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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is asking the public for feedback on their Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) programs. These programs aim to improve the care and outcomes for people with SCD, a group of blood disorders that mainly affect Black and Hispanic Americans. The HRSA funds several initiatives to increase awareness, provide better care, and connect those affected with community resources. Public comments will help shape future programs to better support people with SCD and their families. Comments must be submitted by January 6, 2025.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This action is in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. HRSA is seeking to extend the approval of the Environmental Information and Documentation (EID) checklist, which helps ensure that projects funded by HRSA comply with environmental laws like the National Environmental Policy Act. The public can comment on this proposal until February 18, 2025, and these comments will assist OMB in its decision-making process.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is requesting public comments on a proposed survey. This survey aims to gather feedback from users of the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) to improve services and effectiveness. The survey addresses experiences with the NPDB, satisfaction levels, and its impact on decision-making within healthcare organizations. Comments on this data collection effort's utility, accuracy, and techniques are invited by March 12, 2021.

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 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking public comments on its plan to continue collecting data for the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) COVID-19 Testing Program. This program helps monitor the use of $225 million in federal funds provided to support COVID-19 testing in rural areas. Funded clinics report on their testing activities, the number of patients tested, and positive results. Comments and suggestions about the data collection process are invited to ensure the information gathering is efficient and useful.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) are holding a public meeting on April 20-21, 2021, for the CDC/HRSA Advisory Committee on HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and STD Prevention and Treatment (CHACHSPT). The meeting will be open to the public via phone and web conference, though only 1,000 lines will be available. Key topics to be discussed include STI screening, innovation and COVID-19, and youth and mental health. The public is invited to submit written comments by April 19, 2021, and may request to speak during the meeting’s public comment period.