WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Accountable for Health, a national advocacy and policy organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding their Request for Information on the Health Technology Ecosystem. The organization aims to enhance the adoption of accountable care to improve healthcare outcomes, access, and cost efficiency. "Health technology plays a critical role in enabling providers in accountable care arrangements to deliver high- more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Ainsley Advisory Group, a physician-led healthcare AI strategy firm, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding their Request for Information (CMS-0042-NC) on the Health Technology Ecosystem. AAG, which consists of 20 senior healthcare consultants with over 200 years of collective experience, works with various stakeholders in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, focusing on go-to-market strategies and AI  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Alaska Marine Power LLC, Anchorage, Alaska, has formally requested that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) include a significant offshore wind leasing area in the lower Cook Inlet as part of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Program. This ambitious proposal aims to harness Alaska's world-class wind resources to produce low-carbon hydrogen for export, primarily to Japan. The requested area spans approximately 2,400 square kilometers and has been identifie more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Heart Association acknowledged the pressing need for enhanced secondary prevention strategies to mitigate cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks, particularly through the integration of digital health technologies. In a public comment letter, prominent experts in medical and health fields emphasized the importance of adopting novel digital solutions to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Neil Gordon, of INTERVENT International, one of the signatories, stated, "The COVI more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Osteopathic Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services outlining its input on enhancing access to innovative digital health products. The letter emphasizes the organization's commitment to working with CMS towards significant advancements in the health technology ecosystem. CEO Kathleen S. Creason and Teresa A. Hubka, a district president, stated in the letter: "We share the Administration's goal of adva more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- A public comment letter sent to the U.S. Department of Education raises serious concerns about the agency's proposed priority to expand "education choice" through private school voucher programs. The letter, written by Dena Sher, Associate Vice President, Public Policy Vice President, and Alessandro Terenzoni, Vice President, Public Policy, both of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, argue that vouchers undermine public schools and compromise the quality o more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- AVITA Medical, a prominent medical device company based in California, has submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed payment rule for the Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) for fiscal year 2026. The company emphasizes the importance of its innovative RECELL System, which is designed to improve patient outcomes for acute wound care. In a letter from Brian Hitt, Vice President, Health Economics more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association has submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services emphasizing the necessity for a cohesive and effective health technology ecosystem. The letter recognized CMS's leadership in transforming healthcare ideas into actionable strategies, signaling a collaborative effort to enhance patient care and reduce costs. Anshu Choudhri, vice president of policy development and strategy at BCBSA, highlighted the organization's  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Chapter, a data and technology-enabled advisory dedicated to assisting older Americans with Medicare navigation, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding their Request for Information on the Health Technology Ecosystem. The organization emphasizes the need for better access to digital health products for Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers. "Chapter has built a Medicare navigation platform that supports Americ more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The St. Pete Beach (Florida) City Commission has officially voiced its opposition to offshore oil drilling and exploration activities through a resolution adopted unanimously. This move comes amid concerns surrounding the United States government's interest in opening the Atlantic Ocean and Eastern Gulf of Mexico to such developments. The resolution, submitted as a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Interior, highlights the potential risks associated with explor more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Oracle Health, a prominent supplier of electronic health records, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the health technology ecosystem. In the letter, dated June 16, 2025, Oracle Health expressed its appreciation for the opportunity to provide insights aimed at enhancing health technology regulations. In the communication, Stacy Amin, Chief Counsel for Global Health Regulatory and Policy, emphasized severa more ST

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Cobalt Institute submitted its views to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security concerning the domestic cobalt market. The Institute contends that tariffs would not support a U.S. cobalt industry, as products would likely exit and re-enter the country, thereby being subjected to its own tariffs (0694-XC124). Instead, the organization proposes addressing market conditions. Many planned facilities struggle to access affordable capital due to the  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The College of American Pathologists has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding its Request for Information on the Health Technology Ecosystem. In the letter, the CAP emphasizes its role as the largest organization of board-certified pathologists and expresses its commitment to advocating for excellence in pathology and laboratory medicine. "The CAP appreciates the opportunity to comment," said the letter signed by mult more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Colorado Access has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing views on the Request for Information regarding the Health Technology Ecosystem. The organization emphasizes its role in Colorado's innovative health care landscape and collaborates with partners like Community Managed Care Network/Community Health Provider Alliance (CCMCN/CHPA) and Prime Health to address key issues raised in the request. Ashlie Brown, Chie more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Leading health technology firm Bamboo Health has submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed changes to the Query of Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) measure in the fiscal year 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS) rule. Bamboo's CEO, Jeff Smith, expressed support for CMS's initiative aimed at enhancing responsible prescribing and patient safety through PDMP usage. "On behalf of Bamboo Health, we appre more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Crescendo Health, San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services outlining targeted recommendations aimed at reducing barriers to patient access to health data and improving clinical research. The organization emphasized the importance of ensuring that patients can access their own health data without undue delay or obstruction. Sam Roosz, co-founder and CEO of Crescendo, stated, "Patients should not have t more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Curators of the University of Missouri and University Physicians have issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and fiscal year 2026 rates. In a statement, Lori Johnson, director-ambulatory quality at University Physicians, conveyed the organization's position on changes to the Query PDMP measure. "We do NOT support changes to the Query PDMP measure as m more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- A letter to Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services highlights urgent concerns regarding the agency's postponement of the review on the MS-DRG reassignment requests for cases involving the ICD-10-PCS code XW0V0P7. This code is associated with the introduction of a breakthrough technology, the antibiotic-eluting bone void filler CERAMENT G, used in treating bone infection. Branden LaPia, Senior US & Global Product Manager at BONESUPPORT,  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Tzedek DC, a center at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education, advocating for streamlining student loan programs and opposing any rulemaking process that would cut vital support for borrowers. The organization highlights the disproportionate burden of student loan debt on D.C. residents and specific demographic groups. The advocacy group emphasizes that D.C. carries a substantial more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Embraer Aircraft Holding Inc. and its parent company, Embraer, S.A., have submitted comments to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick regarding a Section 232 national security investigation into imports of commercial aircraft and jet engines. The letter emphasizes the positive economic impact and national security contributions of Embraer's operations within the U.S. aviation sector. "Embraer and its U.S. affiliates play a very positive role in the U.S. aviation sector," t more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- MediKarma, San Ramon, California, has submitted a response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's Request for Information on health technology. The letter emphasizes the importance of preventive, data-driven, AI-enabled solutions in enhancing the nation's healthcare infrastructure, ultimately aiming to empower patients, improve healthcare outcomes, and reduce chronic disease burdens. Kris Narayan, CEO of MediKarma, stated, "Our Agenti more ST

