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2026-04-22

Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules Newsletter for 2026-04-23 ( 283 items )

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9 Hospitals, Health Systems Groups Urge HRSA To Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- A group of nine hospitals and health systems submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing a proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, arguing that the approach would undermine the intent of the long-standing drug pricing program and strain providers serving vulnerable populations. The hospitals underscore that the original 340B Drug Pricing Program was designed to pr more ST

AbbVie Urges HRSA to Approve 340B Rebate Model to Strengthen Program Integrity (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- AbbVie Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration requesting approval and implementation of a 340B Rebate Model to address ongoing issues within the 340B Drug Pricing Program. AbbVie, a biopharmaceutical company focused on key therapeutic areas, highlighted serious challenges in preventing duplicate discounts and diversion of drugs in the current replenishment model and underscored the need for HRSA to act expeditiously. more ST

ACLU Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status in Housing Programs (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Civil Liberties Union has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule regarding verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The letter expresses opposition to changes that would affect eligibility and verification requirements for federal public and assisted housing programs, urging HUD to preserve its existing regulations. The ACLU more ST

AdventHealth Raises Concerns Over HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- AdventHealth, Altamonte Springs, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization expressed serious reservations about shifting from the current upfront discount model of the 340B drug-pricing program to a retrospective rebate framework, emphasizing potential adverse impacts on hospital finances and patient care. In the letter, AdventHealth argu more ST

Adventist Health Tillamook Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Adventist Health Tillamook has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed transition from the current upfront discount structure of the 340B program to a rebate-based model. The hospital cautions that this shift could disrupt established workflows, increase administrative costs, and impede its ability to provide essential healthcare services to its community in Tillamook County, Oregon. The more ST

Advocate Health Raises Concerns Over Proposed CMS Organ Procurement Organization Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Advocate Health, Charlotte, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed revisions to conditions for coverage for organ procurement organizations. The letter highlights apprehensions about potential negative effects of CMS's market-based approach to OPO oversight on hospitals, healthcare staff, and patients involved in organ donation and transplantation. Advocate Health serves around s more ST

Advocates for Community Health Urges Alternative Approach to HRSA 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Advocates for Community Health, representing 51 member community health centers serving over 4 million patients across 22 states, Puerto Rico, and D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. ACH highlighted concerns about the proposed rebate model's fiscal and administrative burdens on CHCs, urging HRSA to explore an alternative approach involving a neutral claims clearinghouse more ST

AFGE Opposes Food Safety & Inspection Service Proposed Increase in Poultry Processing Line Speeds (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO (AFGE) 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 increase maximum line speed rates for young chicken and turkey establishments operating under the New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS). The letter challenges the agency's assertion that FSIS inspectors could effectively conduct carcass-by-carcass ins more ST

AID Upstate Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing Financial and Operational Risks (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- AID Upstate, Greenville, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization highlighted the financial and administrative challenges the rebate model could impose on covered entities like itself, threatening their ability to deliver critical patient services. AID Upstate expressed deep concern that the shift from upfront drug discounts to a rebate-bas more ST

Alaska Pharmacy Association Raises Concerns Over HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Alaska Pharmacy Association - Health-System Academy submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns regarding the agency's proposal to pilot a rebate-based model for the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The association, representing pharmacists and pharmacy leaders in Alaska's hospitals, health systems, and clinics, particularly those serving remote and medically underserved areas, cautioned that this fundamental shi more ST

Albany Area Primary Health Care Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers from 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Albany Area Primary Health Care Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging the agency to exempt community health centers from the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. AAPHC warns that the shift from up-front manufacturer discounts to retrospective rebates threatens the financial stability and operational viability of CHCs, which serve vulnerable populations relying on affordable medications. AAPHC, a CHC bas more ST

AltaPointe Health Systems Urges HRSA to Exempt Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- AltaPointe Health Systems Inc., Mobile, Alabama, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The health center detailed financial, administrative, and patient care risks posed by shifting to a rebate-based pricing model requiring upfront drug purchases at full wholesale acquisition cost before receiving manufacturer rebates. AltaPointe Health emphasized that t more ST

American Healthcare Conundrum Addresses 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program to HRSA (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Healthcare Conundrum, an independent investigative data journalism project focused on quantifying waste in the U.S. healthcare system, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration concerning the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter emphasizes the value of retaining the rebate concept within the 340B program and outlines detailed recommendations to improve transparency, auditability, and program integrity. The l more ST

American Public Health Association Urges USDA to Maintain Swine Slaughter Line Speed Limits for Worker Safety (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Public Health Association Occupational Health and Safety Section has 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 the maximum evisceration line speed limit of 1,106 head per hour under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. APHA emphasized that eliminating this cap and allowing unlimited line speeds poses serious risks to the health more ST

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Appeals to USDA to Halt Increase in Poultry Slaughter Line Speeds (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety & Inspection Service urging the agency to stop its plan to raise the maximum line speeds for chicken and turkey slaughterhouses. The letter reflects the opinions of 3,608 ASPCA supporters who oppose the proposed regulation change. The USDA's proposal would raise the maximum line speeds under the New Poultry Inspe more ST

