WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Ad Hoc LLC, McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposing a data mesh architecture to modernize the health technology ecosystem. The organization stated that this approach aims to transform how healthcare data flows, improving timeliness and enhancing security for federal programs. Ad Hoc stated that the current healthcare data landscape is overly complex, with centralized systems struggling to scale  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Adherium submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services stating its views on improving the health technology ecosystem, emphasizing the need to address infrastructure gaps to make digital health scalable for Medicare beneficiaries. Adherium, a digital health company with an U.S. Food and Drug Administration-cleared Hailie(R) SmartInhaler(R) platform, stated that its technology integrates into clinical workflows, collecting physiologi more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding its proposal to remove the requirement for commercial motor vehicles to carry at least one spare fuse for each type and size needed. While AAMVA understands and does not oppose the agency's intention to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), it has raised concerns about the implications more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) proposal to eliminate references to liquid-burning flares from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. While AAMVA supports the agency's intent to streamline these regulations, they have raised concerns about the potential implications f more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing concerns over a proposed rule by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The proposal seeks to exempt certain drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) transporting hazardous materials or passengers from stopping at railroad grade crossings when active warning devices are not in o more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), Lexington, Kentucky, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services highlighting persistent issues within the health technology ecosystem. The letter emphasizes that current interoperability falls short, posing risks to patient safety and increasing burdens on clinicians. The ABFM's comments indicate that only 8% of family physicians found information from different electronic health re more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The American Economic Liberties Project (AELP) has submitted a public comment letter in response to the Federal Trade Commission's proposed consent agreement regarding the significant merger between Omnicom Group Inc. and The Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. The proposed $13.5 billion acquisition, if approved, would result in the largest media-buying agency worldwide, raising concerns about increased concentration and reduced competition in the advertising industry. AEL more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc., Ridgefield, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's recent request for comments on the proposal "Replacing Color Additives in Approved or Marketed Drug Products." This proposal, published in the Federal Register on May 30, has prompted the company to express their views on the potential risks and benefits associated with implementing a standardized exchange for c more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Three researchers at the Center on Poverty and Social Policy at Columbia University submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service expressing concern about a proposed "National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Information Database." The researchers contend the database, aimed at strengthening program integrity, could create barriers to SNAP access, ultimately frustrating the program's purpose. The researchers not more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Civitas Networks for Health submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The organization stated its appreciation for the opportunity to comment on the request for information regarding the health technology ecosystem emphasizing a decentralized yet connected approach to health data. Civitas stated that its member organizations, including health information exchanges, regional health improvement collaboratives, and quality improve more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Click Therapeutics, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy advocating for the integration of software-enhanced medicines into the health technology ecosystem. The company stated that these therapies combine software with conventional pharmaceuticals to improve patient outcomes. The company, founded in 2012, develops and commercializes software as prescription medical tre more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Drummond Group submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services providing insights into persistent challenges in healthcare technology, specifically highlighting issues with interoperability and recommending solutions centered on FHIR standards and digital identity for patients. The organization stated that interoperability across different electronic health record platforms remains poor and dangerous, a problem that will worsen as more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Jaan Health submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging the agency to consider the financial impacts on providers, payers, vendors, and patients when evolving the health technology ecosystem. The company stated that technology must address the trade-off between patient access and healthcare costs. Jaan Health, an artificial intelligence-based care management company, stated that its core technology platform, Phamily, helps heal more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Kivo Health submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services outlining recommendations to enhance the health technology ecosystem for Medicare beneficiaries. The physician-led organization stated its mission to build a better system for seniors with chronic disease. The company, which delivers artificial intelligence-enhanced, virtual rehabilitation for chronic lung disease, stated its real-world experience with digital health opportun more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Lawyers For Children, New York, has publicly expressed its opposition to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) proposed revisions to Form G-325A, which would exclude recipients of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). In a recent public comment letter, LFC formalized its stance against the new policy changes that could jeopardize protections for vulnerable children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment. The proposed revisions to the Form more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- MISTR, Miami Beach, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offering insights on modernizing digital infrastructure to expand access to primary and preventive healthcare. The organization stated its experience could serve as a blueprint for federal and state programs. MISTR delivers technology-enabled HIV prevention, DoxyPEP, STI testing, Hepatitis C testing and treatment, and long-term HIV care to over 500,000 patien more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC), a research and education organization in Broomall, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration opposing a citizen petition that seeks to reduce safety regulations for the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. The petition proposes to change the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) and its Elements to Assure Safe Use (EASU), which include prescriber, patient, and pharmacy cer more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- NielsenIQ, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposing the integration of consumer purchase data with health information to improve population health analytics and patient care. The organization, a global leader in consumer product market measurement, suggests that the agency can expand its population health analytics by linking patient consumption patterns of food, beverage, tobacco, alcohol, and ov more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Power Generators Air Coalition (PGen) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing its support for the agency's proposed rule regarding regional haze plans for Texas and Oklahoma. This proposed rule, announced in the Federal Register on May 23, 2025, aims to approve sections of regional haze state implementation plans (SIPs) for both states, which had previously faced disapproval from the agency. PGen outlined its s more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Primary Record submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offering insights on modernizing the health technology ecosystem, stating that digital health success hinges on financial models, workflow changes, and reliable data access. Primary Record stated that despite the 21st Century Cures Act, families and frontline clinicians still face challenges in accessing and using electronic health data. The organization stated that its pl more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Scene Health, Brooklandville, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services stating that medication non-adherence is a fundamental, preventable failure in the healthcare system and emphasizing that billions are spent annually on medications that do not fulfill their clinical promise because they are not taken properly. The company stated that at least 50% of patients with chronic diseases do not take their medication correc more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Share Our Strength submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service raising concerns about a proposed "National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Information Database." The organization states it has concerns regarding both the database and its accompanying notice. Share Our Strength, which works to end hunger and poverty, collaborates with the USDA to connect families with federal nutrition programs like SNAP. The  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Smarter Technologies submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sharing its perspectives on leveraging data to improve outcomes, enhance financial sustainability, and enable innovation within the health technology ecosystem. Launched in May 2025, Smarter Technologies provides automation solutions for hospitals and health systems. The company stated that its platform integrates reve more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Surfrider Foundation South Jersey Chapter has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) opposing proposed changes to the Hazardous Materials Regulations that would permit the bulk transport of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) via rail tank cars. The organization, which emphasizes environmental protection, argues that the changes pose significant safety risks. The Surfrider Foun more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) urging the agency to retain the preferential rate for the Green and Energy Efficient Housing Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) category. The organization expresses strong support for this initiative, recognizing its potential to enhance housing affordability and mitigate risks associated with mortgage defaults. In its correspondence, U more ST