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The Advisory Committee on Childhood Vaccines (ACCV), part of the Health Resources and Services Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services, has announced plans for public meetings throughout 2021. These meetings will occur on four dates: March 4, June 3, September 2, and December 2, all running from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The meetings may be held in person in Rockville, Maryland, or via teleconference and webinar, and the public is invited to participate. The ACCV advises on the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program and related issues, and attendees are encouraged to submit comments or questions in advance.

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 Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines (ACCV), part of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is hosting a public meeting on January 29 and 30, 2025, via Zoom webinar. Participants can find more information and register on the ACCV website. During the meeting, the Commission will discuss various topics, including updates from different health departments. The meeting is open to the public, and there's an opportunity for attendees to submit comments either in writing or orally.

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 Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (ACHDNC) will hold a public meeting on February 11-12, 2021. This meeting, which will be held via webinar, aims to discuss newborn screening programs and improvements to the national screening guidelines. Topics include the review of screening conditions, updates on condition nomination forms, and innovations in long-term follow-up care. Public registration is required by February 10, 2021, and participants can submit written or oral comments in advance.

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 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has issued a notice regarding petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, part of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act. This program offers compensation to individuals who have been injured by specific childhood vaccines. Petitions are filed with the United States Court of Federal Claims, which appoints special masters to review cases. The notice details a list of petitions received in December 2020, and invites interested parties to submit relevant information concerning the petitions.

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 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.

The Advisory Council on Blood Stem Cell Transplantation will hold a public meeting on January 23, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. This virtual meeting will cover topics such as graft versus host disease, cord blood unit selection strategies, and potential new therapies under the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program. The public can join and provide comments during the meeting, with written statements being accepted in advance. Registration details and additional information will be available on the Council's website.