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Opposes HRSA's 340B Rebate Model Pilot and Urges Upfront Discount Alternatives (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Bethesda, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Representing over 65,000 pharmacy professionals nationwide, ASHP expressed opposition to the introduction of a rebate model within the 340B Drug Pricing Program, advocating for the retention of the current prospective discount structure instead. ASHP criticized more ST

American Thoracic Society Urges EPA For Consistent Economic Analysis of Marine Tank Loading Vessel Emission Standards (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Thoracic Society, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Economic Impact Analysis for the Proposed National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants targeting marine tank loading vessels. ATS, representing over 20,000 healthcare and scientific professionals specializing in respiratory and critical care illnesses, emphasized the importance of applying a uniform and comprehensive approach to more ST

American Waterways Operators Recommend Clarifications in EPA's Marine Tank Vessel Loading Emission Standards Review (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Waterways Operators, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for marine tank vessel loading operations. The letter reflects the perspectives of AWO's over 300 members, who operate the majority of the nation's 40,000-vessel domestic maritime fleet. In the comment letter, AWO identified specific a more ST

American Waterways Operators Urges Caution and Collaboration on Remote Drawbridge Operations in Newark Bay (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Waterways Operators submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Coast Guard regarding proposed amendments to the operating regulations for the Lehigh Valley Drawbridge across Newark Bay, situated between Newark and Bayonne, New Jersey. The letter addressed concerns over the remote operation of the bridge and its implications for maritime safety and commerce. AWO represents the largest segment of the nation's domestic maritime fleet, responsible for moving more ST

Amity Medical Group Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Amity Medical Group Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The nonprofit medical practice, serving communities in the greater Charlotte area of North Carolina, highlighted critical operational and financial risks posed by the pilot program to Community Health Centers nationwide. The letter detailed how the shift in res more ST

Apicha Community Health Center Opposes Mandatory 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Apicha Community Health Center, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Apicha CHC emphasized that the 340B program is essential to serving vulnerable communities by providing affordable medications and supporting broad healthcare services at federally qualified health centers. Apicha CHC warned that shifting rebate responsibilities from manufacturers to CH more ST

Arizona Mining Association Criticizes Forest Service Proposed Rule on Locatable Minerals (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Arizona Mining Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service concerning the agency's proposed rule on locatable minerals. The association expressed concerns that the proposed rewrite of regulations governing exploration and development of locatable minerals on National Forest System lands introduces unnecessary complexity and procedural hurdles that could undermine national mineral supply objectives. Representi more ST

Arkansas Advocates for Children & Families Urges USDA to Reinstate Food Security Supplement (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, Little Rock, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service in response to the agency's Request for Information on statistical data, analysis, and research. AACF emphasized the importance of reinstating the Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey and continuing annual Household Food Security reports to accurately monitor national and state food security t more ST

Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Paragould, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's consideration of replacing the longstanding upfront discount structure of the 340B Drug Pricing Program with a rebate-based model. The hospital detailed concerns regarding increased costs, administrative burdens, and risks to patient care resulting from the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program affecti more ST

Asociacion de Salud Primaria de Puerto Rico Urges HRSA to Reject Mandatory 340B Rebate Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Asociacion de Salud Primaria de Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. ASPPR strongly opposes HRSA's proposal to implement a mandatory rebate model for 340B covered entities and urges the agency to explore less burdensome alternatives. The association emphasized the vital role CHCs play in Puerto Rico's health care system by providing primary and pr more ST

Aspirus Health Opposes Shift to Rebate Model in 340B Drug Discount Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Aspirus Health, Wausau, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration. The letter addresses concerns over HRSA's consideration of moving from an upfront discount model to a rebate-based mechanism under the 340B Drug Pricing Program as part of the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Aspirus Health strongly advises against implementing a rebate mechanism, arguing that any such change would impose substantial new administr more ST

B.A. Cheney Opposes Key Changes in USDA Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Proposal (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- B.A. Cheney LLC, Riviera Beach, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding proposed changes to the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing program managed by the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service. The company expressed opposition to several elements of the proposed rulemaking, highlighting concerns about impacts on industry flexibility, investment, and market access. B.A. Cheney, LLC emphasized the importance of the TRQ more ST

Baltimore Medical System Warns Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Jeopardizes Patient Care and Financial Stability (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Baltimore Medical System Inc., Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter underscores the operational and financial risks the rebate model poses to CHCs, which rely on the longstanding 340B Drug Pricing Program to provide affordable medications and comprehensive patient services. Baltimore Medical System detailed its integrated care appr more ST

Bend Mayor Kebler Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Mixed-Status Household Rental Assistance (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Bend (Oregon) Mayor Melanie Kebler submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule that targets mixed-status households by imposing new documentation requirements for individuals seeking or receiving rental assistance. The city emphasized that the longstanding HUD policy allowing prorated housing assistance for eligible members of mixed-status households has been critical in promoting housi more ST

Biogen Urges HRSA to Expand 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program for Greater Transparency and Integrity (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Biogen Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, a global biotechnology company, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Biogen emphasized the urgent need for enhanced mechanisms to confirm that 340B Program discounts are used directly to benefit vulnerable populations served by covered entities (CEs), while addressing ongoing integrity and duplicate discount concerns. In its resp more ST

Biotechnology Innovation Organization Urges Fundamental Reforms in 340B Drug Pricing Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Biotechnology Innovation Organization submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. BIO, representing a wide range of biotechnology companies globally, highlighted concerns about the exponential growth of the 340B Drug Pricing Program and urged implementation of a rebate model pilot to enhance program integrity and prevent duplicate discounts. BIO detailed that the 340B program ha more ST

