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ACLU Urges Federal Trade Commission to Strengthen Rules on Negative Option Practices to Protect Consumer Privacy and Choice (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission expressing concerns and recommendations regarding the agency's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Negative Option Rule. The ACLU highlights how negative option practices-where consumers are automatically charged unless they cancel a subscription-undermine consumer choice and inflict privacy harms by enabling companies to collect and mon more ST
Advantage Care Health Centers Urges HRSA to Reject Mandatory 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Advantage Care Health Centers, Brookville, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a mandatory 340B rebate model pilot program. The organization highlights the critical role the 340B Drug Pricing Program plays in supporting vulnerable populations through affordable medications and coordinated care.
Advantage Care Health Centers cautions that shifting the 340B program from upfront more ST
AFL-CIO United Association Supports NRC No Significant Hazard Determination for Crane Clean Energy Center License Amendments (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The AFL-CIO United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the U.S. and Canada has submitted a public comment letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission endorsing the agency's proposed determination of no significant hazard concerning three amendment applications filed by Constellation Energy Generation LLC, Baltimore, Maryland, for the Renewed Facility License of the Christopher M. Crane Clean Energy Center, Middletown, Pen more ST
AFL-CIO Urges Reform Over Expansion of H-2B Temporary Worker Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The AFL-CIO, a federation representing nearly 15 million workers through 65 unions, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Labor addressing concerns about the planned increase in the Fiscal Year 2026 numerical limitation for the H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Worker Program. The federation emphasized that expanding the program without addressing inherent labor issues risks further exploitation of immigrant more ST
Alaska Falconers Association Urges Repeal of NPS Rule Restricting Raptor Take in Alaska Preserves (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Alaska Falconers Association, Chickaloon, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior opposing the National Park Service's regulation titled "Alaska Subsistence Collections". The rule prohibits licensed falconers from legally taking wild raptors from NPS units in Alaska, including preserves where sport hunting is allowed under the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.
The association argues that falconry is a lawful hunting more ST
Alliance for Automotive Innovation Backs NHTSA Proposal to Amend Safety Standard for Automated Vehicles (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Alliance for Automotive Innovation submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the agency's proposal to modify Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 102. The proposal seeks to exempt vehicles equipped with Automated Driving Systems that lack manually operated driving controls from the requirement to display transmission shift position information.
Auto Innovators emphasized the importance of the automotive industr more ST
Alliance for Automotive Innovation Supports NHTSA Proposal to Modernize Safety Standards for Automated Driving Systems (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Alliance for Automotive Innovation submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the agency's proposal to revise Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 103 and 104. These revisions would exempt Automated Driving Systems equipped vehicles lacking manually operated driving controls from current windshield wiping, washing, defrosting, and defogging requirements.
In its letter, the alliance emphasized the importance of more ST
America Forward Urges Treasury to Prioritize Federal Investment in Financial Literacy Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- America Forward submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing the Financial Literacy and Education Commission's efforts to update the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy. The letter offers three main recommendations: prioritizing federal investment in K-12 financial literacy, increasing support for postsecondary financial education, and integrating financial literacy as a crucial element of evidence-based workforce developme more ST
American Automobile Association Urges Clear Safety Guidelines for Automated Driving System Vehicles in NHTSA Rulemaking (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The American Automobile Association, Heathrow, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concerning the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Nos. 103 and 104. These standards address windshield defrosting, defogging, wiping, and washing requirements, with the proposal aiming to exempt certain automated driving system-equipped vehicles that lack manual driving controls. more ST
American Automobile Association Urges NHTSA to Ensure Safety Communication in Automated Vehicles Without Manual Controls (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The American Automobile Association, Heathrow, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the agency's proposed amendment to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 102. The proposal seeks to exempt Automated Driving System-equipped vehicles that lack manually operated driving controls from the requirement to display transmission shift position.
AAA emphasizes that occupant awareness and trust depend more ST
American Bankers Association Urges NCUA to Pause Payment Stablecoin Rulemaking for Coordinated Federal Approach (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The American Bankers Association submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's Proposed Rule on Investments in and Licensing of Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers. The letter addresses the banking industry's views on the proposed regulatory framework under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act.
In its letter, the ABA highlights concerns that the NCUA's Proposed Rule focuses prima more ST
American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Warns DOJ Immigration Rule Undermines Fair Appeals Process (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Alan D. Viard, senior fellow emeritus at the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing provisions in an interim final rule issued by the Executive Office for Immigration Review concerning appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals.
The commenter stresses that removal from the United States imposes severe consequences and insists that removal decisions must be made more ST
American Kennel Club Urges Clear Definition of Breeding Female Dog to USDA APHIS (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The American Kennel Club (AKC) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service addressing the agency's Request for Information on the care of breeding female dogs, and the socialization and exercise of dogs. The AKC emphasized the importance of defining "breeding female" more precisely under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) regulations to improve clarity, enforcement, and compliance in licensing and inspecti more ST
American Medical Group Association Urges Caution on Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The American Medical Group Association, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about a proposed pilot program that would shift the 340B Drug Pricing Program from an upfront discount system to a post-sale rebate model. AMGA, representing multispecialty medical groups and integrated systems of care, warns that this change could jeopardize financial stability for safety-net providers more ST
American Mutual Share Insurance Proposes Revisions to NCUA Merger and Insurance Conversion Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- American Mutual Share Insurance Corp., Dublin, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration addressing the agency's review of the regulations governing mergers of insured credit unions and voluntary termination or conversion of insured status. ASI, which insures more than 1.25 million members across 86 state-chartered credit unions in 10 states, urged the NCUA to modernize its existing rules to better balance regulatory requirements more ST
American Pharmacists Association Raises Concerns Over HRSA's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Extension (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The American Pharmacists Association submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's request for information on extending the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. APhA, representing pharmacists and pharmacy technicians across diverse practice settings nationwide, expressed apprehensions about the operational, financial, and patient care impacts of transitioning from the longstanding upfront discount framework of the more ST
Apartment & Office Building Association Raises Concerns Over HUD Immigration Status Verification Proposal (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development addressing concerns about the agency's proposed rule regarding immigration status verification under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. AOBA represents owners and managers of extensive commercial office and multifamily residential properties in the Washington metropolitan area, managing a com more ST
Apartment Association of Greater Knoxville Raises Concerns on HUD Immigration Verification Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Apartment Association of Greater Knoxville Inc., Tennessee, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development addressing proposed immigration verification requirements under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The AAGK, representing over 60 rental housing owner and manager firms with more than 34,000 units across 17 counties in East Tennessee, highlighted potential challenges posed by the proposal for the region's more ST
Arla Foods Opposes Proposed Changes to USDA Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Arla Foods Inc., Basking Ridge, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service expressing opposition to certain proposed changes in the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing program. The New Jersey-based company, which imports over 9 million pounds of cheese annually and employs more than 300 people nationwide, raised concerns about how the proposed rule amendments could negatively affect the dairy i more ST
Asian Human Services Family Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Asian Human Services Family Health Center Inc., Chicago, Illinois submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter details the operational and financial challenges the pilot would impose on Community Health Centers nationwide and urges HRSA to exempt CHCs from participation.
