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The Indian Health Service (IHS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comments on its Loan Repayment Program (LRP) to extend its approval. The program aims to help health professionals with educational debt who agree to work at IHS facilities, providing much-needed services to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The public can submit comments until February 25, 2025, to help evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and effectiveness of the information collection process and minimize its burden. This extension process is crucial for maintaining the program's ability to attract qualified health professionals to underserved areas.

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking public comments on the extension of the Loan Repayment Program (LRP) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program helps health professionals with educational debts in exchange for a two-year service commitment at IHS facilities, particularly those in remote areas. Comments must be submitted by April 7, 2025, and can be sent via email or phone. The information from applicants helps determine which individuals will be granted assistance based on a scoring system considering location and vacancy rates.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), a part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comments on their Information Collection Request (ICR) for the Faculty Loan Repayment Program (FLRP). The FLRP aims to help health professionals from disadvantaged backgrounds repay their educational loans in exchange for serving as faculty at eligible health profession schools. HRSA has proposed the use of a standardized form to better evaluate and rank applicants based on their economically or environmentally disadvantaged status. The public has until February 16, 2021, to submit comments on the proposed information collection process.