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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule amending its Uniform Administrative Requirements to realign with statutory nondiscrimination provisions stated by Congress, thus significantly altering previous regulations. This rule focuses on requiring recipients of HHS awards to adhere to applicable federal statutory nondiscrimination laws and ensures compliance with relevant Supreme Court decisions. The action also addresses concerns that previous rules might violate the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) by causing undue burdens on religious organizations. This change aims to provide clarity and stability for grantees, while planning to avoid issues related to RFRA compliance.

The Office of Minority Health (OMH) within the Department of Health and Human Services has updated its organizational structure. The division previously known as the Division of Information and Education (DIE) has been renamed to the Division of Strategic Communication and Community Engagement (DCE) to better reflect its functions and to use a more socially acceptable acronym. The functions of the division remain the same as they were outlined in a previous notice from April 11, 1995.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has postponed the effective date of parts of a new rule from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that were supposed to amend certain nondiscrimination policies. Originally, the rule was set to take effect on January 12, 2021, but the court delayed parts of it until August 11, 2021, following a legal challenge. The rule involves how HHS programs should handle nondiscrimination based on factors like age, disability, sex, and sexual orientation, and its adherence to Supreme Court decisions. The rest of the rule that wasn't challenged remains in effect as planned.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a meeting for the Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health. This meeting, open to the public, will occur on February 25, 2025, and will discuss important topics like cybersecurity initiatives and updates on worker health petitions. While there won't be a public comment period during the meeting, people can submit written comments in advance. Those interested can also join the meeting via a teleconference, although space is limited to 150 callers.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry have delegated authority to the Director of Strategic Business Initiatives at the CDC to sign Federal Register notices related to committee management activities and meeting announcements. For more information, contact Dr. Rashaun Roberts at the CDC.

The Veterans Health Administration is gathering feedback on a survey about Veteran enrollees' health care choices and usage. This survey aims to understand the factors affecting Veterans' health care decisions and their preferences for VA and other health services. The collected data will guide future VA policy and management decisions. Comments on the proposed information collection can be submitted until January 16, 2025, as part of the compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.

The Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health will hold a meeting on February 5-6, 2025, in Richland, WA, near the Hanford Site, to discuss various issues related to the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). Public participation is encouraged, and people can submit comments or request to speak by January 29, 2025, through email or mail. The Advisory Board aims to review past recommendations, discuss new issues, and address concerns related to claims and medical guidance for workers affected by toxic substances. The meeting will be open to the public with an opportunity for comments on February 5, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a public meeting of the Advisory Committee on Minority Health (ACMH) on January 29, 2021. The meeting will focus on finalizing recommendations to improve access to preventive health services for minority groups. It will be held virtually, and preregistration is required to attend or submit comments. The public can find more information and register through the Office of Minority Health website.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that the Advisory Committee on Minority Health will hold a virtual public meeting on December 16, 2024. To attend, individuals must register by December 12, 2024, via Zoom, where they can also indicate if they wish to provide comments. During the meeting, the committee will discuss the notes from their previous meeting and make recommendations about engaging with communities regarding updated federal race and ethnicity data collection standards. Attendees can submit written comments in advance, with each remark being limited to two pages.

The Advisory Committee on Minority Health (ACMH) will hold a virtual meeting on January 16, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST, as announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The public is invited to attend, but registration is required by January 14, 2025, to participate. The meeting will focus on finalizing recommendations related to new federal standards for race and ethnicity data collection and engagement strategies with community organizations. Those wishing to provide comments must indicate their intent during registration, and public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.