AHSFHC emphasized that the 340B program is essential to enabling CHCs to provide affordable medi more ST
Association of American Medical Colleges Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing Risks to Academic Health Systems (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing the agency's Request for Information regarding the implementation of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter expresses opposition to the adoption of a rebate model for the 340B Drug Pricing Program, emphasizing concerns that such fundamental changes to the program's pricing structure threaten the ability of academic health sys more ST
Association of National Advertisers Urges FTC to Preserve Flexibility in Negative Option Rule Modernization (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Association of National Advertisers, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission addressing the agency's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans. The ANA, representing over 1,600 companies and was founded in 1910 to advance marketing practices, provided detailed feedback on potential updates to the Negative Option Rule, emphasizing the need to balance consumer safegu more ST
Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association Supports Zoox Exemption Petition to NHTSA (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration endorsing Zoox's application for a temporary exemption from various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements. AVIA highlights the importance of granting such exemptions under 49 U.S.C. Sec. 30113 to facilitate the deployment of automated driving systems that meet safety criteria, enabling broader public access to autonomous veh more ST
Bank Policy Institute Opposes Zerohash National Trust Bank Charter Application Citing Legal and Systemic Risks (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Bank Policy Institute (BPI), a nonpartisan organization representing a broad range of banks operating in the U.S., submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) opposing the national trust bank charter application by zerohash national trust bank ("Trust Bank"). The application, filed on March 2, 2026, seeks approval for a charter that would allow Trust Bank to operate with fiduciary and related activities under federal oversi more ST
Baylor Scott & White Health Urges Caution on Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. BSWH highlighted the significant administrative and financial burdens the rebate model would impose compared to the current upfront discount system that has been effective for over three decades.
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Baystate Medical Centers Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Proposal Citing High Costs and Disruptions (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, and Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield, Massachusetts, have submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, opposing the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospitals argue that moving from the longstanding upfront drug discount model to a rebate-based system would impose substantial administrative, operational, more ST
Bertozzi Corp. Opposes USDA Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Bertozzi Corporation of America, Norwalk, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the United States Department of Agriculture expressing concerns about proposed changes to the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing program managed by USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service. The company, which imports over 18 million pounds of cheese annually and employs 20 people, opposes several provisions they believe could restrict industry flexibility and reduce license ut more ST
Better Markets Urges Stronger Consumer Protections in Treasury's Financial Literacy Strategy Update (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Better Markets Inc., a non-profit organization focused on financial market reform, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the update of the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy. The group emphasized that financial education alone cannot adequately safeguard consumers in today's increasingly complex and risky financial marketplace, and urged the Treasury to reinforce consumer protection regulations as an essential comple more ST
Bi-State Primary Care Association Urges HRSA to Reconsider Mandatory 340B Rebate Model for FQHCs (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Bi-State Primary Care Association, Montpelier, Vermont, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The association emphasizes the role that 340B savings play in supporting high-quality, affordable primary care, behavioral health, and dental services for over 300,000 medically underserved patients in their region.
In the letter, Bi-State strongly opposes the implementati more ST
Bronson Healthcare Group Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model in Letter to HRSA (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Bronson Healthcare Group has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed implementation of a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The letter responds to HRSA's Request for Information regarding the possibility of replacing the existing upfront discount mechanism with a rebate system, a change Bronson Healthcare Group argues would impose disproportionate costs and operational burde more ST
Calif. Association of Food Banks Urges USDA to Reinstate Food Security Survey Data Collection (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The California Association of Food Banks, Oakland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture advocating for the reinstatement of the Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey and its associated Household Food Security Report. The letter addresses the USDA's Economic Research Service Request for Information concerning statistical data, analysis, and research within the department.
CAFB emphasized that the termination of the CP more ST
Campaign for Family Farms and the Environment Opposes Delay of Poultry Payment Systems Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Campaign for Family Farms and the Environment (CFFE), a coalition of state and national organizations, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture criticizing the proposal to delay the effective date of the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems Rule. This rule, overseen by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), was scheduled for implementation on July 1, 2026, and aims to address unfair practices in the poult more ST
Case Western Reserve University Law Professor Supports Autonomous Trucking Exemption For Warning Beacon Use (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Cassandra Burke Robertson, professor of law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation supporting an exemption request by Aurora Operations Inc. for certain safety equipment requirements.
Robertson argued that the exemption meets the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) equivalent-level-of-safety standard. She pointed out that cab-mounted beacons are more reliable than trad more ST
CCPDT Calls on USDA APHIS to Strengthen Dog Breeding Welfare Standards by Addressing Prenatal and Early-Life Care (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service urging the agency to update its welfare standards for dog breeding facilities. The CCPDT, a leading credentialing organization for dog trainers and behavior consultants, focused their recommendations on the critical role of prenatal care and early socialization in shaping a dog's lifelong b more ST
Central City Neighborhood Partners Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Housing Eligibility Verification (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP), a community organization serving over 50,000 residents annually in the Westlake, Pico-Union, and Koreatown neighborhoods of Los Angeles, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status (FR-6524)." CCNP argues that the proposal would negatively impact low-income, working familie more ST
Chamber of Progress Urges Caution in Federal Trade Commission Rulemaking on Negative Option Marketing (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Chamber of Progress, McLean, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission expressing concerns about the Commission's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking addressing negative option marketing practices. The organization cautions against broadly reinstating the vacated 2024 negative option rule and advocates for a narrowly tailored approach based on specific, evidence-based misconduct.
In its letter, the Chamber of Progress emphasizes th more ST
Chattanooga Apartment Association Urges Caution in Federal Rental Housing Fee Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Chattanooga Apartment Association, Tennessee, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. The letter addresses the complexities of rental housing fee structures and urges the FTC to consider the unique characteristics of the rental industry before moving forward with proposed regulations.
The CAA highlighted that rental housing trans more ST
Cheese Importers Association Opposes USDA Proposal on Dairy Import License Transfers (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Cheese Importers Association of America submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service expressing opposition to proposed changes in the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing regulations. CIAA, representing leading U.S. firms involved in importing and distributing cheese and other dairy products, specifically criticized a proposed rule that would eliminate the transfer of historical dairy import licenses in the e more ST
CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Urges HRSA to Maintain 340B Upfront Discount Model (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, Iowa, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in response to the agency's Request for Information regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. In the letter, the faith-based safety-net hospital called on HRSA to reject the proposed shift from the longstanding upfront discount model to a rebate mechanism under the 340B drug discount program.
The hospital emphasized its reliance on the more ST
CHI Health Plainview Opposes HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- CHI Health Plainview, a member of CommonSpirit Health, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter addresses HRSA's request for information regarding whether the existing upfront discount model under the 340B drug discount program should be replaced with a rebate-based system.
In the letter, CH more ST
CHI Lisbon Health Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- CHI Lisbon Health submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter addresses HRSA's Request for Information related to the potential shift from the existing 340B upfront discount model to a rebate mechanism for reducing outpatient pharmaceutical costs.
CHI Lisbon Health, a faith-based safety-net hospital located in Lisbon, North Dakota, emphasized the importa more ST
CHI Oakes Community Hospital Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- CHI Oakes Community Hospital, part of CommonSpirit Health, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program proposed (Docket No.: HRSA-2026-03042). The hospital expressed opposition to replacing the longstanding upfront discount model with a rebate mechanism for the 340B drug discount program.
The hospital, a faith-based safety-net provider serving vulnerable populations in Oakes, North Da more ST
Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations Urges Updates to Financial Literacy Strategy for Student Loan Repayment Challenges (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations (COHEAO) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the update of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission's (FLEC) U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy. COHEAO, representing campus-based student financial services professionals and their operational partners, highlighted the need to revise the National Strategy to better reflect current challenges faced more ST
Coastal Carolina University Marine Professor Urges Stronger Dolphin Protections in Texas Gillnet Research Plan (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sarah Piwetz, assistant professor of marine biology at Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service raising concerns about dolphin impacts tied to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries research proposal.
