WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- UnityPoint at Home has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, urging immediate attention to supply chain issues affecting essential medical products. The organization highlighted challenges in obtaining vital health supplies that affect patient care across their facilities in D.C. and surrounding areas. In its letter, UnityPoint at Home expressed concerns regarding delays and inconsistencies in the delivery of critical items more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Seventeen academics and legal scholars submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) asserting that a recently released report titled "A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate" was developed in violation of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The researchers argue that if the department uses the report's contents, which they claim ignore and contradict a large body of scientific work, it would violate DO more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- A coalition of 22 attorneys general has formally opposed a Proposed Rule issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that seeks to ban abortion and abortion counseling from the medical benefits package provided to veterans and their dependents. The public comment letter, spearheaded by the attorneys general of California and Massachusetts, raises serious concerns about the implications of the rule, which aims to reinstate a full exclusion on these services that  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing deep concerns over provisions included in the proposed rules for the Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System. The organization, representing over 40,000 respiratory therapists who provide care for patients with respiratory diseases, is particularly troubled by the potential negative impact of competit more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- ADAP Advocacy, a national non-profit organization focused on enhancing the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), urging the agency to revise its proposal on 340B Drug Pricing Program duplicates. The organization emphasizes the importance of implementing a system that mandates the use of 340B identifiers in Medicare claims to prevent significant duplicate discounts and ensure trans more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Advocate Health, a prominent nonprofit integrated health system based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing serious concerns over the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization argues that this initiative poses significant risks to safety-net hospitals and the vulnerable populations they serve. In their letter, Advocate Health highlights that while the pilot more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Alabama Psychological Association (aPA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed rule on the Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and related payment policies. The letter outlines aPA's concerns and recommendations aimed at enhancing mental and behavioral health services for Medicare beneficiaries. In the letter, aPA expressed gratitude for CMS's ongoing efforts to address  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Alliance of Specialty Medicine has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), addressing proposed changes to payment policies that they argue could adversely affect specialty care providers across the U.S. With more than 100,000 specialty physicians represented, the Alliance emphasized its commitment to enhancing access to specialty medical services while promoting sound health policy. One of the primary concerns raised in  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) have submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, expressing their concerns regarding the proposed updates for the Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System. These organizations, recognized leaders in Alzheimer's care, support, and research, emphasize the importance of adapting quality measures to better accommodate individuals living with dementia.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (the Academy) has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing its concerns regarding proposed changes to the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) for 2026. The Academy, representing over 2,000 professionals in the orthotics and prosthetics field, argues that these changes would impose unnecessary burdens on a low-risk sector already committed to patient care more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, responding to the agency's recent Request for Information regarding state laws that may have adverse effects on the national economy or interstate commerce. In the letter, the Farm Bureau expressed appreciation for the agency's notice published on August 15, 2025, and indicated that it is actively working with its members to formulate comprehensive and precise feedb more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration concerning a proposed rulemaking titled "Pipeline Safety: Exception for In-Plant Piping Systems." This initiative seeks to delineate jurisdictional boundaries concerning in-plant gas pipelines and to provide clarity regarding the regulatory classification of these systems. AFPM supports the ag more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) has publicly commented on a proposed rule that could impact funding and access to home health services under the Medicare program, submitted to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. AOTA represents over 244,000 occupational therapists and assistants who provide essential services to Medicare beneficiaries, particularly in home health settings. The organization expressed grave concern regarding proposed aggr more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Appalachian Mountain Health, a healthcare provider based in Western North Carolina, has voiced strong concerns regarding the proposed 340B rebate pilot program in a public comment letter submitted to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The pilot, intended to structure rebates from drug manufacturers, poses a potential threat to the financial viability of Community Health Centers (CHCs) across the United States, especially those that serve medically und more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has voiced significant concerns regarding proposed payment cuts to home health agencies in a public comment letter submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). APTA, representing over 100,000 members including physical therapists, assistant therapists, and students, stressed that these cuts may limit access to care for Medicare beneficiaries amid increasing demand for home health services. The public c more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Baystate Medical Center and Baystate Franklin Medical Center have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed 340B rebate model. As a disproportionate share hospital, Baystate relies on the 340B program to provide critical services to low-income and underserved patients, and they fear that the rebate model could jeopardize their ability  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Biogen, a leading biotechnology