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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, submitted an Information Collection Request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the 340B Drug Pricing Program's Administrative Dispute Resolution process. This process helps resolve disputes between drug manufacturers and covered entities, like hospitals, over drug pricing. For 30 days, the public can submit comments on this request. HRSA adjusted the expected number of dispute requests from 10 to 15 for the next three years and responded to public feedback on the estimated time burden and document requirements for filing a dispute.

The Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) has announced its schedule for 2021 meetings, which will be open to the public. These meetings will involve discussion, evaluation, and voting on proposals for physician-focused payment models. The meetings are set to take place from June 10-11, September 27-28, and December 16-17, either virtually or in Washington, DC. Attendees can participate in person, via conference call, or through a livestream, and registration is encouraged due to potential space limitations.

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is correcting a final rule regarding improvements in food distribution programs. This correction, effective December 30, 2024, aims to enhance access and parity for eligible populations and simplifies requirements for program operators. It involves ensuring adherence to programs' caseload allocations, updating online information about local agencies and state plans, correcting definitions and instructions in the regulations, and providing clear guidelines on eligibility and income deductions.

The document is a proclamation by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. declaring November 24 through November 30, 2024, as National Family Week. In this proclamation, he emphasizes the importance of family and highlights several efforts his administration has made to support American families. These efforts include economic recovery programs, investments in infrastructure, healthcare cost reductions, and legislative actions to protect marriage and reduce gun violence. The President invites Americans to celebrate this week with activities and ceremonies honoring the nation's families.

The Council on Graduate Medical Education (COGME) will hold public meetings in 2025, according to a notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The meetings are scheduled for April 10-11 and September 11-12 and can be attended in-person in Rockville, Maryland, or online. COGME advises the government on medical education issues, such as the supply of doctors and foreign medical school graduates. The public can submit comments or request to speak at the meetings, and attendees need to contact Shane Rogers for special accommodations or to confirm attendance.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has proposed a new rule to allow healthcare practitioners to prescribe controlled substances via telemedicine, without needing an in-person exam, through a Special Registration framework. This framework permits three types of special registrations: Telemedicine Prescribing Registration for Schedule III-V drugs, Advanced Telemedicine Prescribing Registration for Schedule II-V drugs for certain specialists, and Telemedicine Platform Registration for online platforms to dispense these drugs. These changes, which aim to expand patient access while safeguarding against drug abuse, also require practitioners to perform additional prescription checks and comply with detailed reporting and recordkeeping. Public comments on this proposal are welcome before final implementation.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing a new form, GSA Form 5015, to streamline the process of applying for student loan repayment benefits for federal employees. This form aims to simplify the collection of necessary information and reduce administrative burden, as the current method is cumbersome and time-consuming. The agency is seeking public feedback on this proposal to ensure it effectively saves time and enhances clarity. Public comments are requested to determine if this new form will be beneficial, and they have until March 10, 2025, to submit feedback.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is proposing updates to their application plan for the Mental Health and Substance Use Block Grants for fiscal years 2026-2027. These changes aim to improve clarity, update terminology, and better integrate behavioral health with overall health care. SAMHSA is inviting public comments on whether these information collections are helpful and necessary, and how they might reduce the burden on respondents. The estimated time commitment for these processes is projected to remain the same.

The Executive Order 14187 issued by the President aims to prohibit and end the funding and support of medical procedures that claim to change a child's sex through interventions like hormone treatments and surgeries, referred to as "chemical and surgical mutilation." The order calls for various government agencies to rescind support for these practices, defund institutions carrying them out, and ensure better data quality for understanding gender dysphoria in minors. It also mandates changes to health insurance policies to exclude coverage for these procedures and directs the Department of Justice to enforce laws against deceptive practices and female genital mutilation. The order emphasizes that no new legal rights are created by its provisions.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has decided to revoke John Stanton, M.D.'s DEA registration because his medical license in Tennessee was revoked, meaning he can't legally handle controlled substances in the state. An Order to Show Cause was issued previously, suggesting the removal of his DEA Certificate of Registration, as he didn't request a hearing, leading to a default judgment. As a result, the DEA has also denied Dr. Stanton's pending applications for any new registration in Tennessee. This decision was signed by the Acting Administrator of the DEA and will take effect on May 21, 2025.