The biologist expresses particular worry about the West Bay dolphin stock, citing a small minimum abundance estimate of just 35 individuals. The proposal's allowance to incidenta more ST
Columbia River Steamship Operators Advocate Changes to Electronic Export Manifest Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Columbia River Steamship Operators Association Inc., Portland, Oregon, submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection expressing concerns about a proposed rule requiring advance submission of Electronic Export Manifest information for vessel cargo departing the United States. CRSOA represents a wide array of stakeholders in the Columbia, Willamette, and Snake River systems, including ship owners, operators, agents, and port facilities.
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Columbia University Center Director Urges USDA to Restore Food Security Supplement Data (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Megan A. Curran, policy director at the Center on Poverty and Social Policy at Columbia University, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing the discontinuation of key federal food security data programs and urging their restoration.
The comment letter notes that the FSS has served as a foundational element of the nation's public data infrastructure for more than thirty years. Its large and nationally representative sampl more ST
Commerce Dept. Bureau of Economic Analysis Urges USDA to Enhance Agricultural Data Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service (ERS) emphasizing the importance of continued and improved data collection by ERS and the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The letter responds to the USDA's Request for Information on Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Areas in Statistical Data, Analysis, and Research.
BEA states that data more ST
Community Care Cooperative Urges HRSA to Exempt Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Community Care Cooperative, Boston, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter expresses concerns about the financial, administrative, and operational impact the pilot program would impose on Community Health Centers and their affiliated pharmacies.
C3 highlights that the 340B Drug Pricing Program has been a critical support system for ove more ST
Community Care of West Virginia Urges HRSA to Exempt Clinics From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Community Care of West Virginia, a comprehensive healthcare organization serving over 54,000 patients across 34 counties in Rock Cave, West Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed shift from the current upfront discount model of the 340B Drug Pricing Program to a retrospective rebate model. The organization emphasized that the 340B program is foundational to its ability to provide accessible, hi more ST
Community Health Center Association of Connecticut Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Community Health Center Association of Connecticut, Cheshire, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to a mandatory 340B rebate model pilot program. CHC/ACT outlined concerns about the potential financial and operational harms the rebate model could impose on safety-net providers and the vulnerable populations they serve.
CHC/ACT emphasized the crucial role of 340B savings in supporting afforda more ST
Compass Community Health Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Compass Community Health, Portsmouth, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The community health center organization warns that the shift from manufacturer discounts to a rebate-based pricing model would destabilize health center pharmacies nationwide, create financial and administrative burdens, and jeopardize patient access to affordable medic more ST
Consumer Bankers Association Urges Treasury to Prioritize Targeted Financial Literacy in Updated National Strategy (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Consumer Bankers Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury emphasizing the need to modernize the Financial Literacy and Education Commission U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy. CBA advocates for a focused approach that addresses contemporary financial challenges through practical education in fraud and scams, limiting excessive student loan debt, and enhancing consumer debt management literacy.
The association hig more ST
Consumer Federation Urges FTC to Strengthen Negative Option Rule Protections (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Consumer Federation of America submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission advocating for stronger safeguards in the agency's ongoing rulemaking to regulate negative option plans. Negative option plans are subscription arrangements where consumers are automatically billed unless they take affirmative steps to cancel. CFA emphasized the need for enhanced protections as consumers continue to face unauthorized charges and frustration from predatory more ST
Consumer Technology Association Backs NHTSA Updates to Vehicle Safety Standards for Automated Driving Systems (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Consumer Technology Association, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expressing support for proposed updates to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards that would accommodate automated driving system-equipped vehicles. The letter emphasizes that these revisions are essential for safely deploying vehicles without manual driving controls while maintaining road safety.
As North America's largest more ST
Consumer Technology Association Supports NHTSA's Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Updates for Automated Driving Systems (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Consumer Technology Association, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration endorsing proposed revisions to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Nos. 102, 103, 104, and 110. These updates aim to accommodate vehicles equipped with automated driving systems and facilitate the deployment of vehicles that operate without manual driving controls while ensuring safety.
Representing the $565 billion U.S more ST
Consumer Technology Association Urges Caution on Negative Option Rule Amendments (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Consumer Technology Association, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Negative Option Rule. CTA's letter urges the FTC to carefully consider the impact of amending or reinstituting the Vacated Rule, which governs prenotification negative option plans commonly used in subscription services.
CTA highlighted the popularity and growth of subscription mode more ST
Corporation for Supportive Housing Opposes HUD's Proposed Mixed Status Households Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH), a national nonprofit and Community Development Financial Institution, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) expressing opposition to HUD's proposed rule on mixed status households. CSH warned that the rule could increase homelessness and complicate care for people with disabilities across communities in all 50 states.
In its letter, CSH highlighted that the proposed ru more ST
CreditDoc Urges Financial Literacy Commission to Emphasize Both Investment and Borrowing Education in National Strategy (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- CreditDoc, a free consumer lending directory and financial education platform, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) expressing strong support for key initiatives in the updated National Strategy for financial literacy. The letter highlights the importance of addressing financial education comprehensively, including both investment and credit management aspects, to better prepare Americans for real-world financial deci more ST
Defense Credit Union Council Urges Treasury to Modernize Financial Literacy Strategy (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury in response to the agency's Request for Information on the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy. The letter addresses the Financial Literacy and Education Commission's (FLEC) statutory review of the National Strategy, emphasizing the need for improvements to federal financial education efforts to better serve military families, veterans, and the genera more ST
Defense Credit Union Council Urges Treasury to Modernize Financial Literacy Strategy and Website (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury in response to its Request for Information aimed at updating the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy. DCUC, representing over 200 credit unions serving active-duty military, veterans, and their families worldwide, emphasized the importance of prioritizing financial education across all ages and recommended enhancements to the government's approach more ST
ECHO Community Healthcare Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- ECHO Community Healthcare, Evansville, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing strong opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. ECHC detailed numerous operational and financial risks the program poses to community health centers and urged HRSA to exempt CHCs from the pilot to protect their financial stability and preserve access to affordable medications for vulnerable patients.
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El Rio Health Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- El Rio Health, Tucson, Arizona, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, urging HRSA to exempt Community Health Centers from the pilot. According to El Rio Health, the program threatens to destabilize CHC pharmacy operations nationwide and undermine the foundational purpose of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which has enabled these centers to provide affordab more ST
Fair Housing Resource Center Urges FTC to Address Unfair Rental Housing Fee Practices (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Fair Housing Resource Center, Painesville, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the agency's proposed rule on unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. FHRC highlights concerns about an increasing array of fees charged to renters that appear unjustified and potentially harmful to housing stability.
In its commentary, FHRC draws attention to the proliferation of what it terms "junk fees" imposed at multiple stag more ST
Family Health Centers Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The NYU Langone Family Health Centers, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) opposing the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The center, one of more than 80 community health centers (CHCs) across New York State, emphasized the critical role the 340B Drug Pricing Program plays in providing affordable care and medications to vulnerable populations.
In the letter, the Family Health Centers rais more ST
Family HealthCare Calls for Exemption of Community Health Centers From HRSA 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Family HealthCare, Baldwin, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization highlights critical financial, operational, and patient care concerns that the pilot program poses for community health centers nationwide.
Family HealthCare emphasizes that the 340B Drug Pricing Program is essential for CHCs to provide affordable medications more ST
Farm Credit Council Urges USDA to Enhance Agricultural Data and Reporting (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Farm Credit Council (FCC), representing Farm Credit System banks and associations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service (ERS) in response to its Request for Information on Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Areas in Statistical Data, Analysis, and Research. The FCC highlighted the critical reliance of its member institutions on USDA statistical surveys, reports, and data releases, emphasizing the impo more ST
Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Rental Assistance for Mixed-Status Families (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) expressing opposition to HUD's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status." FPWA argues that the proposed rule unfairly targets families with mixed immigration statuses in HUD-funded housing by denying rental assistance to citizens and eligible immigran more ST
Firelands Regional Health System Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Firelands Regional Health System has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration in response to the agency's Request for Information on the potential implementation of a 340B rebate model pilot program. The health system detailed numerous questions and concerns about the proposed shift from the current upfront discount pricing model to a rebate-based structure for 340B program drugs.