BJC Health System Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- BJC Health System has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. BJC, a healthcare network serving the St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas, including southern Illinois and eastern Kansas, expressed concerns over the proposed shift from upfront manufacturer discounts to a rebate system within the 340B Drug Discount Program. The letter emphasized that BJC's member hospitals, more ST

Boston Medical Center Health System Warns Against Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Boston Medical Center Health System, Massachusetts, 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 proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. BMCHS cautioned that the change from the current upfront drug discount model to a rebate-based system would impose severe operational, financial, and administrative burdens that threaten patient care and hospital viability. more ST

Box Commons Proposes Third-Party Conformance Attestation Pattern to NHTSA for Zoox Exemption Petition (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Box Commons, Redwood City, California, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding Zoox Inc.'s application for a temporary exemption from certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for automated driving system-equipped vehicles. The nonprofit does not oppose Zoox's petition but suggests that NHTSA use its authority under 49 U.S.C. Sec. 30113 to incorporate a structured third-party conformance attestation approa more ST

Brooklyn Defender Services Opposes HUD Rule on Mixed-Status Family Housing Eligibility (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Brooklyn Defender Services has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule titled "Verification of Eligible Status." The proposal would alter existing policies under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980, jeopardizing housing assistance for mixed-status families-households comprising members with differing immigration statuses-but especially impacting communities in New York State and City. more ST

Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers Urges HRSA To Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers Inc., Concord, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration voicing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization warns that the pilot program would destabilize community health centers' pharmacy operations nationwide and undermine their ability to serve vulnerable populations. CRCHC highlights that the 340B program is foundational to their more ST

Calif. Food & Agriculture Undersecretary Birdsong Highlights Importance of USDA Agricultural Data Amid Concerns Over Report Discontinuation (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The California Food and Agriculture Undersecretary Christine Birdsong submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service emphasizing the role that specific National Agricultural Statistics Service and ERS data products play in supporting California's agriculture industry. The letter addresses concerns about gaps in agricultural data availability and identifies opportunities to enhance the usability and relevance of USDA-produ more ST

Calif. Health Care Services Director Baass Urges CMS to Modernize Medicaid Fraud Prevention (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The California Health Care Services Director Michelle Baass has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing CMS' Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. As the managing agency for MediCal, the largest Medicaid program in the United States, DHCS emphasized its commitment to safeguarding Medicaid resources and ensuring access to healthcare for members by preventi more ST

Calif. Rural Legal Assistance Opposes HUD Proposal on Mixed Status Families in Housing (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- California Rural Legal Assistance Inc., Modesto, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule concerning "verification of eligible status" under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The organization argues that the proposed rule, which seeks to restrict HUD-assisted housing eligibility for mixed immigration status families, threatens to break up f more ST

California Primary Care Association Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The California Primary Care Association, Sacramento, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Representing nearly 2,300 Community Health Centers (CHCs) in California and the 6.2 million patients they serve, CPCA opposes the implementation of a mandatory rebate model for 340B covered entities (CEs) and calls for exemption of CHCs due to their financial vulnerability. I more ST

California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status for Housing Assistance (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, Sacramento, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule regarding "verification of eligible status" under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The letter highlights concerns that the rule, if finalized, would separate families with mixed immigration statuses, increase homelessness, and create onerous verification barriers that w more ST

Canal Alliance Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Housing Eligibility Verification (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Canal Alliance, San Rafael, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed rule titled Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status. The organization cautioned that the rule threatens to destabilize tens of thousands of assisted households, particularly impacting U.S. citizen children and seniors, and could harm California's already fragile hous more ST

Care For the Homeless Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule Impacting Mixed Status Families in Housing Assistance (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Care For the Homeless, New York, 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 organization called on HUD to completely withdraw the proposal, which they argue would dismantle protections for mixed status families and worsen hardships for vulnerable populations. The letter expresses strong concern more ST

Carevide Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Carevide submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging the agency to exempt Community Health Centers from the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization warned that the proposed shift in responsibility from drug manufacturers to safety-net providers through a retrospective rebate model could destabilize its pharmacy operations and jeopardize access to medications for vulnerable populations in North Texas. Carevide hig more ST

Carolina Family Health Centers Urges HRSA To Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Carolina Family Health Centers Inc., Wilson, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. CFHC cautions that the pilot would impose severe financial and operational strains on community health centers like their own in Eastern North Carolina, threatening the ability of safety-net providers to serve millions of vulnerable patients. CFHC relie more ST

Carolina Health Centers Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program for Community Health Centers (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Carolina Health Centers Inc., Greenwood, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter detailed the substantial operational, financial, and patient care risks posed by shifting from the current upfront 340B discount pricing to a retrospective rebate system for Community Health Center more ST

Cascade Columbia Distribution Seeks Clarification on Chitosan Petition Review Status (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Cascade Columbia Distribution, Seattle, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the National Organic Standards Board requesting clarification regarding the independent review status of its petition to reassess chitosan as a nonsynthetic substance. The petition, originally filed in July 2024, concerns naturally derived chitosan from crustacean shells and asks only for a classification determination rather than rulemaking, addition to the National List, or a more ST

