WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The American College of Physicians (ACP) has submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), advocating for enhanced collaboration on the health technology ecosystem. This initiative is designed to improve patient care and support physicians in delivering innovative medical solutions. The letter was signed by Ross W. Hilliard, chair of the Medical Informatics Committee at ACP. "In our comments, we prioritize the patient-physician relationship,  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on behalf of Ad Hoc Utilities Group has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce, emphasizing the need for a stable nuclear fuel supply chain to ensure energy security and affordability. The Department is investigating the national security implications of importing processed critical minerals, particularly uranium, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Ad Hoc Utilities Group stated, "Ad Hoc Utilities Group  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Center for Elder Law and Justice has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education, emphasizing the critical role of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and income-driven repayment plans for individuals in public service. CELJ, a provider of free civil legal services in Western New York for over 40 years, argues that these programs are essential for recruiting and retaining skilled professionals in fields like legal aid, healthcare and education. CELJ more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The American Health Insurance Plans has submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, addressing the proposed fiscal year 2026 rules regarding hospital inpatient payment systems. The organization advocates for policies aimed at strengthening quality measures while reducing burdens on health providers and payers. Danielle A. Lloyd, senior vice president of AHIP, stated in the letter: "AHIP champions performance measures to drive quality improvement an more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Albemarle Corp., Charlotte, North Carolina, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its Section 232 national security investigation into imported processed critical minerals and their derivative products. As one of the world's largest lithium producers with U.S. operating mines and refining capacity, Albemarle aims to inform the department's report and recommendations to the President. The company highlighted the more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The American Psychiatric Association has told the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of an urgent need to address the sustainability of psychiatric inpatient care and the reimbursement challenges faced by hospitals providing treatment for mental illness. In the letter, Marketa Wills, CEO and medical director of APA, underscored the critical situation regarding the reimbursement for inpatient psychiatric care. "Current reimbursement for inpatient psychiatric units fa more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Arconic Corp., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has provided comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its national security investigation into imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. The company highlighted its reliance on a diverse supply of raw materials. Arconic operates primary manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and globally. The company produces aluminum sheet, plate, and extrusions, emphasizing its  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Ascend Elements Inc., Covington, Georgia, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its national security investigation into imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. The U.S.-based manufacturer creates critical minerals and electrode active materials for the lithium-ion battery industry by recycling used batteries and manufacturing scrap, aiming for a closed-loop supply chain within the nation more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- BayCare Health System, Inc. has submitted formal comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed rule for Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS) for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System changes for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. In the letter, signed by Janice Polo, chief financial officer, BayCare expresses appreciation for the opportunity to contribute but urges a reevaluation of th more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) has penned a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing concerns over proposed changes designed for the Fiscal Year 2026 Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS). The letter emphasizes the impact of these changes on healthcare quality and patient outcomes, especially in underserved communities. "Removing the Health Equity Adjustment (HEA) from the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Prog more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) has submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the health technology ecosystem as part of a broader initiative to enhance the United States healthcare system. In a comprehensive letter to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, the BPC highlighted its commitment to integrating bipartisan policy solutions into healthcare, emphasizing its work with diverse stakeholders for over 20 years. According to Jon more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Business Roundtable has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its national security investigation into imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. While supporting the goal of securing critical mineral access to strengthen U.S. competitiveness, Business Roundtable outlined several concerns with the current scope and potential impacts of the probe. Business Roundtable believes that "the current b more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Cabot Corp., Boston, Massachusetts, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its investigation into the effects on national security of imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. The company highlighted conductive additives, particularly carbon nanotubes, as essential for lithium-ion batteries used in automotive, defense and energy storage applications. Cabot, with a 140-year history in critic more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security advocating for a careful and balanced approach to policies concerning pharmaceutical imports and domestic production. The comments were in response to the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients. The letter, signed by Crystal S. Denlinger, chief executive officer of the NCCN, em more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Catalight family of companies, which includes Easterseals Northern California and Easterseals Hawaii, a nonprofit and one of the nation's largest behavioral health networks, has expressed deep concern to the U.S. Department of Education regarding proposals to limit public service loan forgiveness or income-driven repayment programs. The organization, serving 20,000 clients daily, stresses that these programs are essential for the nonprofit workforce. The Catalight gro more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA) has submitted detailed comments regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) proposed rule concerning the