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First 5 Los Angeles Urges HUD to Retract Proposed Rule Restricting Housing Subsidies for Mixed-Status Families (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- First 5 Los Angeles, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the proposed regulatory amendment under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 concerning Verification of Eligible Status. The organization highlighted the critical importance of stable housing for families with young children, particularly those in the prenatal to age five developmental window.
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Florida Apartment Association Urges FTC to Consider Complexities of Rental Housing Fee Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Florida Apartment Association, Maitland, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission responding to the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. The FAA highlighted the importance of understanding the operational complexities of rental housing before implementing new fee regulations.
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Greater Memphis Housing Justice Project Calls on FTC to End Hidden Rental Housing Fees (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Greater Memphis Housing Justice Project, Tennessee, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission addressing the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. The non-profit organization, focused on combating housing issues in Memphis, voiced concerns over the widespread use of hidden, misleading, and mandatory fees that significantly increase the cost of renting and destabilize tenants' more ST
Hackensack Meridian Health Weighs In on 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration addressing the agency's Request for Information on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. HMH, New Jersey's largest integrated health care network, detailed its concerns about transitioning from the current upfront drug discounts of the 340B program to a post-dispense rebate system.
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Hackley Community Care Clinic Raises Concerns Over HRSA's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Hackley Community Care Clinic, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) based in Muskegon, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing concerns regarding the agency's Request for Information (RFI) on the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter outlines potential challenges and risks associated with shifting from upfront 340B drug discounts to a rebate-first pricing framework.
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Hannibal Regional Hospital Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Hannibal Regional Hospital, Missouri, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the agency's proposal to implement a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital argues that moving from the longstanding upfront discount mechanism to a rebate system would impose excessive administrative and financial burdens that outweigh any potential benefits.
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Health Environment Agriculture & Labor Food Alliance Opposes USDA Proposal to Increase Poultry and Swine Slaughter Line Speeds (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Health Environment Agriculture and Labor Food Alliance, Oakland, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing the agency's consideration of increasing maximum line speed rates at young chicken and turkey establishments operating under the New Poultry Inspection System. The group expressed concerns about the impact of faster processing speeds on worker safety, arguing that speeding up slaughter lines threatens the physica more ST
Healthcare Association of New York State Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Healthcare Association of New York State, Rensselaer, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed shift of the 340B Drug Pricing Program from an upfront discount model to a rebate-based model. HANYS represents nonprofit and public hospitals in New York participating in the 340B program and cautions that the rebate approach would cause serious harm to participating hospitals and undermine the program's more ST
HealthNet Urges HRSA Not to Implement Mandatory 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- HealthNet Inc., a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center serving approximately 55,000 patients annually in Indianapolis, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the agency's proposed mandatory 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. HealthNet warns that the pilot program would cause severe financial strain on Community Health Centers (CHCs) like itself, resulting in reductions to essential services provide more ST
HealthPoint Urges HRSA to Exempt Federally Qualified Health Centers from 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- HealthPoint, Renton, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing implementation of the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter outlines concerns that the pilot would impose disproportionate financial, operational, and legal risks on FQHCs, particularly entities like HealthPoint that have elected Medicaid carve-out at the entity level.
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HealthSource of Ohio Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- HealthSource of Ohio, a Federally Qualified Health Center based in Cincinnati, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization warns that the proposed shift from upfront manufacturer discounts to a rebate-based system would impose severe financial and operational challenges on Community Health Centers nationwide, threatening their ability to pr more ST
Home Forward Opposes HUD Proposed Rule Restricting Mixed Status Families' Housing Eligibility (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Home Forward, the Housing Authority of Portland, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing a proposed rule that would alter eligibility requirements under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. Home Forward's Resident Advisory Council, representing residents of both public housing and housing voucher holders, strongly objects to the rule changes and urges HUD to withdraw the proposal.
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Horizon Health Care Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Horizon Health Care Inc., Howard, South Dakota, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Horizon cautions that shifting rebate responsibilities from drug manufacturers to community health centers (CHCs) threatens financial stability and patient access to affordable medications across the nation.
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Housing Authority of Los Angeles Warns HUD Proposed Rule Would Harm U.S. Citizens and Exacerbate Housing Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) expressing strong opposition to HUD's proposed rule changes concerning the verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. HACLA, the largest low-income housing provider in Los Angeles with over 67,000 households, outlined comprehensive concerns about the rule's impact on the more ST
Housing Authority of Santa Ana Opposes HUD Proposal on Verification of Eligible Status (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), strongly opposing the proposed rule titled Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status. The rule, published on February 20, 2026, aims to change how eligibility is verified for mixed-status households receiving federal housing assistance.
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Housing Development Corp. Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Verification Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Housing Development Corp. (HDC), a non-profit housing developer serving Santa Clara County, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status." HDC's letter criticizes the rule for imposing unfunded administrative burdens and undermining the current statutory compliance system, which they a more ST
Hudson Cook Attorney Goodman Urges FTC to Narrow Scope of Negative Option Rule Amendments (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Michael Goodman, an attorney with Hudson Cook LLP, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission addressing the agency's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on amendments to the Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans. The law firm, represented by a former FTC attorney, supported the commission's consumer protection goals but advocated for a more targeted approach to rulemaking that balances consumer safeguards with business more ST
Illinois Farm Bureau Urges USDA to Enhance Data Transparency and Accessibility (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB), representing over 70,000 voting farmer members in Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Economic Research Service (ERS), and Office of the Chief Economist (OCE). The letter addresses opportunities, challenges, and emerging areas in USDA's statistical data, analysis, and research efforts. IFB emphasized the importance of accurate, timely, and more ST
Immigration Law Firm Urges DHS to Rescind Proposed Rule Limiting Work Permits for Asylum Seekers (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- New World Immigration Law PLLC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing strong opposition to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants. The comment letter urges DHS to rescind the NPRM, arguing that the proposed changes would drastically restrict access to Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for asylum seekers, undermining their ability to sustain t more ST
Indiana Apartment Association Urges FTC to Consider Unique Aspects of Rental Housing Fee Practices (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Indiana Apartment Association, Indianapolis, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission addressing the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. The IAA emphasized the nature of rental housing transactions and highlighted existing protections and regulatory frameworks governing rental fees and deposits.
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Indiana Justice Project Urges USDA to Reinstate Food Security Supplement and Reports (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Indiana Justice Project (IJP), a non-partisan legal advocacy organization focused on housing, health, and food security, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service (ERS). In the letter, IJP strongly urged the department to reinstate the Food Security Supplement (FSS) to the Current Population Survey (CPS) and the annual Household Food Security (HFS) reports, including their associated public-facing data visualiz more ST
Indiana University Health Submits Concerns on HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Indiana University Health has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the agency's proposed 340B Drug Pricing Program rebate model pilot. IU Health, which operates seven covered entities and 60 contract pharmacy arrangements in Indiana, highlights the role the 340B Program plays in delivering discounted outpatient drugs that support care for underserved and low-income patients.
