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FCC: Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program
Notice from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking comment on a new computer matching program between the Federal Communications Commission, the Universal Service Administrative Company, and Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Community Based Services, to verify the eligibility of applicants and subscribers to Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). These programs are designed to facilitate and support access to affordable broadband services for low-income consumers and families. Comments are due by January 4, 2024. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - December 5, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

RBCS: Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Rural Business Development Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) is accepting applications for grants under the Rural Business Development Grant Program for fiscal year 2024. Applications that will help rural communities recover economically; ensure all rural residents have equitable access to USDA Rural Development (RD) programs and benefits from RD funded projects; and reduce climate pollution and increase resilience to the impacts of climate change through economic support are encouraged. Applications are due by February 28, 2024. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - December 4, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

CDC: Board of Scientific Counselors, Office of Readiness and Response; (Formerly Known as the Board of Scientific Counselors, Center for Preparedness and Response); Notice of Charter Renewal
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the renewal of the Board of Scientific Counselors, Office of Readiness and Response (BSC, ORR), formerly known as the Board of Scientific Counselors, Center for Preparedness and Response (BSC, CPR). The charter is effective for a 2-year period through November 5, 2025. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - December 1, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

CMS: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) National Implementation of the Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (OAS CAHPS) Survey and 2) Collection of Encounter Data from MA Organizations, Section 1876 Cost HMOs/CMPs, MMPs, and PACE Organizations. Comments are due by January 30, 2024. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - December 1, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

FCC: Promoting Telehealth in Rural America
Notice of final rule from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) revising an information collection regarding the Rural Health Care Program. The FCC and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) will use the information to determine if entities are eligible for funding pursuant to the Rural Health Care universal service support mechanism, to determine whether entities are complying with the Commission's rules, and to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. The effective date is December 1, 2023. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - December 1, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

HHS: Meetings of the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will hold a virtual public meeting of the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (PACCARB) on December 20, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern. The PACCARB advises and provides information and recommendations to the Secretary of HHS regarding programs and policies intended to reduce or combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria that may present a public health threat. The confirmed times and agenda will be published on thePACCARB website. Pre-registration is required for members of the public who wish to present comments during the me...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - November 30, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

CMS: Medicare Program; Medicare Secondary Payer and Certain Civil Money Penalties; Correction
Notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services making technical and typographical corrections to theOctober 11, 2023, final rule with the same title. The corrections are effective December 11, 2023. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - November 27, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

CDC: Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control; Notice of Charter Renewal
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the renewal of the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (BSC, NCIPC). The charter is effective for a 2-year period through November 5, 2025. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - November 27, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

CDC: Board of Scientific Counselors Infectious Diseases; (Formerly Known as the Board of Scientific Counselors, Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases); Notice of Charter Renewal
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the renewal of the Board of Scientific Counselors Infectious Diseases (BSC ID), formerly known as the Board of Scientific Counselors, Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases (BSC, DDID). The charter is effective for a 2-year period through October 31, 2025. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - November 27, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

CMS, HHS, Treasury: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2025; Updating Section 1332 Waiver Public Notice Procedures; Medicaid; Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) Program; and Basic Health Program
Notice of proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services (CMS) proposing payment parameters and provisions related to the risk adjustment and risk adjustment data validation programs and user fees for Federally-facilitated Exchanges and State-based Exchanges on the Federal platform, among other things. Comments are due by January 8, 2024. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - November 24, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

CMS: Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the following information collections: 1) Application for Enrollment in Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance); 2) National Implementation of the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Survey; 3) CMS Health Equity Award —Call for Nominations; and 4) Withholding Medicare Payments to Recover Medicaid Overpayments and Supporting Regulations in 42 CFR 447.31. Comments are due by December 26, 2023. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - November 24, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

CMS: Medicare Program; Application by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for Continued CMS Approval of its Home Infusion Therapy (HIT) Accreditation Program
Announcement from the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services (CMS) of receipt of an application for continued recognition of Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) as a national accrediting organization providing home infusion therapy services that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. Comments are due by December 26, 2023. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - November 24, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

HHS: Meeting of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will hold a hybrid public meeting of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) on December 6, 2023. The agenda and information on how to join the meeting will be posted on thePACHA website prior to the meeting. Preregistration is encouraged by November 27, 2023. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - November 24, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

ACF: Request for Information: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Implementation of the Fiscal Responsibility Act
Pre-publication notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) seeking comments on the possibility of redesigning and implementing a new pilot program and work outcome measures. The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 requires HHS to carry out a pilot program for up to five states to promote accountability by measuring employment, earnings outcomes, and additional indicators of family stability and well-being for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients. Comments are due within 45 days of the publication of this notice, which is scheduled for...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - November 24, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

CMS: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; Quality Reporting Programs; Payment for Intensive Outpatient Services in Hospital Outpatient Departments, Community Mental Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and Opioid Treatment Programs; Hospital Price Transparency; Changes to Community Mental Health Centers Conditions of Participation, Changes to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System Medicare Code Editor; Rural Emergency Hospital Conditions of Participation Technical Correction
Notice of final rule with comment period from the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services (CMS) revising the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Medicare Ambulatory Surgical Center (ACS) payment system for calendar year 2024. This rule also updates and refines the requirements for the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) Program, ASC Quality Reporting (ASCQR) Program, and the Rural Emergency Hospital Quality Reporting (REHQR) Program and would establish payment for certain intensive outpatient services under Medicare. Among other things, this notice also makes changes to the community...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - November 22, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news