Cempa Community Care Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Citing Patient and Financial Risks (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Cempa Community Care, Chattanooga, Tennessee, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The federally qualified health center and Ryan White-funded provider highlighted concerns regarding the financial, operational, and patient access risks the rebate model would impose on covered entities like itself. Cempa Community Care emphasized that shifting from upfront 340B disc more ST

Centro Legal De La Raza Criticizes HUD Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Centro Legal de la Raza, Oakland, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed rule regarding verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. Centro Legal, a legal services organization focused on protecting the rights of low-income immigrant, Black, and Latinx communities, argues that the rule would have devastating effects on Californ more ST

ChesPenn Health Services Highlights Risks of 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program to Community Health Centers (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- ChesPenn Health Services, Eddystone, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program and its potential operational and financial impacts on community health centers. ChesPenn underscored that the 340B program is foundational to CHCs' ability to serve vulnerable populations by enabling affordable access to medications. However, the shift of rebate resp more ST

CHI Mercy Health Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Proposed by HRSA (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- CHI Mercy Health, a member of CommonSpirit Health and a key provider in Oregon's medically underserved Douglas County, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital, which serves a large number of low-income and uninsured patients, criticized HRSA's request for information on shifting from the longstan more ST

CHI St. Joseph's Health Urges HRSA to Retain Upfront Discount Model for 340B Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- CHI St. Joseph's Health 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 proposed implementation of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital, a faith-based safety-net provider serving vulnerable and underserved patient populations, argues that shifting from the longstanding upfront discount model to a rebate system would impose excessive costs and operation more ST

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Due to Financial and Operational Concerns (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Inc., Norfolk, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's Request for Information on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Serving as Virginia's only freestanding children's hospital and a referral center for southeastern Virginia and parts of North Carolina, CHKD opposes the pilot program due to the anticipated financial impact and increased administrati more ST

Citizens Memorial Hospital Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar, Missouri, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed shift from the longstanding upfront discount mechanism to a rebate model under the 340B program. The hospital emphasized that the costs and administrative burdens associated with the new rebate program would outweigh any potential benefits. In its letter, the hospital detailed the substantial operational and financ more ST

City of Hope National Medical Center Urges HRSA to Avoid 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Due to Operational and Financial Concerns (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the agency's Request for Information on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. COH expresses opposition to the proposed rebate-based 340B model, citing concerns about increased operational burdens, cash-flow disruptions, and reduced resources for charity care and more ST

Colorado Hospital Association Strongly Opposes Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Colorado Hospital Association, Greenwood Village, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. CHA argues that the existing upfront discount model has effectively supported hospitals in extending limited federal resources to provide patient care and should not be replaced. CHA warns that transitioning from the current upfront discount framework to a rebate system would more ST

CommonSpirit Health Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- CommonSpirit Health, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter responds to HRSA's request for information on potentially shifting the longstanding 340B drug pricing program from an upfront discount model to a retrospective rebate structure. CommonSpirit Health, which operates numerous rural and safety-net hospitals as 340B covere more ST

Community Board 11 Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Housing Assistance Verification (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Board 11, Manhattan, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to express opposition to the agency's Proposed Rule concerning the verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. Representing an East Harlem district with approximately 130,000 residents, the board emphasizes that the rule threatens the housing stability of thousands of families, especially within more ST

Community Bridges Opposes HUD Proposal on Eligibility Verification for Housing Assistance (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Bridges, Watsonville, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed regulation titled Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status. The organization serves over 20,000 individuals annually in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties through a range of programs supporting vulnerable populations, including children, families, and seniors. In its le more ST

Community Clinic of Maui Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Clinic of Maui Inc., Wailuku, Hawaii, has submitted 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 potential operational, financial, and patient access risks that the shift from upfront manufacturer discounts to a rebate model could pose to community health centers nationwide. In the letter, CCM emphasizes that the 340B program is vital more ST

Community Health Association of Spokane Urges HRSA to Exempt Federally Qualified Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Community Health Association of Spokane, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. CHAS Health, which operates 29 clinics serving vulnerable populations in eastern Washington and north-central Idaho, argued that the rebate model threatens the financial stability and core mission of CHCs nationwide by shifting the responsibility of cost r more ST

Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Health Center Inc., Middletown, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter warns that shifting financial responsibility from manufacturers to safety-net providers through a rebate system threatens to destabilize CHC pharmacy operations nationwide and negatively impact vulnerable patient populations. The letter underscore more ST

Community Health Centers of the Central Coast Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, Santa Maria, California, 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 shifting rebate responsibilities to safety-net providers threatens to destabilize pharmacy operations and patient care for millions of vulnerable individuals relying on discounted medications. Community Health Cent more ST

Community Health Net Expresses Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Health Net has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. CHN, a participant in the existing 340B Drug Pricing Program, outlined in the letter the potential challenges a transition to a rebate-based structure could impose on providers that serve underserved and vulnerable populations. The organization emphasized that the current 340B model more ST

Community Hospital of San Bernardino, St. Bernardine Medical Center Oppose Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Hospital of San Bernardino and St. Bernardine Medical Center, California, have submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter was sent in response to HRSA's Request for Information regarding a potential change from the existing upfront discount system under the 340B drug discount program to a rebate mechanism. The hospitals, which serve vulnerable a more ST