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International Dairy Foods Association Highlights Role of USDA Data in Dairy Market Stability (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The International Dairy Foods Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service emphasizing the foundational importance of timely, trusted, and granular USDA data for the U.S. dairy sector. IDFA represents a broad range of dairy manufacturers and marketers supporting over three million jobs and generating significant economic impact through products such as milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt, and cultured dairy ingr more ST
International Foundation for Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Arthritis Urges Transparency and Patient Access in 340B Rebate Model Proposal (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The International Foundation for Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Arthritis, St. Louis, Missouri, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing support for reforms to the 340B Drug Pricing Program, including consideration of a rebate-based model. AiArthritis emphasizes the importance of patient-focused outcomes and increased transparency to ensure that the program meets its intended goal of expanding affordab more ST
International Vessel Operators Raise Concerns Over PHMSA Hazardous Materials Rulemaking (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The International Vessel Operators Dangerous Goods Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking aimed at harmonizing Hazardous Materials Regulations with international standards. IVODGA, representing ocean common carriers responsible for transporting over 75% of global ocean container traffic, highlighted areas where the agency's pr more ST
Iowa Corn Growers Association Calls for USDA to Improve Accuracy and Transparency of Crop Reports (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Iowa Corn Growers Association, Johnston, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture addressing concerns about the accuracy and transparency of statistical data, analysis, and research related to crop acreage and yield reports. Representing nearly 7,000 members, ICGA highlighted financial hardships facing Iowa corn farmers due to input costs exceeding market prices, a situation exacerbated by volatile USDA report releases that have led more ST
Iowa Hospital Association Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Iowa Hospital Association, Des Moines, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The IHA advises HRSA to maintain the current upfront discount model and not shift to a rebate-based system.
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Iowa Primary Care Association Urges HRSA to Reconsider 340B Rebate Model Pilot Impacting Community Health Centers (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Iowa Primary Care Association 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 Iowa PCA, which supports Iowa's fourteen Community Health Centers serving over 253,000 patients annually, provided detailed recommendations and concerns highlighting the potential adverse effects on CHCs and the populations they serve.
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Jackson Hospital & Clinic Warns Against Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Jackson Hospital and Clinic, Montgomery, Alabama, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the agency's consideration of implementing a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The hospital highlighted significant administrative, financial, and operational burdens that would arise from replacing the longstanding upfront discount system approved for de more ST
Just Harvest Urges USDA to Sustain Food Security Data Collection Amid Risk of Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Just Harvest, an advocacy organization serving low-income families in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter today to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service (ERS) emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining the Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey (CPS-FSS). The letter responds to the USDA's request for information on statistical data opportunities and challenges and highlights the CPS-FSS as one of more ST
Keck Medicine of University of Southern California Urges HRSA to Retain Upfront Discount Model for 340B Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The letter responds to HRSA's Request for Information regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, cautioning against replacing the longstanding upfront discount mechanism.
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Kent County Memorial Hospital Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Citing Excessive Costs and Burdens (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Kent County Memorial Hospital, Warwick, Rhode Island, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed implementation of a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The hospital cautions that transitioning from the current upfront discount structure to a rebate system would impose substantial administrative and financial burdens that overshadow any potential benefits.
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Kootenai Health Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model in Comments to HRSA (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Kootenai Health, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the agency's proposed shift from upfront discounts to a rebate-based pricing model for certain 340B drugs. The letter addresses concerns with HRSA's Request for Information on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, which contemplates replacing the long-established upfront 340B ceiling price discounts with backend rebates on 25 drugs start more ST
Legal Aid Society Opposes HUD's Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee & the Cumberlands, Nashville, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule on verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The proposed rule would change long-standing regulations governing mixed-status families and impose new requirements for verifying citizenship eligibility for HUD-assisted housing.
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Louisiana Maritime Association Urges Flexibility in CBP Electronic Export Manifest Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Louisiana Maritime Association submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding the proposed rule on Electronic Export Manifest for Vessel Cargo. LAMA's members include vessel agents, ports, and waterfront maritime facilities along the Lower Mississippi River, a key corridor that supports more than 5,000 ship movements annually and handles a substantial volume of bulk commodity exports such as corn, soybeans, coal, and petroleum produc more ST
Louisville Metro Housing Authority Opposes HUD Proposal on Verification of Eligible Status (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Louisville Metro Housing Authority (LMHA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), expressing strong opposition to the proposed rule regarding verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. LMHA outlined three main concerns about the proposal, which they argue would harm families, strain public housing authority budgets, and improperly extend HUD's authority.
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MCT Dairies Opposes Proposed USDA Changes to Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- MCT Dairies Inc., Chatham, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service regarding the agency's proposed rule that would modify the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Program. The company, which imports and distributes specialty and commodity dairy products and operates a dairy processing facility in Wisconsin, expressed strong opposition to several key aspects of the proposal.
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Meals on Wheels America Urges USDA to Maintain Food Security Supplement Data (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Meals on Wheels America has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) concerning the agency's Request for Information on statistical data, analysis, and research. The organization, which represents a network of nearly 5,000 community-based programs addressing senior hunger and isolation, stressed the critical role of the Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement (CPS-FSS) in understanding and co more ST
Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty Urges USDA to Reinstate Food Security Supplement to Current Population Survey (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service (ERS), calling for the reinstatement of the Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey (CPS-FSS). The organization emphasized the supplement's critical role in measuring food insecurity across the United States and condemned its recent suspension without public notice or stakeholder consultation as more ST
Michigan Health & Hospital Association Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Michigan Health and Hospital Association, Okemos, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the agency's Request for Information on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Representing over 80 hospital covered entities in Michigan, the MHA strongly opposes transitioning the 340B program from its current upfront discount structure to a rebate-based model.
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Michigan Medicine Urges HRSA to Preserve 340B Upfront Discount Model Amid Rebate Pilot Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter outlines Michigan Medicine's concerns regarding the financial, operational, and administrative burdens the shift from the current upfront discount model to a rebate-based system would impose on their institution and the broade more ST
Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers Opposes Mandatory 340B Rebate Model (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing concerns about HRSA's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. MACHC urged HRSA not to implement a mandatory rebate model for any 340B covered entities and proposed alternative approaches to protect CHCs and their patients.
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Milken Institute Urges Treasury to Enhance Financial Literacy Strategy With Focus on Interactive Education, Trump Accounts, and Fraud Prevention (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Milken Institute, Santa Monica, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Literacy and Education Commission supporting updates to the National Strategy for Financial Literacy. The think tank emphasized the need for interactive education models, broader financial education topics including debt management and lifetime income, and comprehensive approaches to implementing Trump Accounts-a federal early wealth-buildin more ST
Minnesota Corn Growers Association Urges USDA to Enhance Agricultural Data Collection and Analysis (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Minnesota Corn Growers Association, Burnsville, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture addressing the Request for Information on opportunities, challenges, and emerging areas in statistical data, analysis, and research issued by USDA's Economic Research Service, National Agricultural Statistical Service, and the Office of the Chief Economist. Representing nearly 6,500 family farmer members, MCGA emphasized the importance of USDA data f more ST
Missouri State University Center Urges USDA to Maintain CPS Food Security Supplement (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Missouri State University Center for Ozarks Poverty Research, Springfield, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in response to an information request on opportunities and challenges in statistical data and research. The letter emphasizes the critical importance of the Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey, managed by the USDA's Economic Research Service, as an essential dataset for monitoring food insecurity acros more ST
Monticello Drugs Opposes Proposed 340B Rebate Model Citing Community Health Risks (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Monticello Drugs Inc., Georgia, has expressed opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program in a public comment letter submitted to the Health Resources and Services Administration. The letter outlined ethical, legal, regulatory, and practical-economic concerns regarding the impact of shifting from the current 340B program structure to a rebate-based system (Docket No.: HRSA-2026-03042).