firm, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the proposed application process for the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The company expressed its support for the pilot program, but voiced concerns regarding the unchecked expansion of the 340B Program, particularly the rising role of contract pharmacies, which Biogen contends undermines the program's original intent. The 340B Program wa more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, expressing strong opposition to the proposed inclusion of ostomy supplies in the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding Program. BCAN advocates for bladder cancer survivors, emphasizing the risks associated with such a change, particularly for those who rely on ostomy products after surgeries for more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Breg, Inc., a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of orthopedic bracing solutions, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding proposed updates to the Medicare Home Health Prospective Payment System and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies policies for Calendar Year 2026. The letter outlines Breg's insights on operational realities and highlights potential vulnerabilities in the proposed competitive more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Bridge Oncology, a consulting and management services organization dedicated to radiation oncology, has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the 2026 Proposed Rule. This proposed rule, covering the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), includes controversial payment classifications that could impact the sustainability of oncology practices across the country. In its  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Building Trades Employers' Association, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation, urging the agency to address the challenges presented by New York's Scaffold Law, officially known as Labor Law Sec. 240. The Association represents over 1,200 New York-based businesses, including construction managers and specialty trade subcontractors, who are directly impacted by what they describe as a wasteful deployment of federal fund more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The California Hospital Association (CHA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding concerns over the proposed rule for calendar year 2026 related to the home health prospective payment system (HH PPS). The letter highlights the critical role of home health agencies (HHAs) in providing essential services to patients recovering from illness or managing chronic conditions. CHA represents nearly 400 member hospitals more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Life Molecular Imaging Inc. (LMI), a Lantheus Company, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging changes to the payment methodologies for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals ahead of the Calendar Year 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Proposed Rule. In a detailed letter, LMI outlines the crucial need for separate payment for these vital medical agents that are critical in diagnosing serious condi more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Carbon Upcycling, Alberta, Canada, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) aimed at influencing upcoming policy on surface transportation reauthorization. The organization highlighted the need for innovative technology in the production of supplementary cementitious materials, which can enhance infrastructure sustainability while addressing growing demands on the domestic cement supply. In its comments, Carbon Upcycling emphasized more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- CareArc, a national voice for Community Health Centers (CHCs), has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), urging the agency to exempt CHCs from participation in the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization expressed deep concerns that the pilot program poses a significant threat to the core mission of CHCs and jeopardizes their ability to provide affordable medications to millions of low-income p more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Catholic Migration Services, New York, recently delivered a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing strong opposition to the proposed rule concerning the Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to Domestic Service. The organization, a not-for-profit dedicated to providing legal services to vulnerable populations, argues that the changes could devastate the livelihoods of nearly 2.9 million home care workers across the nation. In the commentary more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Continuum Health Solutions has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) outlining feedback on proposed changes to the Calendar Year 2026 Physician Fee Schedule. The letter emphasizes the critical nature of Chronic Care Management Services provided by the organization alongside rural physician's offices in Georgia. The proposed changes highlight several key areas of focus, starting with the increase in the conversion factor an more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- CHRISTUS Health, a major not-for-profit health system with facilities across Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico, has expressed serious concerns regarding the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. In a public comment letter submitted to HRSA, the organization highlighted several apprehensions, emphasizing that the integrity of the federal 340B drug pricing program is at risk. The  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), providing insights on the proposed rule for the Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System. C-TAC, a national non-partisan coalition comprising over 200 organizations focused on improving care for individuals with serious illness, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to share its views, especially concerning the  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Medicines360 (M360), a women's health innovation organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) regarding the recently announced application process for the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. M360's letter highlights significant concerns about the potential implications of this pilot program on patient access to affordable medications and the financial stability of safety net providers across the United States.