Community Voices for 340B Urges HRSA to Preserve Upfront Discount Model for Drug Pricing Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Community Voices for 340B submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B rebate model pilot program. CV340B highlighted concerns about the financial and operational impacts on covered entities, possible patient harm, and the lack of manufacturer transparency and accountability in the proposed model. CV340B emphasized that the 340B program has allowed safety-net providers, including hospital more ST

Connecticut Institute for Communities Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Connecticut Institute for Communities Inc., Danbury, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. CIFC Health emphasized the operational, financial, and patient-care risks the pilot program would impose on Community Health Centers. CIFC Health underscored the critical role the 340B program plays in enabling it to provide afford more ST

Consumer Reports Urges Specific Safety Standards for Automated Driving Systems in Response to NHTSA Proposal (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Consumer Reports, Yonkers, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concerning the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking. The proposal aims to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 103 and FMVSS No. 104 to exempt vehicles equipped with automated driving systems lacking manually operated controls from current visibility and windshield performance requirements. Consumer Reports recognizes that the existin more ST

Craneware Group Raises Concerns Over HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Craneware Group, Deerfield Beach, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the agency's proposal for a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization, which offers financial, compliance, and operational infrastructure solutions to hospitals and health systems nationwide, provided an analysis of 2025 prescription and medical transactions that underscored the potential financial and opera more ST

CrescentCare Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- CrescentCare, New Orleans, Louisiana, 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. CrescentCare warns that the pilot would impose serious financial and operational risks on community health centers that serve vulnerable populations nationwide. The organization highlights that the 340B Drug Pricing Program has for decades enabled CHCs to provide out more ST

CurePSP Urges VA to Expand Neurodegenerative Disease Review to Include Parkinsonian Diseases (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- CurePSP, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs urging an expansion of the VA's ongoing review of scientific literature and historical claims data relating to military environmental exposures and neurodegenerative diseases. CurePSP emphasized the importance of including progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration, and multiple system atrophy alongside Parkinson's disease in the review currently conducted by the more ST

Dallas County Medical Center Urges HRSA to Abandon 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Dallas County Medical Center submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The hospital detailed substantial concerns about the proposed rebate model and urged HRSA to consider alternative approaches for deduplication between the 340B Drug Pricing Program and the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. Dallas County Medical Center more ST

Damien Center Opposes HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Damien Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The Indiana-based community health center, which serves people living with HIV and other vulnerable populations, expressed deep concerns about the administrative and financial impacts of shifting from upfront discounts to a rebate-based drug pricing model under the 340B program. According to more ST

DC Primary Care Association Urges HRSA to Reject Mandatory 340B Rebate Model for Community Health Centers (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The DC Primary Care Association submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing the agency's Request for Information on the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Representing eight community health centers in D.C. that serve over 184,000 patients, DCPCA strongly opposed a mandatory rebate model for 340B covered entities, citing substantial financial and operational risks to CHCs and their low-income patients. DCPCA emp more ST

Denver Health Raises Concerns Over 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Impact (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Denver Health, Colorado, 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. The comprehensive health system, which serves over 280,000 patients annually through its hospital, community health centers, school-based clinics, and other pediatric and primary care facilities, warns that the rebate model threatens to destabilize it more ST

Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital Opposes HRSA 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a rebate model under the 340B drug discount program. The hospital administration voiced concerns about replacing the long-standing upfront discount system with a rebate mechanism, emphasizing that such a move would impose excessive costs and operational burdens on covered entities like themselves. In i more ST

Dr. Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital Urges HRSA Against 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Dr. Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital, Tucumcari, New Mexico, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The hospital opposes HRSA's Request for Information on implementing a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, warning that such a change would threaten the financial stability of rural hospitals and restrict access to healthcare in underserved areas. The hospital emphasized t more ST

Duke University Health System Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Duke University Health System has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter underscores Duke's preference for maintaining the current upfront discount approach to the 340B drug pricing program, which the health system says effectively supports its mission to extend care and services to vulnerable patient populations. Duke argues that transitioning to a r more ST

Dun & Bradstreet Urges Risk-Based Approach in Comments to Federal Trade Commission on Negative Option Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Dun & Bradstreet, Jacksonville, Florida, a global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission addressing the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Negative Option Rule concerning prenotification negative option plans. The letter emphasizes D&B's support for core marketing principles that include clear disclosure, consumer awareness, and straightforward cancellation mechanisms while advocatin more ST

Edgefield County Healthcare Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Edgefield County Healthcare, South Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The facility advises against replacing the longstanding upfront discount model under the 340B program with a rebate mechanism, citing substantial administrative burdens, financial risks, and adverse impacts on patient care. In its letter, Edgefield County Healthcare underscores that a more ST

Eli Lilly Supports 340B Rebate Model to Enhance Transparency and Compliance (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Eli Lilly and Co., Indianapolis, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing the agency's Request for Information (RFI) on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. As a member of the Pharmaceutical Researchers and Manufacturers Association of America (PhRMA), Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), and National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC), Lilly aligns with their input and urges HRSA to consider a rebate mode more ST

Ellsworth County Medical Center Voices Concern Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Impact on Financial Stability (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Ellsworth County Medical Center, Kansas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B drug rebate model. The hospital emphasized the potential financial risks that the new rebate system could pose to small rural hospitals that operate on narrow margins and rely on predictable cash flow for budgeting. The letter highlights that under the curre more ST

