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Nov 27, 2024 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeking comments on an information collection titled "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) and Certification Regarding Lobbying," which is used by grant applicants applying for federal financial assistance. Comments are due by January 27, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Nov 27, 2024 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeking comments on an information collection titled "SF-429-C Real Property Status Report ATTACHMENT C (Disposition or Encumbrance Request), SF-429-B Real Property Status Report ATTACHMENT B (Request to Acquire, Improve or Furnish), SF-429-A Real Property Status Report ATTACHMENT A (General Reporting), INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SF-429 Real Property Status Report, and SF-429 Real Property Status Report (Cover Page)," which is used by grant applicants to provide property details as part of grant proposals. Comments are due by January 27, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Nov 27, 2024 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeking comments on an information collection titled "Federal Financial Report (SF-425) and Federal Financial Report Attachment (SF-425A)," which is used by grant applicants to apply for federal financial assistance Comments are due by January 27, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Nov 27, 2024 - The Office of Inspector General (OIG) in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requests proposals and recommendations for developing new or modifying existing safe harbor provisions of the Federal anti-kickback statute or Special Fraud Alerts. Criteria for modifying and establishing safe harbor provisions or Special Fraud Alerts include the extent to which the proposal impacts access to healthcare, the ability of healthcare facilities to serve medically underserved patients, and more. Comments are due January 27, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Nov 26, 2024 - The U.S. Census Bureau is allowing an additional 30 days for comments on an information collection titled "Generic Clearance for Census Bureau Field Tests and Evaluations." The proposed information collection will allow for researching and evaluating data collection for the 2030 Census to improve efficiency, data quality, and response rates as well as reduce respondent burden. Comments are due within 30 days of this notice.
Source: Federal Register
Nov 26, 2024 - The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking comments on a requirement regarding the workflow for credentialing healthcare practitioners working independently, in hospitals, or in clinics to prescribe controlled substances electronically. Comments are due January 27, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Nov 26, 2024 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) announcing the publication of the Common Agreement for Nationwide Health Information Interoperability, Version 2.1.
Source: Federal Register
Nov 25, 2024 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) seeking comments on revisions to an information collection titled "Minimum Data Set 3.0 Nursing Home and Swing Bed Prospective Payment System (PPS) for the collection of data related to the Patient-Driven Payment Model and the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (QRP)." Revisions include four new items as standardized patient assessment data elements, one modified item collected as a standardized patient assessment data element, and twenty-two removed items that are not needed for case-mix adjusting the SNF per diem payment for PDPM. Comments are due by January 24, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Nov 25, 2024 - Notice of final rule from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announcing the approval of an information collection related to the April 10, 2024, final rule that adopted a Report and Order amending existing rules and requirements governing the management and administration of the Universal Service Fund (USF) high-cost program. Amendments to sections 36.4 (amendatory instruction 2), 54.314 (amendatory instruction 11), and the removal and reservation of 54.1306 (amendatory instruction 22) are effective November 25, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Nov 25, 2024 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeking comments on an information collection titled "Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A)," which is used by grant applicants to provide budget details as part of their grant proposals. Comments are due by January 24, 2025.
Source: Federal Register