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Multnomah County Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Multnomah County Community Health Center, Portland, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. MCCHC highlighted the program's potential to destabilize pharmacy operations at community health centers nationwide and urged HRSA to exempt CHCs from the pilot.
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Musco Food Corp. Raises Concerns Over USDA Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Proposal (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Musco Food Corp., Maspeth, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), expressing strong opposition to proposed changes to the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing program. The Queens-based importer, known for its century-long involvement in the U.S. specialty cheese market, highlighted several key areas where the proposed regulations could negatively affect its operations and the broader dair more ST
MyAgData Urges USDA to Integrate Electronic Reporting and Modernize Data Collection for Agricultural Accuracy (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- MyAgData, a USDA-approved third-party provider specializing in electronic acreage reporting through the Acreage Crop Reporting Streamlining Initiative (ACRSI), submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service (ERS). Drawing on over a decade of experience working with producers and USDA agencies, MyAgData outlined challenges and opportunities in agricultural data collection and proposed recommendations to enhance reporting more ST
National Association of Community Health Centers Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The National Association of Community Health Centers, Bethesda, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Representing the largest primary care system in the United States, Community Health Centers serve 34 million patients and operate over 17,000 sites nationwide including many in rural and impoverished areas.
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National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors Calls on NCUA to Reduce Burdens on State-Chartered Credit Union Conversions (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration addressing proposed amendments to Part 708a, which governs conversions of insured credit unions to mutual savings banks. NASCUS expressed general support for the NCUA's efforts to remove what it views as overly prescriptive and burdensome provisions impacting federally insured state credit unions.
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National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Highlights USDA Data Needs and Offers Partnership Insights (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service addressing opportunities and challenges in statistical data, analysis, and research. Representing state agriculture officials in all fifty states and four territories, NASDA emphasized the essential role USDA's statistical programs play in supporting sound policy, regulation, and agricultural s more ST
National Barley Growers Association Addresses Barley Price Reporting Issues in USDA Data (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The National Barley Growers Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture addressing concerns over the accuracy of barley price reporting used in federal assistance programs. The NBGA raised issues related to data gathered by the USDA's National Agriculture Statistics Service and its reflection in the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, which influences commodity price references for federal farm aid.
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National Immigration Project Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Housing Eligibility Verification (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The National Immigration Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the rights of noncitizens, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing the agency's proposed rule affecting verification of eligible status for housing assistance under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The letter criticizes the rule for punishing low-income families, demonizing noncitizens, and potentially inc more ST
National Rural Health Association Opposes HRSA's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Proposal (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The National Rural Health Association, Leawood, Kansas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing reservations about HRSA's consideration of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The NRHA emphasized the importance of preserving upfront discounts under the 340B program as a critical resource for rural healthcare providers serving nearly 60 million Americans in rural areas.
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Nebraska Appleseed Opposes USDA Proposal to Increase Poultry Processing Line Speeds (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Nebraska Appleseed, Lincoln, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service opposing the agency's proposal to increase processing line speeds and change the food safety inspection system in poultry establishments. The nonprofit organization, which represents workers in Nebraska's meat and poultry facilities, expressed serious concerns about worsening worker safety and food safety due to faster line speeds.
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NeighborHealth Opposes Rebate Model Pilot for 340B Program Affecting FQHCs (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- NeighborHealth, East Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) regarding the agency's Request for Information on the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. NeighborHealth expressed strong opposition to applying a rebate model to FQHC covered entities, arguing that it would impose substantial financial, administrative, and operational burdens on safety-net providers.
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NeighborWorks America Advocates for Financial Capability and Housing Counseling in Treasury Financial Literacy Strategy Update (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- NeighborWorks America, a Congressionally chartered nonprofit supporting community development and housing organizations nationwide, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury in response to the Financial Literacy and Education Commission's request for information on updating the National Strategy for Financial Literacy. The organization emphasized the vital role of financial capability and housing counseling as part of a comprehensive nationa more ST
Network Firm LLP Urges Balanced Stablecoin Regulation in OCC Comment Letter (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Network Firm LLP, Miami, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding the OCC's proposed rulemaking under the GENIUS Act for regulating permitted payment stablecoin issuers. TNF provided detailed responses based on its extensive experience auditing and attesting to stablecoin reserves since 2020 and highlighted critical considerations for the final framework.
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Nevada Conservation League Supports Zoox Petition for Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Exemption (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Nevada Conservation League has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) expressing strong support for Zoox's petition requesting a federal exemption. This exemption would permit Zoox to advance the commercial deployment of its purpose-built autonomous vehicles under federal safety oversight.
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New Jersey Apartment Association Urges Caution in FTC's Rental Housing Fee Rulemaking (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The New Jersey Apartment Association, Trenton, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on "Unfair or Deceptive Rental Housing Fee Practices." Representing a diverse range of rental housing providers across New Jersey, the NJAA emphasized the complexity of rental transactions and cautioned the FTC about adopting regulations modeled on typical consumer retail purchases.
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New Jersey Primary Care Association Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers from 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The New Jersey Primary Care Association, Trenton, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Representing 23 Community Health Centers and one Look-Alike center with 130 sites serving over 620,000 patients, NJPCA opposes the mandatory rebate model and calls for an exemption for CHCs because of their financial vulnerabi more ST
New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Opposes HUD's Proposed Immigration Verification Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NYSCADV) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status." NYSCADV articulated concerns that the proposal will have harmful effects on domestic violence survivors and their families, particularly in relation to housing stability.
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New York University Institute for Policy Integrity Urges FSIS to Consider Worker Safety and AI Transparency in Proposed Line-Speed Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The New York University School of Law Institute for Policy Integrity submitted a public comment letter today to the Food Safety and Inspection Services regarding FSIS's proposals to raise maximum line speeds for swine slaughter and young poultry establishments. The letter criticizes FSIS's stance that worker safety is not a required consideration in setting line-speed regulations and calls on the agency to disclose any use of artificial intelligence tools in developing th more ST
New York University Policy Integrity Institute Urges Labor Department To Refine Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The New York University School of Law Institute for Policy Integrity has submitted a public comment letter to the Employee Benefits Security Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor regarding its proposed disclosures for pharmacy benefit managers. The organization, a non-partisan think tank focused on improving government decision-making through administrative law and public policy, supports the Department's conclusion that the benefits of increased transparency in more ST
Next Gen Personal Finance Urges Treasury to Prioritize K-12 Financial Education in National Strategy Update (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Next Gen Personal Finance, Burlingame, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the Financial Literacy and Education Commission's update to the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy. NGPF, which serves over 140,000 teachers and 5 million students annually with free, standards-aligned curriculum and professional development, emphasized the need to establish K-12 personal finance education as a standalone priorit more ST
North American Vehicle Trade Association Urges CBP to Standardize VIN Placement in Electronic Export Manifests for Vessel Cargo (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The North American Vehicle Trade Association, Tysons Corner, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection addressing the agency's proposed rule on the Electronic Export Manifest for Vessel Cargo. NAVTA, representing businesses involved in importing and exporting used motor vehicles internationally, raised concerns about the inconsistent placement of Vehicle Identification Numbers within export manifest data fields.