Medicare program for fiscal year 2026. The association raised multiple concerns, emphasizing the need for adjustments to ensure equitable payment rates and policies for hospitals. Lisa A. Smith, vice president for advocacy and public policy at CHA, articulated, "We appreciate the ongoing effor more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding its proposed rule for Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals, specifically addressing fiscal year 2026 rates and policy changes. Given the significance of the rule, BIO's comments reflect concerns and recommendations aimed at fostering innovation while ensuring access to medical treatments. " more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Top trade associations representing the U.S. chemical and agricultural industries are pressing the U.S. Department of Commerce for greater clarity on a national security investigation into pharmaceutical imports, warning of unintended harm to domestic manufacturing and jobs. The American Chemistry Council, the Society of Chemical Manufactures and Affiliates and CropLife America argued that the probe's vague scope could disrupt essential supply chains beyond pharmaceutical more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Society of Gynecologic Oncology has submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns regarding the proposed rule on the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals for fiscal year 2026. In a communication addressed to Administrator Mehmet Oz, the organization emphasized the need for careful evaluation of new quality measures related to patient well-being and nutrition. In her letter, President Karen H.  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Community Catalyst has expressed its appreciation for the opportunity to respond to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Request for Information regarding the Health Technology Ecosystem in Medicare, released on May 16, 2025. In a letter, the health advocacy organization urged that the voices of Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers be prioritized in decisions regarding health technology. Brandon G. Wilson, senior director of health innovation, public heal more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- CropLife America, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, offering its perspective on the national security implications of critical mineral and derivative imports. The association emphasized the crucial role of pesticides in American agriculture and pest management. Pesticides are vital for farmers to grow healthy crops, but their production often relies on imported critical minerals such as titanium more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- CTIA-The Wireless Association has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its Section 232 national security investigation of imports of critical minerals and derivative products. The organization emphasized that critical minerals are the fundamental building blocks of communications network infrastructure and the numerous technologies that rely on them. CTIA highlighted the ever-increasing demand on wireless networks more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. is cautioning the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security against imposing restrictive trade measures on imported medicines, arguing that such actions could disrupt patient access to life-saving treatments and stifle innovation. In comments submitted to the agency, the company contended that the current global supply chain for pharmaceuticals is robust, sophisticated and essential to U.S. national security. The Nashville more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Recordati Rare Diseases Inc. urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to exclude orphan drugs from a national security investigation into pharmaceutical imports. In a letter from its Bridgewater, New Jersey, headquarters, the company argued that imposing tariffs or quotas on these specialized medicines would harm patients and would not bolster national security. The investigation is reviewing whether pharmaceutical imports threaten or impair the country's security. The compa more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Emplify Health has submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concern over the proposed payment update for fiscal year 2026, which the organization believes could jeopardize healthcare access in rural communities. Nathan Franklin, vice president of External Affairs & Sustainability at Emplify Health, articulated the organization's disappointment regarding the 2.4 percent payment update that includes a steep productivity cut of 0.8 p more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Institute for Fisheries Resources has voiced strong opposition to a proposed rule that would rescind the regulatory definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. In a letter sent to the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the IFR argues that removing this definition would severely undermine salmon recovery efforts and threaten West Coast fisheries. Glen H. Spain, general legal counsel for IFR, authored the comments, emphas more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), emphasizing the need to maintain standardized food insecurity screening measures within the Medicare program. This message was conveyed during a response to the proposed changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and related rates. In the letter signed by Gina Plata-Nino, the deputy director of SNAP at FRAC, she sta more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- GeneWatch UK has submitted a response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regarding its call for comments on the genetically engineered Blight-Tolerant Darling 54 American Chestnut. This call for feedback comes with a series of revised documents, including a petition from the developer which replaced a previous one concerning another variant, Darling 58. In their letter, the organization highlighted concerns surroundi more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Greater New York Hospital Association has voiced strong objections to several aspects of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' proposed rule for the fiscal year 2026 inpatient prospective payment system. The proposal has raised significant concerns among the more than 200 member hospitals that GNYHA represents in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Kenneth E. Raske, president of GNYHA, articulated the association's apprehensions in a letter ad more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- GrafTech International Ltd., Brooklyn Heights, Ohio, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, requesting that synthetic graphite, specifically graphite electrodes made from petroleum needle coke, be excluded from the scope of a national security investigation into processed critical minerals and derivative products. The company also asked that current antidumping duties and tariffs on graphite electrodes remain unchanged.  