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Morehouse Community Medical Centers Inc. dba CommuniHealth Services has delivered a strong public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive healthcare services to underserved populations across Northeast Louisiana, CommuniHealth warns that the pilot program may jeopardize access to medications for mi more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Community Access National Network (CANN) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), urging the adoption of a permanent rebate model for the 340B Drug Pricing Program, rather than launching a pilot program. CANN is a nonprofit organization focused on improving access to healthcare services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis. In their letter, CANN expressed strong support for a rebate-based mo more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS) has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. CHCANYS represents the state's federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), which provide vital health services to approximately 2.5 million patients each year across more than 900 locations. In its letter, CHCANYS highlighted the more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas (CHAD) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed 340B rebate pilot program. This initiative seeks to alter the existing discount model used by community health centers (CHCs) that serve millions of medically-underserved patients across North Dakota and South Dakota. In their communication, CHAD highlighted the potenti more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Compassus has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing deep concern over the proposed 9% aggregate reduction in Medicare home health payments for Calendar Year 2026. This change, described in the letter, is anticipated to decrease funding to Medicare-certified home health agencies by roughly $1.135 billion, potentially jeopardizing access to essential care services for beneficiaries, particularly in rural communitie more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing serious concerns regarding the implications of the 340B rebate pilot. This proposed model, outlined in HHS Docket No. HRSA-2025-14998, is anticipated to have adverse effects on Community Health Centers (CHCs) and the 32.5 million medically underserved patients they assist. The Arizona Alliance for Community Health Ce more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc. (AAPHC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), expressing serious concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization, which has provided affordable healthcare to communities in Southwest Georgia for nearly five decades, argues that the new rebate program could jeopardize access to essential medications for low-income patients. AAPHC explains tha more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Primary Health Care, Inc. (PHC) has expressed significant concerns regarding the proposed 340B rebate pilot program outlined in HHS Docket No. HRSA-2025-14998. PHC, which has been serving the underserved populations of Central Iowa since 1981, sent a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) emphasizing the negative impact this pilot could have on community health centers (CHCs) and the millions of patients they serve. The organizati more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Central Peninsula Hospital has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing alarm over proposed decreases to reimbursements for physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) in the upcoming 2026 payment policy changes. The letter highlights how the proposed -1% reduction in Practice Expense Relative Value Unit (RVU) weights could severely undermine efforts to enhance public health by improving access to preventive care. more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) expressing concern over the growing challenges presented by overregulation in federal transportation policy. As DOT prepares its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030, the foundation urges a pivot away from micromanagement in favor of streamlined procedures that promote efficienc more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Consumer Technology Association, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), emphasizing the need for robust regulatory frameworks surrounding automated vehicles (AVs). It expressed support for the Administration's proposal aimed at advancing surface transportation and outlined key areas where the agency can provide clarity and improve safety standards. In its comments, the CTA's Automated Vehicle Worki more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Towson, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed changes to the Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) for the school years 2025-2026 and 2027-2028. COPAA, a leading advocate for students with disabilities and their families, aims to enhance transparency and access to critical data related to the treatment of children in both public and privately funded e more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Council for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing serious concerns regarding proposed adjustments to the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program. The letter criticizes the proposed 75th percentile methodology citing it could negatively impact patient access to essential durable medical equipment. In their letter, more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations (CSRO) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) urging support for the proposal to implement site-neutral payment rates for drug administration services at off-campus provider-based departments (PBDs). The coalition, representing over 40 state and regional rheumatology societies, seeks to ensure that rheumatologists can provide accessible and high-quality care to patients more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Diabetes Leadership Council (DLC) and the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition (DPAC) have issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing serious concerns over a proposed competitive bidding program for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps included in the Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System. The organizations emphasize that implementing these changes could significantly disrupt acces more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Dignity Health Home Health has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing concerns regarding the proposed 9% reduction in Medicare reimbursements for home health services in 2026. The home health agency, part of CommonSpirit Health, has served the local community in Santa Maria, California, for 30 years, providing care to over 600 patients daily. In their letter, Dignity Health highlighted the adverse effects that s more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Eagle View Community Health System, a federally qualified health center based in Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration urging the agency to exempt community health centers from a proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The health system, which serves thousands of low-income patients across western Illinois and southeastern Iowa, warns that the pilot program could  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Equitas Health, a leading federally qualified health center look-alike and one of the largest healthcare organizations serving the LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS communities in the nation, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). In their communication, the organization expressed deep concerns regarding HRSA's proposed 340B rebate model pilot program. The 340B rebate model pilot program is designed to encompass ten specific d more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Erie Family Health Centers has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration expressing strong concern over the proposed 340B rebate model pilot program. The health center, which