Entratus Proposes AI-Powered Solutions to CMS for Combating Fraud in Healthcare Marketplaces (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Entratus LLC submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services responding to the agency's Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The letter addresses CMS's efforts to strengthen program integrity, enhance consumer protection, and reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in federal healthcare programs, particularly within the Federally Facilitated Exchange and State-Based Exchanges. Entratus outlines ho more ST

Erie Family Health Centers Urges HRSA to Exempt Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Erie Family Health Centers, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Erie urges HRSA to exempt health centers from the program or, at minimum, implement safeguards to mitigate potential harm. Erie conveyed that the 340B Drug Pricing Program is essential for making medications affordable and sustaining comprehensive healthcare service more ST

Eskenazi Health Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Proposal (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Eskenazi Health, Marion County, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a rebate-based model for the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The letter details concerns about the operational, financial, and patient access risks such a shift would pose. Eskenazi Health has been a participant in the 340B Program since the late 1990s and relies heavily on th more ST

Essentia Health Urges CMS for Targeted Oversight to Prevent Healthcare Fraud (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Essentia Health, Duluth, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to the agency's Request for Information regarding the Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The letter addresses CMS's efforts to enhance program integrity by identifying fraud, waste, and abuse within federal health programs, and provides recommendations to balance regulatory vigilance with operational efficien more ST

Exelixis Urges HRSA to Implement Comprehensive 340B Rebate Model to Address Program Integrity Issues (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Exelixis Inc., Alameda, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration advocating for the adoption of a retrospective rebate approach in the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Exelixis emphasized that shifting from the current upfront discount system to a rebate model would enhance compliance and transparency, addressing widespread abuses in the program. In its letter, Exelixis expressed concern over persistent violations of 340 more ST

Fair Housing Council of Oregon Opposes HUD Proposal to End Prorated Housing Assistance for Mixed-Eligibility Families (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Fair Housing Council of Oregon submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the proposed amendments to 24 CFR Sec. 5.506(b)(2), part of the Housing and Community Development Act of 190 relating to verification of eligible status for federal housing assistance. FHCO, Oregon's only private nonprofit focused on eliminating illegal housing discrimination, contends that the amendments, which would requir more ST

Fair Housing Justice Center Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rulemaking related to verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 (Docket No.: FR-6524-P-01). The FHJC argues that the rule threatens housing opportunities for thousands of immigrant families and violates HUD's obligation to affirmatively further fair housing. According to the more ST

Feeding New York State Urges USDA to Maintain Critical Food Security Data Supplement (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Feeding New York State submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service addressing the agency's Request for Information on Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Areas in Statistical Data, Analysis, and Research. The statewide association, representing New York's 10 food banks and thousands of affiliated organizations combatting hunger, emphasized the indispensable role of the Food Security Supplement to the Current Popula more ST

Fieldale Farms Endorses USDA Proposal to Increase Poultry Line Speeds (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Fieldale Farms Corp. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service expressing support for the agency's proposed rule to increase maximum line speed rates for young chicken and turkey establishments operating under the New Poultry Inspection System. The family-owned and vertically integrated broiler producer, based in Northeast Georgia, emphasizes the benefits of the proposed changes for the poultry industry, more ST

Fonterra Expresses Concerns Over USDA's Proposed Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Changes (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Fonterra Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service regarding proposed amendments to the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Program. The dairy ingredient importer conveyed apprehension about suggested revisions that could affect TRQ administration and utilization, particularly the advance of the surrender and reallocation. Fonterra (USA) Inc., with its headquarters in Chicago and about 80 employees more ST

Food & Water Watch Urges USDA to Restore Key Food Security Survey and Enhance Agricultural Consolidation Data (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Food and Water Watch submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service emphasizing the need to restore the Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey and to enhance data on consolidation within the U.S. food system. The letter was issued in response to the ERS's Request for Information on Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Areas in Statistical Data, Analysis, and Research. Food & Water Watch highlighted more ST

Fordland Clinic Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Fordland Clinic, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The clinic detailed several operational and financial concerns that the rebate model would impose, particularly given its small size and limited operating margins. Fordland Clinic outlined that under the rebate model, their annual working capital would need to increase by about $1.35 millio more ST

Gardner Health Services Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Gardner Health Services has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The nonprofit federally qualified health center based in San Jose, California, highlights the severe operational and financial risks the pilot program would pose to community health centers nationwide. The 340B program enables CHCs to purchase outpatient medications at discounted prices to more ST

Golden Valley Health Centers Warns of Severe Risks From Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Golden Valley Health Centers, Atwater, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The health centers urge HRSA to exempt Community Health Centers from the pilot, highlighting projected financial losses, operational complexities, and threats to patient access to affordable medication. Golden Valley Health Centers emphasizes that the p more ST

GPA Midstream Association Supports ExxonMobil's Preemption Request on Hazardous Material Transportation Standards (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The GPA Midstream Association submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation. The letter presents a rebuttal supporting ExxonMobil Corp.'s request for a preemption determination regarding state laws regulating hazardous material transportation. GPA Midstream asserts that the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA) establishes broad and uniform standards that preempt confli more ST

Grady Health System Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing High Costs and Patient Care Risks (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Grady Health System, Atlanta, Georgia, 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 proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Grady asserts that switching from the long-standing upfront discount model to a rebate-based mechanism would impose substantial administrative costs and operational burdens, ultimately threatening patient care for vulnerable populations more ST

