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The Department of Health and Human Services has rechartered the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP), as per the Federal Advisory Committee Act. This council advises on nurse workforce issues and policy matters under the Public Health Service Act. The recharter is effective from November 30, 2024, allowing NACNEP to function until November 30, 2026. Additional information and the charter document can be accessed on the NACNEP and FACA websites.

The Health Resources and Services Administration announced that the National Advisory Committee on the National Health Service Corps (NACNHSC) will hold public meetings in 2021. These meetings will discuss the current and future priorities of the NACNHSC, including healthcare access and workforce development, and take place in March, June, and November. Participants may attend these meetings in person, via teleconference, or online through Adobe Connect, with additional details available on the NACNHSC website. Members of the public can submit written comments in advance or request to speak during the meetings by contacting the designated official.

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 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has submitted a request to collect information from schools participating in loan programs for health professions students. This request includes updating certain forms to gain more insight into student borrowers and their academic institutions. Public comments on this request will be accepted until March 15, 2021. These loan programs aim to provide long-term, low-interest loans to students in various medical and nursing fields, ensuring participating schools maintain accurate records and report on program activities.

This document from the Federal Register is a correction notice from the Health and Human Services Department and the Health Resources and Services Administration. It corrects an error in a previous notice regarding the dates for public comment on a proposed information collection effort related to living organ donation. The correction changes the date from January 20, 2021, to January 21, 2021, as published in the original document dated December 21, 2020.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has published a notice in the Federal Register listing petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. This program offers no-fault compensation to individuals injured by certain vaccines. The notice includes the names and details of various petitioners who have filed for compensation, along with their case numbers and locations. HRSA, on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services, collaborates with the United States Court of Federal Claims to manage these petitions.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the Department of Health and Human Services has released a notice listing the petitions filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program during October 2024. This program provides financial compensation to individuals who have suffered adverse effects from specific childhood vaccines. The notice includes details of these petitions, such as the petitioner's name, location, and case number. The public can submit written information about these cases to the United States Court of Federal Claims and HRSA.

The Department of Health and Human Services is reorganizing sections within the Health Resources and Services Administration. This includes establishing new offices, such as the Office of Special Health Initiatives and the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, while abolishing the Healthcare Systems Bureau. The changes aim to enhance focus on areas like telehealth, health equity, and support for public health initiatives. The reorganization also involves updating leadership, roles, and responsibilities to improve healthcare access and service delivery.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has updated its definition of what areas are considered "rural" for the purpose of determining eligibility for rural health grants. This change, which includes adding MSA counties without any Urbanized Area populations to the list, aims to better identify communities that are rural in nature, even if they are near a city. Many public comments were received on this proposal, with most in favor, though some expressed concern that expanding eligibility might spread resources too thin. The revised definition will apply to new grant opportunities starting in the 2022 fiscal year.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is planning to request public comments on a survey. This survey aims to identify home visiting service models that are eligible for use under the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program. The models need to meet both specific evidence-based criteria and statutory requirements set by HRSA. Public comments are being sought to evaluate the methods used to determine eligible models and consider the impact on eligible entities, families, and developers.