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Essential Minerals Association has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce, advocating for a tailored approach to trade policies concerning processed critical minerals and derivative products. The trade group, representing producers of approximately 50 different minerals vital to U.S. manufacturing, agriculture, energy and national security, emphasized the need to avoid a "one-size-fits-all" strategy for tariffs. In its submission, the EMA highlighted th more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Evolent, a health care partnership organization based in Arlington, Virginia, has submitted critical feedback to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the ongoing evolution of the health technology ecosystem. In their correspondence, Evolent emphasized the urgent need to address the rising costs of health care and to improve patient care quality. "The rising cost of health care is unsustainable, and we at Evolent believe every patient deserves hig more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Society of American Florists has voiced strong support for the proposed deregulation of Chrysanthemum White Rust by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, urging an end to costly and inconsistent eradication efforts. The national trade association, representing over 2,500 members across the floriculture and greenhouse industry, believes the disease should now be managed rather than targeted for eradication. In a public comment letter to Heather Coady, Regulatory Speciali more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- GetSetUp, a digital health learning platform, is urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to establish a "Digital Engagement Pathway" certification and initiate reimbursement for evidence-based digital literacy programs. In a public comment letter, the organization outlined its commitment to helping Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries improve their digital skills, which is increasingly crucial for navigating healthcare services efficiently. "GetSetUp functions  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Brian Hasselfeld, Executive Medical Director, Digital Health and Innovation, at Johns Hopkins Medicine, issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services advocating for significant improvements in the digital health ecosystem. The letter comes in response to a Request for Information aiming to empower Medicare beneficiaries and modernize healthcare delivery. Hasselfeld emphasized the importance of addressing "critical barriers" to provide comp more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, emphasizing the urgent need to integrate mental health data into the health technology ecosystem. The organization is dedicated to enhancing the quality of mental healthcare through digital transformation. John Snook, chief policy officer at the Meadows Institute, stated, "Digital mental health tools that help detect, monitor, and treat mental  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Plant Protection Organization of the Netherlands has submitted a public comment letter to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) concerning the re-opening of the comment period regarding the deregulation of Chrysanthemum White Rust. The letter, dated June 26, 2025, responded to APHIS's May 28 notification (Docket No. APHIS-2021-0081) that addresses the importation of chrysanthemum cuttings and in vitro plantlets. Corne van Alphen, director of  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Oddball Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services detailing recommendations aimed at improving the health technology ecosystem. The letter outlines the company's extensive experience with CMS initiatives, highlighting achievements that have significantly enhanced user access to benefits through modernization efforts. "As a pioneer provider of digital services for CMS, we understand the critical importance of improving acc more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Performant Healthcare Solutions (Performant) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), urging an expansion of data access and integration to improve patient care. The letter responds to CMS's request for information regarding the digital health ecosystem, specifically highlighting areas that require attention to bridge existing gaps in health data availability and utility. In the letter, Performant expressed strong suppor more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has received a letter from the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) regarding the interim final rule to rescind provisions that provided protections for borrowers affected by the COVID-19 emergency under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). The WBA, representing nearly 200 banks and more than 30,000 employees across Wisconsin, expressed its appreciation for the opportunity to comment on this important issue. Ros more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- In a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Regard Technologies Inc. submitted insights regarding the Health Technology Ecosystem. The company, known for its innovative platform that uses proprietary algorithms to review patient data, applauded the opportunity for engagement in shaping policy in the evolving health tech landscape. "Regard Technologies is a platform that uses proprietary algorithms to automatically review patient data, ide more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- AmericanHort, a leading national trade association representing the horticulture industry, has submitted a public comment letter to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) expressing its support for the agency's proposal to deregulate Chrysanthemum White Rust (Puccinia horiana). The comment, dated June 25, highlights the association's appreciation for APHIS's revised Pest Risk Analysis and subsequent framework for importation of specific Chrysanthemum plants more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sword Health Technologies Inc., New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services emphasizing the transformative potential of AI-enabled care in revolutionizing healthcare delivery. In their response to a Request for Information (CMS-0042-NC) regarding the Health Technology Ecosystem, the organization underscored their experience in providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions to healthcare challenges. "We offer our perspe more ST

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Syrah Technologies LLC, Vidalia, Louisiana, a subsidiary of Syrah Resources Ltd., has urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to implement more assertive policies to counter China's dominance in the global graphite market. The company submitted comments in response to the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products (90 FR 16437, April 17, 2025), emphasizing the critical role of graphite in U.S. national securi more ST