Grand Rapids Housing Commission Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Eligibility Verification Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Grand Rapids Housing Commission, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status." The GRHC, which manages public housing and voucher programs in Michigan's Kent and Ottawa Counties, cautioned that the proposal would separate families, destabilize communities, and contradict current law without e more ST

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Great Lakes Bay Health Centers, Saginaw, 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 letter warns that this pilot program poses significant operational and financial risks to Community Health Centers, threatening their ability to provide essential healthcare services and affordable medications to vulnerable populations. GLBHC emphasized that more ST

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers from 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Inc., Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. GLFHC highlighted the operational, financial, and patient-care risks that this program poses to Community Health Centers, urging HRSA to exempt CHCs from participation. GLFHC emphasized that the 340B Program is essential for CHCs to address health disparitie more ST

Greater Regional Health Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Greater Regional Health (GRH), a hospital located in Creston, Iowa, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration. The letter expresses opposition to the proposed implementation of a rebate-based mechanism in the 340B Drug Pricing Program, including any pilot program that would replace the existing upfront discount model. GRH emphasized that the current upfront discount system is eff more ST

Gulf Health Hospitals Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Gulf Health Hospitals Inc. DBA North Baldwin Infirmary and Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Alabama, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about a potential 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter responds to HRSA's Request for Information (RFI) regarding the possible implementation of a rebate model designed to address deduplication of discounts under the 340B Program and the Medicare Drug Price more ST

Harris Health Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing High Costs and Risks (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Harris Health of Houston submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The integrated healthcare system, which serves Harris County residents regardless of their ability to pay, emphasized the critical role the current 340B upfront discount program plays in supporting its operations and patient care. Harris more ST

Health Care District of Palm Beach County Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Health Care District of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The District, a key safety-net provider operating community health centers in Palm Beach County, warned that the shift from upfront manufacturer discounts to a rebate-based pricing system poses serious financial, operational, and patient care ris more ST

Health Services of North Texas Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Health Services of North Texas Inc., Denton, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. HSNT urged the agency to exempt CHCs from the program, warning that the model poses a severe threat to the financial stability of safety-net providers and their ability to serve vulnerable populations. HSNT outlined how participation in the existing 340B Drug Pricing Progr more ST

HealthLinc Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- HealthLinc, Valparaiso, Indiana, has issued 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 pilot program would destabilize safety-net providers such as Community Health Centers and threaten access to affordable medications for vulnerable populations. In the letter, HealthLinc explains that the 340B program helps CHCs offer outpatient medicat more ST

HealthPoint Calls on HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- HealthPoint has submitted a public comment letter urging the Health Resources and Services Administration to exempt CHCs from the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter outlines concerns that the pilot program would impose substantial financial and operational burdens on CHCs, jeopardizing their ability to provide affordable medications to vulnerable patients. HealthPoint emphasizes that the 340B Drug Pricing Program has been critical in enabling CHCs to se more ST

Heartland Alliance Health Urges HRSA to Exempt FQHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Heartland Alliance Health, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration concerning the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. HAH cautioned that shifting from the longstanding upfront discount approach to a post-sale rebate mechanism would impose severe financial and administrative burdens on FQHCs, undermining the original statutory objectives of the 340B Drug Pricing Program. HAH emphasized that FQ more ST

Heartland Health Services Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Heartland Health Services, Peoria, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program proposed by the agency. The letter outlines concerns about the operational, financial, and patient care impacts that the pilot program would impose on Community Health Centers nationwide, urging HRSA to exempt CHCs from participating. Heartland Health Services details that the p more ST

HIV/AIDS Alliance Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region Two Inc. submitted 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 potential operational, financial, and patient care risks this pilot poses to community health centers nationwide. OHCC warns that shifting 340B program responsibility from manufacturers to safety-net providers through this rebate model threatens to more ST

Home Forward Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Immigration Status Verification for Housing Assistance (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Home Forward, the public housing authority (PHA) in Portland, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed rule to amend Section 214 regulations under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The proposal would require PHAs to verify the eligible immigration status of all applicants and recipients of housing assistance. Home Forward, which serves over 14,000 residen more ST

HOMETOWN Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- HOMETOWN Health Center, Palmyra, Maine, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization emphasized that the proposed rebate shift from manufacturers to safety-net providers threatens the financial stability and operational capacity of CHCs nationwide. HOMETOWN Health Center, which serves underserved and rural populations in central Maine by providing primary care more ST

Hospital Owned Specialty Pharmacy Alliance Urges Caution on 340B Rebate Model Pilot (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Health System Owned Specialty Pharmacy Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing reservations about implementing a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The alliance, representing health systems and hospitals operating in-house specialty pharmacies, emphasized that the existing upfront discount mechanism is vital for sustaining access to high more ST

Housing Authority County of San Joaquin Opposes HUD Rule on Verification of Eligible Status (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Housing Authority County of San Joaquin, Stockton, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule regarding the Verification of Eligible Status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The letter highlights concerns that the proposal will destabilize thousands of lawfully assisted households, disproportionately harming U.S. citizen children, s more ST

