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HRSA: Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages
Announcement from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of public meetings for calendar year 2024 for the Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages (ACICBL). Meetings will be held on January 25-26, 2024; April 19, 2024; and September 6, 2024. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - December 14, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

RBS, RUS: Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) Regulation: Tribes and Tribal Business References To Provide Equitable Access
Notice of final rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) and Rural Utilities Service (RUS) seeking to increase tribal government participation in the Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) program. Among other things, this rule revises the definition of small and emerging business to clarify the relationship of tribal governments and tribal-owned entities, which will improve tribal government accessibility to both the regular RBDG program and RBDG funds appropriated specifically to support projects that benefit federally recognized tribes and their members. This notice a...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - December 14, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

HRSA: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request; Information Collection Request Title: Applications for Deemed Public Health Service Employment With Liability Protections Under the Federal Tort Claims Act for Health Centers, Deemed Health Center Volunteers, and Free Clinic Sponsored Individuals, OMB No. 0906-XXXX-New
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking comments and burden estimates on a proposed information collection request (ICR) titled "Applications for Deemed Public Health Service (PHS) Employment with Liability Protections Under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) for Health Centers, Deemed Health Center Volunteers, and Free Clinic Sponsored Individuals, OMB No. 0906 –XXXX–New." This ICR would combine three existing ICRs related to health centers receiving Public Health Service employee status for the purpose of eligibility for liability protections, including Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Progra...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - December 13, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

AHRQ: Supplemental Evidence and Data Request on Systematic Review-Interventions To Improve Care of Bereaved Persons
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is seeking published and unpublished scientific information submissions to inform their review on Interventions to Improve the Care of Bereaved Persons. The full research protocol is available on theAHRQ website. Submissions are due January 11, 2024. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - December 12, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Census Bureau: Geographically Updated Population Certification Program
The Census Bureau will reinstate the Geographically Updated Population Certification Program (CUPCP) and will resume processing applications for certified decennial census population and housing counts associated with updated government boundaries on January 1, 2024. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - December 12, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

CDC: Board of Scientific Counselors, Office of Readiness and Response
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will hold a virtual public meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors, Office of Readiness and Response (BSC, ORR) on January 25-26, 2024. The agenda includes an organizational update; an overview of the Division of Readiness and Response Science; updates from Division Directors; a discussion of growing science and science strategies; healthy equity working group updates; and more.Registration to attend the meeting is required. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - December 12, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

FCC: Open Commission Meeting Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Federal Communications Commission will hold an open meeting on December 13, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern. Agenda items include a discussion of the Third Report and Order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Rural Health Care Program, among several other updates. The meeting can be viewed on theFCC website. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - December 12, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

EOP: Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations To Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination
Executive Order from the Executive Office of the President to promote and improve the accessibility, equity, flexibility, and utility of federal funding and support programs for Tribal Nations. This order directs federal agencies to work with the White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) to share leading practices and identify potential opportunities for Federal policy reforms that would promote accessible, equitable, and flexible administration of Federal funding and support programs for Tribal Nations; improve understanding of the funding and programmatic needs of Tribal Nations through Tribal consultation;...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - December 11, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

CMS, HHS: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Notice from the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services (CMS) seeking comments on the revision of 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 (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP)." These revisions reflect the adoption of two new measures and the removal of three measures from the SNF QRP. Comments are due by February 6, 2024. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - December 8, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

CMS: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Application From the Joint Commission (TJC) for Initial Approval of Its Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Accreditation Program
Announcement from the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services (CMS) of receipt of an application for initial recognition of the Joint Commission as a national accrediting organization for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. 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 - December 7, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

CMS: Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Notice from the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services (CMS) seeking comments on the reinstatement of an information collection related to the CMS –1561 form, which applies to specific types of health care providers and opioid treatment programs, and the CMS–1561A form, which applies to Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). These forms are health insurance benefits agreements that are essential for CMS to ensure that applicants to the Medicare prog ram have made a binding commitment to comply with all applicable Federal requirements. Comments are due by January 5, 2024. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - December 6, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

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 the New Mexico Human Services Department 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

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 the Minnesota Department of Human 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

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