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North Carolina Community Health Centers Urge Caution on 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The North Carolina Community Health Center Association, Raleigh, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Representing 42 community health center organizations serving nearly 800,000 underserved patients annually, NCCHCA warns that the pilot could impose unsustainable financial and administrative burdens on CHCs, threatening their ability to provide cri more ST
North Olympic Healthcare Network Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- North Olympic Healthcare Network, Port Angeles, Washington state, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. NOHN cautions that the pilot would impose severe financial and operational challenges on Community Health Centers nationwide, threaten patient access to affordable medications, and fundamentally disrupt the core mission of safety-net providers serv more ST
Ohio Hills Health Services Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Ohio Hills Health Services has expressed opposition to the proposed Health Resources and Services Administration 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. OHHS warns that the shift of rebate responsibilities from manufacturers to community health centers (CHCs) threatens the financial and operational viability of CHC pharmacy operations nationwide, potentially destabilizing care for vulnerable populations. The organization urges to exempt CHCs from the pilot program due to the sev more ST
Opportunity Finance Network Urges Treasury to Incorporate CDFIs in Financial Literacy Strategy (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Opportunity Finance Network (OFN), a leading national network of nearly 490 community development financial institutions (CDFIs), submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the Financial Literacy and Education Commission's update to the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy. OFN strongly recommends that CDFIs be explicitly incorporated as core partners within the National Strategy due to their unique role in combining financ more ST
Oregon Primary Care Association Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Oregon Primary Care Association submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the implementation of a mandatory 340B rebate model for Community Health Centers in Oregon. Representing 33 CHCs serving over 503,000 low-income and uninsured patients, OPCA outlined the severe financial and operational challenges the proposed rebate pilot would impose on safety net providers.
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Organic Trade Association Urges USDA to Enhance Integration and Transparency of Organic Agricultural Data (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Organic Trade Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in response to its Request for Information on opportunities, challenges, and emerging areas in statistical data, analysis, and research. The letter addresses the work of USDA's Economic Research Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service, and the Office of the Chief Economist's World Agricultural Outlook Board, emphasizing the need for improved data coverage an more ST
Pacific Islands Primary Care Association Urges HRSA to Avoid Mandatory 340B Rebate Model for Community Health Centers (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Pacific Islands Primary Care Association, Honolulu, Hawaii, submitted 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. Representing three eligible Community Health Centers serving over 38,000 patients in the Pacific Islands, PIPCA expressed concerns about the negative financial and operational impacts the pilot would have on CHCs and their a more ST
Pendleton Community Care Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers from Proposed 340B Rebate Model (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Pendleton Community Care Inc., Franklin, West Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Pendleton Community Care, representing Community Health Centers, highlighted the potential financial and operational risks that the shift from manufacturer discounts to a rebate system would impose on safety-net providers.
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Pharmaceutical Industry Labor-Management Association Supports HRSA's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Pharmaceutical Industry Labor-Management Association, Columbus, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration expressing support for HRSA's proposed 340B rebate model pilot program. PILMA, a coalition of labor unions and biopharmaceutical employers, advocates for economic growth, quality union jobs, medical innovation, and affordable healthcare access for working families.
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Population Associations Urge USDA to Reinstate Food Security Supplement to Preserve Vital Data (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Population Association of America (PAA) and the Association of Population Centers (APC) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) emphasizing the critical importance of restoring the Food Security Supplement (FSS) to the Current Population Survey (CPS). Representing over 3,000 population scientists and more than 40 federally funded population research centers, the organizations highlighted the indispensable role of the FSS in produ more ST
Primary Health Network Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Primary Health Network, Sharon, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. PHN warns that the program's shift of financial responsibility from manufacturers to safety-net providers poses a threat to Community Health Centers' ability to serve vulnerable populations.
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Project Health Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Project Health Inc., Sumterville, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the 340B Drug Pricing Program's proposed Rebate Model Pilot Program. PHI warns the shift from manufacturer discounts to a rebate system will destabilize CHC pharmacy operations and threaten patient access to critical medications.
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Provecho Collective Urges USDA to Address Key Data Gaps and Reinstate Vital Surveys (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Provecho Collective, Denver, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture highlighting challenges and opportunities in USDA's statistical data, analysis, and research programs. The Colorado-based network of 40 practitioners, analysts, and community organizations, working across food access, agriculture, and public health sectors, addressed their concerns in response to USDA's Request for Information on emerging areas at the Economic Re more ST
Providence Urges HRSA to Reconsider 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Providence, a non-profit health system operating across seven states including Washington, Oregon, and Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services concerning the agency's Request for Information on a proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Providence represents 42 340B covered entities and emphasizes its commitment to serving vulnerable populations through its more ST
Providence Valdez Medical Center Cautions HRSA on 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Impact (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Providence Valdez Medical Center, Valdez, Alaska, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding its Request for Information on the potential implementation of a 340B rebate model pilot program. The hospital emphasized concerns about how altering the current upfront discount structure of the 340B Drug Pricing Program could affect rural safety-net providers that operate with limited financial margins and staffing.
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Rhode Island Health Center Association Opposes Mandatory 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Rhode Island Health Center Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns over the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Representing eight Community Health Centers serving over 220,000 patients, RIHCA strongly urged HRSA not to implement a mandatory rebate model for any 340B covered entities.
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Self Regional Healthcare Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Proposed by HHS (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Self Regional Healthcare, Greenwood, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the agency's proposal to implement a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization strongly urged HRSA to maintain the current upfront discount model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program, citing anticipated administrative burdens, increased costs, and adverse impacts o more ST
Sentient Futures Urges NHTSA to Explicitly Include Animals in Automated Driving Systems Regulation (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sentient Futures Inc., San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the proposed United Nations Global Technical Regulation on Automated Driving Systems. The letter emphasizes a gap in the current GTR draft which fails to explicitly recognize animals as "other road users," a designation critical for ensuring their protection under ADS safety obligations.
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Somos Inc. Highlights Security Challenges in AI Agent Systems in Comment to NIST (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Somos Inc., East Brunswick, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in response to the agency's Request for Information regarding security considerations for artificial intelligence (AI) agent systems. The letter addresses distinct security risks posed by AI agents and provides recommendations for evolving security standards and practices.
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South Coastal Counties Legal Services Supports FTC Proposal to Ban Junk Fees in Rental Housing (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- South Coastal Counties Legal Services Inc., Fall River, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission addressing the commission's proposed rule on unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. SCCLS expressed support for the FTC's efforts to prohibit junk fees imposed on tenants by landlords.
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Southcentral Alaska Subsistence Council Requests Extension on National Park Service Proposed Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Southcentral Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. National Park Service. The council raised concerns about the timing and accessibility of the proposal, which was published shortly before their March meeting, limiting their ability to review and provide input effectively.
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Southern Nevada Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Southern Nevada Community Health Center, Las Vegas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. SNCHC warns that the pilot threatens community health centers financial stability and operational capacity, jeopardizing access to affordable medications for millions of vulnerable patients nationwide.
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Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation Supports National Park Service Proposal to Restore Alaska Hunting and Trapping Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation, Columbus, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. National Park Service supporting its proposed rule to amend hunting and trapping regulations in Alaskan national preserves. The proposed rule seeks to restore federal regulations in alignment with the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) as originally implemented, reversing regulatory changes introduced in rules from 2015, 2017, and 2024.
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St. Anthony North Hospital Opposes HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- St. Anthony North Hospital has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital emphasized that the current upfront discount mechanism under the 340B drug discount program, which has operated effectively for decades, should be preserved.
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Summit Healthcare Association Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Summit Healthcare Association, Show Low, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The association cautions that replacing the longstanding upfront discount mechanism with a rebate model would undermine rural healthcare providers' ability to serve vulnerable populations effectively.