serves nearly 95,000 patients annually in Chicago and its suburbs, is urging the agency to exempt health centers from the rebate model or, at the very least, introduce safeguards to mitigate potential harm. The l more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- EvoEndo, Inc., a medical device company based in Grayslake, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requesting the reassignment of specific Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes related to their innovative single-use endoscopy technology. The comments were submitted in response to the agency's proposed rulemaking for the 2026 Medicare and Medicaid programs. EvoEndo is advocating for the reassignment of C more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing concerns over the proposed expansion of the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization highlighted the importance of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which allows state and territorial health agencies to provide essential medications to underserved populations at reduced costs. ASTHO emphasiz more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Fairfield Community Health Center has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), urging the agency to exempt Community Health Centers (CHCs) from the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization warns that the pilot program poses a significant threat to the role CHCs play in delivering affordable healthcare to underserved populations across the country. In its letter, FCHC emphasized the longstanding importa more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Fairview Health Services has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), urging the agency to reconsider a proposed 9% reduction in Medicare home health payment rates for calendar year 2026. The nonprofit health system, which operates an extensive network of hospitals and clinics, expressed concerns about the implications of these cuts on patient access and the sustainability of home health services. In the letter, Fairview h more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Family Health Network of Central New York, Inc., a community health center focused on underserved populations, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing strong concerns regarding the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization emphasizes the critical role that the 340B program plays in ensuring access to affordable medications for millions of patients. In their letter, Family Health Network h more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Bristol Group PLLC, on behalf of Ferroglobe USA Inc. and Mississippi Silicon LLC, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding Angola's classification as a market economy country under antidumping duty laws. In the letter sent to the Secretary of Commerce, the organization emphasized that their submission maintains the current position that Angola should be considered a non-market economy country. The Bristol Group stated that ex more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Fight Colorectal Cancer, a leading colorectal cancer advocacy organization, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing strong opposition to proposals concerning ostomy supplies as part of the upcoming changes to the Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update for the calendar year 2026. The organization emphasized the importance of patient choice and access to essential supplies for colorectal cancer patient more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Florida Hospital Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) voicing serious concerns about the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The association, representing over 200 hospitals and health systems in Florida, is apprehensive about the potential consequences of adopting a rebate model instead of the established upfront discount method for the 340B program. FHA argues that the proposed pi more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the 2026 Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill, emphasizing the urgent need for increased federal funding to support the state's extensive transportation infrastructure. NYSDOT highlighted that New York's vast network of highways, bridges, and public transit systems is crucial for economic development, public safety, and acces more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Great Lakes Bay Health Center (GLBHC), a dederally qualified health center in Michigan, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration requesting an exemption for Community Health Centers (CHCs) from the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The health center, which serves over 50,000 patients in 16 counties, argues that the pilot program threatens the core mission of CHCs by undermini more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Greyhound Lines and FlixBus have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) advocating for substantial improvements to interstate and intercity bus services. The letter emphasizes the importance of these services as a vital mode of interstate commerce, connecting communities far more broadly than other forms of transportation like passenger rail or commercial aviation, and doing so at a significantly lower cost to taxpayers. The organ more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Wright Center for Community Health and its affiliated Graduate Medical Education entity have submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), urging the agency to exempt community health centers (CHCs) from the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization argues that the program threatens the viability of health centers and their ability to provide care to millions of low-income patients. The Wright Center ope more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Healthcare Nutrition Council (HNC) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing critical concerns regarding proposed updates to the Home Health Prospective Payment System for the calendar year 2026. The HNC, an organization advocating for manufacturers of enteral nutrition and dietary supplements, warns that the proposed changes could inadvertently hinder patient access to essential nutrition care, particularly  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing serious concerns regarding the potential effects of the proposed 340B rebate pilot program on Community Health Centers (CHCs). The letter outlines how the pilot, detailed in a recent Federal Register notice, could significantly harm the financial stability of CHCs and the 32.5 million medically underserved patients relying on their more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Infirmary Health System, located in South Alabama, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing strong opposition to the agency's proposed 340B rebate pilot initiative. Scheduled to begin on January 1, 2026, this pilot program has raised multiple concerns regarding its potential impact on patient access to essential healthcare services in local communities. The 340B program has been a vital lifeline for health more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The International Food Additives Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice expressing concerns over the rising trend