize more types of medical professionals as acceptable sources of evidence in disability claims. This change aligns with updates from the Social Security Administration and reflects changes in how healthcare is delivered. New additions include licensed school psychologists, podiatrists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants/associates. Public comments generally supported these updates, and the RRB made adjustments based on feedback, like recognizing both "physician assistant" and "physician associate" titles.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is holding a virtual public workshop on February 25, 2025, focusing on developing scientific evidence for cell therapies and tissue-based products. The workshop aims to discuss the latest scientific developments, challenges, and best practices required for advancing cellular therapies, including stem cell products. Participants, including experts from research and academic fields, will delve into topics such as safety considerations, product quality, and risks involved in these therapies. Interested parties can register for the free event, and a recording will be made available online after the workshop.

The memorandum from January 27, 2021, outlines President Biden's commitment to restoring trust in government through scientific integrity and evidence-based policymaking. It directs federal agencies to ensure that their scientific and technological processes are free from improper political interference and are based on sound scientific and technological methods. Agencies must update their scientific integrity policies, designate chief science officers, and establish practices that promote diversity and transparency in scientific advisory committees. Additionally, it emphasizes making federal data open and accessible for research to support informed and equitable policy decisions.

The U.S. Department of Education is inviting applications for the 2025 State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) program. These grants aim to assist state educational agencies in improving professional development systems for teachers and staff working with children with disabilities. By focusing on increasing qualified special education teachers and enhancing instruction and services, the program intends to improve educational outcomes for these children. The application deadline is February 18, 2025, and the grant winners will be eligible for funding amounts ranging from $500,000 to $2,100,000.