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) has formally expressed concerns regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) proposed hospital inpatient prospective payment updates for fiscal year 2026. The association represents over 230 hospitals across the state and emphasizes the urgent need for adjustments in light of persistent financial challenges. "We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the proposed rule for fiscal year 2025," more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) has submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), addressing multiple concerns with the proposed rule for the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) for federal fiscal year 2026. The association represents various healthcare providers, including nonprofit hospitals and nursing homes, and its letter outlines critical issues regarding payment updates and proposed policy changes.  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Integra LifeSciences Corporation has submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) providing critical feedback on the hospital inpatient prospective payment system proposed rule for fiscal year 2026. The letter specifically addresses the new technology add-on payment (NTAP) application for the RECELL Autologous Cell Harvesting Device. "CMS should clarify how NTAP for this technology would be implemented," said Kristen V. Hedstrom, vice president more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Kansas Hospital Association (KHA) has submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), urging the agency to increase payments to hospitals for the upcoming fiscal year. This plea comes as hospitals in Kansas continue to navigate severe financial challenges exacerbated by inflation, workforce shortages, and rising operational costs. "Our 121 member hospitals are struggling under the financial pressures impacting healthcare today," said Shanna more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Lennox International Inc. has formally submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), urging the agency to maintain the current energy conservation standards for consumer furnace fans. The comments were made in response to the DOE's request for information published in the Federal Register on May 16, 2025. Dave Winningham, Senior Engineering Manager at Lennox, articulated the company's position in the letter. "The least burdensome approach now, and the best ap more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Maine Department of Marine Resources has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service regarding its proposed rule, along with the the U.S. Department of Commerce National Marine Fisheries Service, to rescind the definition of 'harm' in Endangered Species Act regulations. Signed by Commissioner Carl Wilson, Maine Department of Marine Resources fears adverse implications, particularly for commercial and recreational fisheries. The  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Manganese Metal Co. Ltd., Mbombela, South Africa, has urged the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security to implement measures protecting its supply to the U.S. market. The company submitted comments for the Section 232 national security investigation of imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products, highlighting global supply chain risks and U.S. import dependence. Manganese Metal Co. produces 28,000 metric tonnes of electrolytic manga more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association (MHA) has written to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging revisions to the proposed inpatient payment systems for fiscal year 2026. MHA represents its member hospitals and health systems while addressing critical inflationary pressures impacting healthcare financing. Michael Sroczynski, executive vice president and general counsel at MHA, stated, "In recent years, the market basket forecasts utilized by  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Siemens Healthineers, Forchheim, Germany, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security to clarify the use of certain critical minerals in medical technology and highlight related supply chain opportunities and challenges. The global leader in medical technology stressed the indispensable nature of lutetium and tungsten for life-saving medical equipment. The company, known for pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare and its acqui more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Milwaukee County Zoo is urging the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service to withdraw a proposed rule that would redefine "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. Amos D. Morris, Jr., executive zoo director, submitted a letter on behalf of the Zoo, arguing that the change would severely weaken the ESA's protections for threatened and endangered species. The Milwaukee County Zoo, an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, expresse more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Missouri Hospital Association submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing serious concerns regarding proposed changes to Medicare payment and policy updates for fiscal year 2026. The MHA represents 137 hospitals in Missouri and highlighted several key issues impacting hospitals' ability to deliver care effectively. In the letter, Andrew B. Wheeler, vice president of federal advocacy and finance for MHA, stated, "Hospitals should not b more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Montana Mining Association submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its Section 232 investigation into imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. The probe, directed by President Trump's Executive Order 14272, acknowledges these minerals as "foundational to America's national security" and "key building blocks" for defense and technology. Montana Mining Association's submission builds upon the  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- MP Materials Corp., Las Vegas, Nevada, has urged the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security to address national security risks posed by reliance on imported rare earth elements and magnets. The Commerce Department is investigating these imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Matt Sloustcher, executive vice president and chief communications officer at MP Materials, stated, "Global rare earth markets remain heavily distorted by n more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The National Partnership for Women & Families has voiced strong opposition to proposed changes by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding essential measures in the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program. In a letter addressed to Administrator Mehmet Oz, the organization emphasized the need to retain critical measures that address social drivers of health, health equity, and patient well-being. "Removing these measures would signal a retreat from perso more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Natural Products Association has urged the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security to maintain and expand exemptions for dietary supplement ingredients from Section 232 tariffs. The association applauded the department's earlier exemptions of vitamins A, C and CoQ10 from tariffs, expressing its commitment to strengthening domestic manufacturing while ensuring affordable access to supplements. The Natural Products Association argued that dietary sup more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Nebraska Medicine has submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing critical concerns regarding the proposed rule for hospital inpatient services for federal fiscal year 2026. The organization, a non-profit academic hospital system serving the Greater Omaha Metropolitan Area, emphasizes the necessity for meaningful adjustments in