of state-level legislation that threatens to impose significant costs and regulatory burdens on the nation's food industry. The letter notes that this situation arises from an increasing number of proposed state laws aimed at regulating food and beverage ingredients that have already been evaluated and approved by the U. more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Iowa Hospital Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding its proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. With the backing of 101 Iowa hospitals participating in the 340B Drug Pricing Program, the association voiced strong reservations about the pilot program's application process and its potential implications for health care services in Iowa. The Iowa Hospital Association expressed appreciation for HR more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Jericho Road Community Health Center, a prominent health center based in New York, has issued a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) asserting strong opposition to a proposed pilot program that would shift the 340B program to a rebate model. The health center, serving a diverse population, is concerned that such a change would compromise financial stability and ultimately reduce patient access to affordable medications. In the l more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- La Maestra Community Health Centers has voiced strong opposition in a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the proposed 340B rebate model pilot program. The organization argues that the pilot poses a severe threat to the financial stability and operational integrity of CHCs, which collectively serve nearly 34 million patients across the nation. The letter states that the rebate mod more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Laborie Medical Technologies, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), addressing concerns regarding the proposed calendar year 2026 Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System rule. The company highlighted critical elements related to the reimbursement of its innovative medical devices, particularly the Optilume Stricture device and the  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Little River Medical Center, a community health center based in Little River, South Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration urging the agency to exempt Community Health Centers (CHCs) from the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. LRMC argues that the program poses a significant threat to the core mission of these health centers, which serve millions of low-income a more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Lone Star Circle of Care has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration urging the agency to exempt community health centers from the proposed 340B rebate model pilot program. The organization argues that this initiative poses a significant threat to the fundamental operations of CHCs, which provide vital healthcare services to millions of underserved individuals across the country. LS more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration concerning proposed revisions to the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program Policy Guidance. This guidance is under review following a notice published in the Federal Register on August 19, 2025. As California's largest transit agency and one of the top three in the nation by ridership, Metro serves a s more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Louisiana Rural Health Association (LRHA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing critical concerns regarding proposed payment policies under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The LRHA, which represents rural hospitals, clinics, and clinicians in Louisiana, emphasizes the need for substantial revisions to ensure access to quality care for Medicare beneficiaries in rural regions. One of the primary con more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers has expressed serious concerns regarding the potential negative impacts of the 340B rebate pilot program proposed by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The League's public comment letter emphasizes the risks this pilot poses not only to Community Health Centers (CHCs) but also to the approximately 32.5 million medically underserved patients they serve across the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts Leag more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Mauna Kea Technologies, Allston, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services concerning proposed changes to the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System for the year 2026. The company is particularly concerned about CPT 43252, which pertains to a specific esophagogastroduodenoscopy procedure utilizing their advanced Cellvizio imaging platform. In its com more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- MCR Health is urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration to exempt Community Health Centers (CHCs) from the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. In a public comment letter, MCR Health expressed serious concerns that the new pilot program would undermine the original intent of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which has historically allowed health centers to provide affordable medications to low-income patients. T more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- MicroVascular Tissues, Inc. (MVT), a company specializing in advanced microvascular solutions, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding proposed changes in payment policies affecting skin substitutes under Medicare and Medicaid programs. The proposed rule, CMS-1832-P, aims to standardize payment for skin substitutes and set requirements that MVT argues may not sufficiently consider the clinical evidence necessary for p more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers (MACHC) has voiced concerns regarding the proposed 340B rebate pilot program (Docket No. HRSA-2025-14998). In a public comment letter submitted to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), MACHC presented a compelling case to exempt Community Health Centers (CHCs) from the program, citing significant financial risks that could jeopardize their operations and services to the medically underserved. MACH more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Midwest Association for Medical Equipment Services (MAMES) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update. MAMES, which represents over 300 durable medical equipment suppliers across eight Midwestern states, voiced serious concerns about the implications of the proposed changes, particularly related to the return of the Durable Medical Equ more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Milwaukee County Commission on Aging has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing serious concerns over a proposed rollback of 2013 labor protections for home care workers. The commission argues that these changes would exacerbate the existing care workforce crisis in Wisconsin and could lead to premature institutionalization for residents who wish to receive care in their communities. In their communication, the commission highligh more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Minnesota Home Care Association (MHCA) has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), urging the agency to halt proposed cuts to home health payment rates for the calendar year 2026. The association warns that these reductions could greatly threaten access to essential care and the financial sustainability of home health agencies. According to MHCA, CMS's projected 6.4% reduction in payments may, in reality, translate to an a more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Mountain Area Health Education Center has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. In their letter, MAHEC articulates concerns regarding potential financial and operational disruptions to Community Health Centers (CHCs) mandated to protect access to affordable medications for millions of low-income patients. MAHEC describes the  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing significant concerns regarding proposed regulations impacting the Home Health Prospective Payment System and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS). The letter emphasizes that while NABP supports initiatives aimed at maintaining quality standards for DMEPOS suppliers, the suggested me more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), representing over 16,000 franchised automobile and truck dealerships across the nation, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The letter articulates the association's priorities regarding the upcoming surface transportation proposal that aims to address essential infrastructure needs and enhance transportation safety. In its comments, NADA emphasizes the need to protect sta more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National Automobile Dealers Association, Tysons, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation advocating for greater emphasis on motor vehicle affordability and safety in the agency's forthcoming Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030. Representing over 16,000 franchised automobile and truck dealerships nationwide, NADA highlights the pressing need for initiatives that ensure the affordability of new vehicles while simulta more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration addressing its Application Process for the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The NCPA, which represents nearly 18,900 independent community pharmacies across the nation, expressed apprehension regarding potential operational and financial implications stemming from the proposed pilot program. I more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National Organization for Women-New York City has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule titled "Reproductive Health Services." This proposal seeks to reinstate a ban on abortion counseling and services at VA facilities and to eliminate exceptions to the abortion exclusion for beneficiaries of the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA). In more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National Safety Council (NSC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT), emphasizing the urgent need to prioritize the reduction of serious injuries and fatalities from traffic accidents. In the letter, NSC articulated its support for the ongoing efforts of U.S. DOT under the current administration and urged continued alignment of federal resources, vehicle technology, and research to effectively combat the escalating cri more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National Education Association (NEA), representing over three million members, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education in response to its request for comments regarding the proposed changes to the Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC). The NEA stresses the importance of this collection in providing transparent information about educational equity across diverse student backgrounds, which is essential for compliance with civil r more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- North Carolinians for Passenger Rail, Raleigh, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation advocating for increased federal investments in rail infrastructure. The coalition highlighted the significant economic benefits that a robust rail system can bring to the state, particularly noting the impressive ridership growth on existing routes such as the Piedmont and Carolinian trains. The organization emphasized that sustained rail investme more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Ohio Association of Medical Equipment Services (OAMES) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, expressing deep concerns about proposed changes to the home health payment system and the competitive bidding program scheduled for 2026. OAMES, a non-profit trade association advocating for quality home and durable medical equipment services, emphasizes the potential negative impact these changes could have on beneficiaries, pro more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Olympus Corporation of the Americas has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), advocating for advancements in the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) payment methodologies for Calendar Year 2026. The organization, a leader in minimally invasive medical technologies, expressed its appreciation for several proposals within the rule while presenting important reco more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding critical concerns tied to the agency's proposed rule on hospital outpatient payment systems. The society expressed its support for the advancements in Principal Illness Navigation (PIN) services, but highlighted significant gaps in the acknowledgment of the capabilities of certified oncology nurses in delivering these essential services.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Edgepark Medical Supplies, a provider located in Cleveland, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing strong opposition to the proposed inclusion of urological and ostomy supplies in the Medicare Competitive Bidding Program (CBP). The company has emphasized that this inclusion could severely restrict access to critical medical supplies for individuals who rely on them for their health and well-being. The l more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation has voiced strong opposition to the proposed changes for the 2026 accreditation of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In a public comment letter, HQAA outlined its concerns regarding the unintended consequences these proposals could have on patient access to care and service quality. The organization, which has maintained accrediting a more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Alden Network, a healthcare organization based in Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing strong opposition to the proposed reintroduction of competitive bidding for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) providers. The organization warns that such a program could adversely impact patient care and access to essential medical supplies. In the letter, concerns were raised about the potential redu more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing deep concerns over proposed changes to the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program. The letter addresses potential impacts on critical healthcare supplies, namely, tracheostomy, ostomy, and