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Tacoma Housing Authority Urges HUD to Maintain Current Housing Eligibility Verification Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing proposed changes to the verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. THA emphasized that the existing system, which has been in place for over twenty years, functions effectively and complies with federal law, urging HUD to preserve current regulations that accommodate mixed-status families. more ST
Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association Urges Treasury to Strengthen National Financial Literacy Strategy (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury proposing comprehensive enhancements to the Financial Literacy and Education Commission's ongoing review of the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy. TIAA highlighted critical gaps in financial education and offered targeted recommendations to modernize the strategy, emphasizing retirement income education, access to professional fina more ST
TechNet Urges FTC to Limit Scope of Negative Option Rule Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- TechNet submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Negative Option Rule. Representing companies that operate subscription-based services, TechNet emphasized the importance of balancing consumer protection with the ability of businesses to offer subscription models that benefit both consumers and the economy.
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Temple University Hope Center Urges Education Department to Improve 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid User Experience, Accessibility (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Temple University Hope Center for Student Basic Needs, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing the 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The organization lauded recent improvements but emphasized the need for further enhancements to support students, families, and colleges while fulfilling congressional intent under the FAFSA Simplification Act and FUTURE Act.
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Temple University Hospital System Opposes HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Temple University Hospital System has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital, a safety-net provider serving vulnerable populations in Philadelphia, outlined concerns that the shift from the current upfront discount approach to a retrospective rebate model would impose significant financial and administrative burdens without clear bene more ST
Thrive Alabama Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Thrive Alabama, operating as AIDS Action Coalition of Huntsville, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) addressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization warned that the pilot threatens the financial stability and operational capacity of Community Health Centers (CHCs) nationwide, which rely on the 340B program to provide affordable medications to vulnerable populations.
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TidalHealth Warns Against Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Inc., Salisbury, Maryland and TidalHealth Nanticoke, Seaford, Delaware, have submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Their comments emphasize the substantial operational and financial burdens that would arise if HRSA replaces the longstanding upfront discount model with a post-sal more ST
Truck & Engine Manufacturers Association Seeks Extended Compliance Time for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Updates (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration addressing proposed changes to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Nos. 103 and 104. These standards regulate windshield defrosting, defogging, wiping, and washing systems for heavy-duty vehicles, which EMA member companies manufacture.
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Tucson Medical Center Raises Concerns Over HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Tucson Medical Center, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns regarding the agency's proposed rebate model for the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The hospital cautions that the shift to a rebate-based system would place considerable operational and financial strains on covered entities, potentially undermining the program's core purpose of supporting safety-net providers.
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Tuscaloosa Mayor Maddox Urges Preservation of Key HUD Funding Programs Amid Proposed Budget Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Tuscaloosa (Alabama) Mayor Walt Maddox submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), expressing strong concerns regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal that includes substantial cuts to pivotal housing and community development programs. The city's letter highlighted the importance of programs such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and federal homelessness initia more ST
Tuscaloosa Urges HUD to Preserve Funding for Essential Housing and Community Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The City of Tuscaloosa submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) expressing concern over proposed budget cuts for fiscal year 2027 that would eliminate funding for critical programs including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and federal homelessness initiatives. These programs have long provided foundational support to American cities, the city emphasized.
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University Health Urges HRSA to Adopt Manufacturer-to-Pay Rebate Model for 340B Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- University Health, San Antonio, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. UH emphasized the importance of preserving the program's integrity to continue providing vital healthcare services to vulnerable populations, particularly Medicaid enrollees and uninsured patients who represent over half of UH's 110,000 annual patients.
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University of Alabama Hospital Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model in Letter to HRSA (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The University of Alabama Hospital has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the agency's proposed shift from the longstanding upfront discount model of the 340B Drug Pricing Program to a rebate model pilot program. UAB, a major safety net and academic medical center in Alabama with over 1,400 beds, stresses that the proposed rebate system would impose overwhelming administrative and financial burdens that threaten more ST
University of Chicago Medical Center Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The University of Chicago Medical Center has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed implementation of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. UCMC emphasized that transitioning from the longstanding upfront discount model to a post-sale rebate mechanism would impose substantial costs and burdens that outweigh any potential benefits.
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University of Michigan Health-West Opposes HRSA's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Proposal (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- University of Michigan Health-West, Wyoming, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The nonprofit multispecialty medical provider, which serves over 250,000 patients annually in West Michigan, stressed the importance of the current 340B upfront discount model to its safety-net mission as a disproportionate share hospital and covered entity.
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University of Texas Medical Branch Urges HRSA to Preserve Upfront Discount Model for 340B Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the agency's consideration of implementing a rebate-based model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. UTMB expressed concerns about shifting from the existing upfront discount system that has been in place for over three decades, citing increased costs and administrative burdens tha more ST
University of Washington Medicine Urges HRSA to Maintain Upfront Discounts in 340B Program and Reject Rebate Model Proposal (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The University of Washington's School of Medicine, Seattle, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's consideration of a backend rebate-based model for implementing 340B ceiling prices. The letter addresses HRSA's Request for Information regarding a pilot program that would replace upfront discounts with rebates for 25 selected drugs under Medicare Part D beginning in 2026.
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Valley Family Health Care Urges HRSA To Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Valley Family Health Care, Payette, Idaho, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing strong concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. VFHC detailed the operational and financial risks it and other community health centers (CHCs) face under the new rebate model, emphasizing that the change threatens the sustainability of pharmacy operations and patient access to affordable medications.
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Vanderbilt Health Urges HRSA to Withdraw 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Vanderbilt Health, Nashville, Tennessee, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter highlights the substantial administrative and financial burdens the program would impose on Covered Entities, such as Vanderbilt Health, and criticizes the involvement of manufacturer-controlled third-party administrators in managing rebate systems.
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Venice Family Clinic Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Venice Family Clinic, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing strong opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, urging the agency to exempt Community Health Centers (CHCs) from its implementation. The clinic highlights the financial and operational risks the rebate model poses to CHCs, which serve millions of vulnerable patients nationwide.
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Ventura County Group Urges HUD to Retain Existing Housing Eligibility Verification Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Ventura County Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE-VC) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing proposed changes to the verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. CLUE-VC, which advocates for families relying on affordable housing in Ventura County, emphasized the importance of maintaining current regulations that ensure federal housing subsidies ar more ST
Veterinary Association for Farm Animal Welfare Opposes Increased Swine Slaughter Line Speeds (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Veterinary Association for Farm Animal Welfare, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule to remove maximum line speeds under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. VAFAW, a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for the welfare of farm animals, raised concerns about animal welfare implications related to increased line speeds durin more ST
Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association Warns Against Rebate Model Shift in 340B Drug Pricing Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about proposed changes to the manufacturer rebate models under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. VHHA cautions that moving away from the current point-of-sale discount system to a rebate-based approach could destabilize rural hospitals and disrupt patient care in Virginia.
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Walgreens Urges HRSA to Reject Blanket 340B Rebate Model in Favor of Federal Clearinghouse Approach (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Walgreens, Deerfield, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging the agency not to proceed with implementing a broad 340B rebate model for contract pharmacy claims. The pharmacy and retail giant emphasized that such a rebate framework would fundamentally disrupt current 340B contract pharmacy operations and negatively impact patient access and program integrity.
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Wheeler Health Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Wheeler Health, Plainville, Connecticut, issued a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter highlights the financial risks, administrative burdens, and threats to patient access posed by the shift from upfront discounts to a rebate-based pricing structure in the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
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Wisconsin Hospital Association Urges HRSA to Abandon 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Wisconsin Hospital Association, Madison, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. WHA outlined extensive concerns regarding the potential negative impacts of shifting the 340B Prescription Drug Pricing Program from an upfront discount system to a rebate-based model.
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Yale New Haven Health Raises Concerns Over Potential 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Yale New Haven Health, Connecticut, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The health system outlined the challenges and risks it foresees if HRSA shifts from the current upfront discount model to a rebate-based framework for 340B drug pricing.
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