proposed Medicare payment updates to accurately reflect increases in hospital input costs. Tiffany Seiber more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has submitted a letter to the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), advocating for the retention of energy conservation standards for consumer furnace fans. The comments were in response to a DOE Request for Information issued in May 2025 regarding the current energy conservation standards set under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. In the letter, Matt Haynie, senior more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Nuclear Energy Institute has called on the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security to avoid imposing tariffs or restrictive trade measures on critical minerals essential for nuclear operations. The Department is conducting a Section 232 investigation into the national security implications of importing processed critical minerals, including uranium, zirconium, hafnium, gadolinium, graphite and lithium-7. Maria Korsnick, president and CEO of Nuclear more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Pennsylvania Anthracite Council has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, urging it to recognize anthracite's strategic importance in a national security investigation into imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. The council highlighted the unique role of this high-grade coal as a carbon source for various U.S. industries. Anthracite, a pure form of naturally occurring carbon, makes up less than  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Pfizer Inc., New York, has urged the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security to strengthen domestic pharmaceutical production through tax and regulatory reforms, cautioning against tariffs that could disrupt supply chains and raise costs for patients. The company's comments, submitted as part of the Department's Section 232 investigation into imports of pharmaceuticals and ingredients, highlight the need for policies to enhance national security while e more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Plansee USA LLC, Franklin, Massachusetts, has submitted recommendations to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security concerning its Section 232 investigation into processed critical minerals and derivative products. The company expressed appreciation for the administration's efforts to address unfair trade and secure the U.S. economy through a robust industrial base. Plansee USA, focusing on tungsten and molybdenum, proposed several adjustments to su more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Stanley Black and Decker Inc., New Britain, Connecticut, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, contributing to its national security investigation into imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. The company emphasized the crucial role of rare earth elements and other critical minerals in its industry. Stanley Black and Decker Inc. underscored that critical minerals are essential for the U.S. manufac more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sabin Metal Corp., East Hampton, New York, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security concerning its Section 232 national security investigation of imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. The company emphasized that any disruption to its global supply chain for precious metals would directly harm U.S. refining capacity. Sabin Metal Corp. is North America's largest independent precious metals refiner. T more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Silverado Policy Accelerator has called on the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security to address vulnerabilities in the nation's critical minerals supply chain, highlighting risks posed by reliance on foreign entities, particularly China. In a letter responding to a Section 232 investigation into imports of processed critical minerals, Silverado outlined a strategy to counter China's dominance through targeted tariffs, regional sourcing incentives, and more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sotera Health Co., Broadview Heights, Ohio, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, requesting that Cobalt-60 be excluded from any actions taken to adjust imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. The company warned that any restrictions or tariffs on Cobalt-60 would directly harm domestic industries, particularly the medical sector. Cobalt-60, a man-made radioactive isotope, is produced by exposing Cobalt-59  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Schizophrenia Policy Action Network (SPAN) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) advocating for the New Technology Add-On Payment (NTAP) designation for COBENFY, a therapy for schizophrenia. Gordon Lavigne, CEO of SPAN, emphasizes that the NTAP application for COBENFY is crucial for improving treatment options for individuals living with schizophrenia.  "SPAN serves as the voice of the schizophrenia community, w more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- In a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Filippo Milano, a transplant physician and associate professor, expressed strong support for the New Technology Add-on Payments (NTAP) application for GRAFAPEX, a treatment for patients with hematologic malignancies. Milano emphasized that the application is crucial, stating, "GRAFAPEX uniquely combines myeloablative-level intensity with lower toxicity, making it distinctly suitable for t more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Advancion Corp., Buffalo Grove, Illinois, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, seeking a determination that imports of tris and tris hydrochloride buffers threaten national security. The company urges tariffs to address challenges posed by these imports. David Neuberger, president and CEO of Advancion, articulated the company's concern. "Advancion requests that Bureau of Industry and Security determine that imports of  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Umicore USA Inc. has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its Section 232 national security investigation into imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. The company, which produces specialty materials essential for industrial, consumer, and government products, emphasized the importance of secure supply chains but cautioned against trade-restrictive measures. Umicore stated that while it shar more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is pressing the Federal Trade Commission to take swifter action in rescinding or pausing Biden-era rulemaking initiatives, arguing the agency has lagged in implementing President Trump's deregulatory agenda. W. Ashley Gum, vice president of consumer policy at the Chamber, penned a letter to the Office of Management and Budget, supplementing a broader submission on deregulation with specific concerns regarding the trade commission. Despite clea more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The University of Vermont Health Network (UVMHN) has expressed its concerns regarding the proposed changes to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) as outlined in a letter addressed to Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Submitted electronically, the letter emphasizes the impacts of rising labor costs and inflation on hospitals' financial stability. In her letter, Kelly Champney, vice president of revenue strategy  more ST