urological supplies. In the letter, CCD underscores the vital role th more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Uromed Express, a small durable medical equipment (DME) supplier based in South Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing strong opposition to the inclusion of intermittent urological catheters in the 2025 DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program (CBP). The company argues that incorporating these essential medical devices into the bidding process would cause significant harm to patients, limit access to neces more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Optellum, Inc., a leader in artificial intelligence-based diagnostic tools, recently submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing concerns regarding the payment classification for its Lung Cancer Prediction (LCP) technology. The comment was submitted as part of the agency's proposed rule on the Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems for the calendar year 2026. In the letter, Optel more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Wishtoyo Foundation and the Center for Biological Diversity have submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service urging them to maintain the current critical habitat designation for southern California steelhead in the Piru Creek drainage. This comes in response to a recent petition by United Water Conservation District seeking to de-designate critical habitat for these endangered fish. The W more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Ossur Americas has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing significant concerns over proposed changes to Medicare's durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program, particularly regarding off-the-shelf (OTS) orthoses. The letter outlines five critical issues related to the proposed regulations, which the organization argues could negatively impact patient care.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule concerning reproductive health services. The letter follows the VA's release of a draft rule on August 1, 2025, that may eliminate abortion and abortion counseling for veterans, their families, and caregivers. PPFA, which advocates for sexual and reproductive health care across the country, emphasizes more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Plug In America, a national nonprofit dedicated to promoting the adoption of plug-in vehicles and charging infrastructure, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the agency's Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026-2030. The organization emphasized the need for a national transportation strategy aimed at reducing the financial burdens of transportation on U.S. households, particularly among lower-income families. Highli more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Prevention First, Springfield, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging for significant changes in their proposed rule regarding the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System for 2026. The organization highlights the acute impact of opioids in Illinois, where thousands are affected by overdose deaths every year. With the alarming statistic of over 2,850 opioid-related fatalities in 2023 alone, the eff more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Primary Care Development Corporation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration expressing deep concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization emphasizes the potential negative impact on Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Community Health Centers (CHCs), which could jeopardize their financial stability and ability to provide essential more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Paxman and Dignitana, providers of scalp cooling systems approved by the FDA, have submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) seeking adjustments to the proposed Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) for the 2026 fiscal year. The letter emphasizes the critical need for revising the payment model related to scalp cooling treatments used during chemotherapy. Scalp cooling has been recognized by the National Comp more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Caprock Home Health Services, Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing serious concerns over the proposed 9% cut to Medicare reimbursements as part of the Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System (PPS) Rate Update. The implications of such a reduction could jeopardize operations and patient care across multiple communities served by the agency in Texas. The organization indicates that the propos more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Pacific Research Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), raising concerns about proposed changes to the competitive bidding process for durable medical equipment (DME). The organization warns that the expansion of the bidding process to include urology, tracheostomy, and ostomy supplies could lead to adverse outcomes for patients reliant on these critical medical items. The current bidding system, implemen more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Parent Education for Exceptional Children has submitted a public comment letter to the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education, advocating for revised data collection measures designed to improve educational accessibility and outcomes for students with disabilities. The letter supports recent proposed amendments to the Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) for the 2025-26 and 2027-28 school years. The organization commended the agency for its ongoing eff more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation, outlining its priorities for the upcoming Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill. The organization emphasizes the need for dedicated funding to enhance rail safety and modernize the nation's rail network, which is crucial for economic growth and job creation. Comprising manufacturers, owners, and suppliers from across the rail supply chain, RSI represent more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Resmed, a leader in digital health technology, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), emphasizing the need for sustainable reimbursement practices in the proposed updates to the Medicare Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) and the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program for 2026. The letter outlines several critical areas where Resmed believes poli more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Restoration of America Foundation recently submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs voicing support for the agency's proposed rule to exclude abortion benefits and counseling from the medical benefits provided to veterans. This letter criticizes the previous administration's decision, asserting that it violated existing statutes and overturned over 25 years of precedent which had excluded such services from the Veterans Health Administrat more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Salt & Light Global Founding President William Wagner and Executive Director Katherine Bussard submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Reproductive Health Services." This comment comes as the Department seeks to reinstate previous restrictions that exclude abortion and abortion counseling from the medical benefits package for military personnel and veterans, including those eligible for cover more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Salud Family Health, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration urging the agency to exempt health centers from the proposed 340B rebate model pilot program. The organization argues that the pilot poses serious risks to the core mission of CHCs and the populations they serve. Salud Family Health urges HRSA that the 340B Rebate Model would fundamentally undermine the purpose of the est more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sandoz Inc., a global provider of generic drugs and biosimilars, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration advocating for the expansion of the 340B rebate model pilot program. The company emphasizes the importance of a rebate mechanism for ensuring that covered entities can maintain access to the 340B ceiling price while addressing the challenges of diversion and duplicate discou more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Service Employees International Union Healthcare Illinois Indiana Missouri Kansas is expressing strong opposition to the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) recent public comment letter regarding proposed rulemaking that threatens to eliminate federal minimum wage and overtime protections for millions of home care workers. The union, which represents over 2 million workers in North America, asserts that the proposed rule, if enacted, would reverse decades of progress for  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Service Employees International Union Local 2015, Los Angeles, California, has publicly expressed strong opposition to a recent public comment letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding proposed changes to federal wage and hour protections affecting home care workers. The proposed rulemaking seeks to eliminate minimum wage and overtime protections for millions of home care workers across the nation, a move critics argue would undo decades of progress ma more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Shawnee Health, a not-for-profit community health center based in southern Illinois, has formally submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging the agency to exempt Community Health Centers (CHCs) from participating in the proposed 340B rebate model pilot program. The organization serves nearly 37,000 patients, primarily from vulnerable and underserved populations who rely on affordable medication access. In its letter, Shawn more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) expressing strong opposition to the proposed rule regarding Reproductive Health Services (RIN 2900-AR57). The proposal, critics say, would eliminate abortion counseling and effectively ban abortion for veterans and their families, particularly impacting those with high-risk pregnancies. The SMFM urges the VA to withdraw the controversial proposal to more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Solvera Health, Peoria, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services voicing concerns about the potential impact of proposed changes to the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The organization, which focuses on healthcare access and affordability, emphasized the importance of maintaining robust protections for entities participating in the program, which aims to provide discounted medications for underserved populations. In th more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- St. Tammany Health System (STHS) has expressed serious concerns regarding the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program in a public comment letter submitted to the agency. The organization argues that adopting a rebate model would disrupt a successful discount system that has been in place for over three decades, which they believe has effectively expanded access to care for patients. In its letter, STHS highlighted tha more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- SunLine Transit Agency, Thousand Palms, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) advocating for increased federal investment in public transit and passenger rail systems. Operating across a service area of approximately 1,200 square miles in Riverside County, California, SunLine provides vital transit options for over 375,000 residents. The agency's request comes in response to DOT's surface transportation reauthoriza more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Tennessee Hospital Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration expressing strong opposition to the proposed 340B rebate model pilot program. The association represents over 160 healthcare facilities, 37 of which qualify for the 340B program, and is apprehensive about the shift from an upfront discount model that has benefited many Americans for over 30 years. The THA more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Texas Association for Home Care and Hospice (TAHC&H) recently submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing deep concerns regarding proposed Medicare cuts that could lead to a 9% reduction in payment rates for home health agencies. TAHC&H represents over 1,200 licensed Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs) across Texas, emphasizing the negative impact these reductions may have on the essential care t more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Treasure State Resource Association has expressed strong support for House Bill 587 in a public comment letter addressed to the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement emphasizing the importance of the bill, which was passed by the Montana Legislature and aims to clarify the definition of material damage within the Montana Surface and Underground Mining and Reclamation Act. According to TSRA, the amendments proposed in House Bill 587 align with federal gu more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs expressing strong support for a proposed regulation aimed at reinstating exclusions for abortion and abortion counseling in VA medical benefits. This proposal, published in the Federal Register, seeks to revert the policies to their status prior to September 2022, aligning VA practices more closely with statutory frameworks and congressional intent. The USCC more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The University of California Davis campus Institute of Transportation Studies has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation urging the agency to strengthen the transportation reauthorization proposal aimed at addressing critical infrastructure needs. According to ITS-Davis, effective federal leadership is best achieved through robust partnerships with states and stakeholders. The institute emphasizes the importance of evidence-based analy more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has expressed strong concerns in a recent public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the proposed "340B Rebate Model Pilot Program." UAMS warns that the suggested plan could jeopardize its ability to serve low-income patients effectively and undermine the essential healthcare safety net established by the 340B Program. UAMS has  more ST