Housing Authority of the County of San Mate Opposes HUD Rule on Verification of Eligible Status (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo, Belmont, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status." The letter criticizes the February 20, 2026, proposal for risking harm to tens of thousands of lawfully assisted households and disproportionately affecting U.S. citizen children and se more ST

Housing Justice Center Opposes HUD's Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Housing Justice Center, Saint Paul, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule on verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The letter urges HUD to withdraw the rule entirely and maintain its current regulations regarding mixed-status families. The Housing Justice Center argues that the proposed changes are both more ST

Housing Matters Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Housing Matters, Santa Cruz County, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the department's proposed rule regarding the Verification of Eligible Status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The organization expressed concerns that the rule would destabilize families, increase homelessness, and undermine the effectiveness of federal housing assistance programs. The public comment le more ST

Howard Brown Health Urges HRSA to Halt 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Howard Brown Health, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization, one of the largest federally qualified health centers in the Midwest, warns that the pilot program poses serious financial and operational risks to community health centers and threatens access to affordable medications for millions of vulnerable patients. How more ST

Huggins Hospital Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing Burdens on Rural Healthcare (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, 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 potential implementation of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital expressed concerns that a rebate model would impose excessive administrative and financial burdens on their rural healthcare operations. The hospital emphasized that the existing 340B discount mod more ST

Hunger Free Vermont Urges USDA to Maintain Critical Food Security Data Collection (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Hunger Free Vermont, South Burlington, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding its Request for Information on Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Areas in Statistical Data, Analysis, and Research. The letter highlights the importance of the Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey and the programs of the Economic Research Service and National Agricultural Statistics Service for understanding food insecurity in more ST

Hunter Health Clinic Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Hunter Health Clinic Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter highlights the operational, financial, and patient care risks the pilot model would impose on Community Health Centers and Urban Indian Health Programs, urging HRSA to exempt these entities from participation. Hunter Health Clinic emphasized the critical role the 340B program play more ST

Indiana Farm Bureau Urges USDA to Improve Timeliness and Regional Relevance of Agricultural Data (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Indiana Farm Bureau, Indianapolis, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding opportunities, challenges, and emerging areas in statistical data, analysis, and research. The letter addressed the Economic Research Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service, and the Office of the Chief Economist's World Agricultural Outlook Board, emphasizing the need for the USDA to enhance the practical utility of its agricultural data prod more ST

Indiana University Health Urges HRSA to Preserve Current 340B Discount Model and Cautions Against Rebate Pilot Expansion (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Indiana University Health has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration addressing proposed changes to the 340B Drug Pricing Program through a rebate model pilot program. IU Health detailed operational, financial, and patient-care concerns related to transitioning from the existing upfront point-of-purchase discount to a Wholesale Acquisition Cost-then-rebate structure under the pilot program. IU Health outlined that its e more ST

Inova Health Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Inova Health submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration outlining its reservations about the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Inova cautioned that transitioning to a rebate structure would fundamentally change the long-standing design and operation of the 340B program and could jeopardize its ability to continue offering affordable healthcare to vulnerable populations. Inova detailed that a rebate model would i more ST

Institute for Family Health Warns HRSA Against Mandatory 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Institute for Family Health, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually across 27 locations in New York City and the Mid-Hudson Valley, the institute emphasized the 340B program's foundational role in providing affordable medications and suppo more ST

International Community Health Services Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- International Community Health Services, Seattle, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. ICHS cautioned that shifting rebate responsibilities from manufacturers to safety-net providers like Community Health Centers threatens to destabilize pharmacy operations and limit access to affordable medications for medically underserved populations more ST

Jane Pauley Community Health Center Seeks Exemption From HRSA's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Jane Pauley Community Health Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter outlines concerns that the transition from manufacturer discounts to a rebate-based system would destabilize community health centers' pharmacy operations and threaten access to affordable medications for vulnerable patients. According to JPCH more ST

Jefferson Health Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing Financial and Privacy Concerns (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Jefferson Health Corp., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Jefferson Health urged HRSA to maintain the longstanding upfront discount model utilized by the 340B Drug Pricing Program, warning that switching to a rebate mechanism would impose excessive financial burdens and administrative more ST

Jericho Road Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Jericho Road Community Health Center, Buffalo, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The community health center outlined the potential operational and financial risks this model poses to community health centers nationwide, emphasizing the pivotal role the existing 340B Drug Pricing Program plays in serving vulnerable patient populations. more ST

Kentucky Agriculture Dept. Supports USDA Proposal to Allow Flexible Swine Slaughter Line Speeds (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service expressing support for the agency's proposed rule on maximum line speeds under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. The proposal would enable establishments operating under the NSIS to determine their own line speeds based on their ability to maintain stringent food safety controls. The department endo more ST

Kentucky Hospital Association Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Kentucky Hospital Association, Louisville, representing all hospitals and health systems in Kentucky, including 79 participants in the 340B drug pricing program, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program initiated by the Health Resources and Services Administration. KHA expressed opposition to replacing the long-standing upfront discount model with a rebate mechanism more ST

Kokua Kalihi Valley Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services, Honolulu, Hawaii, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns over the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. KKV, a community health center serving a predominantly low-income population in the 96819 zip code area of Hawaii, outlined the operational and financial risks posed by transferring rebate responsibilities from drug manufacturers to safety-net provid more ST

LA Food Policy Council and HEAL Food Alliance Denounce USDA Plan to Accelerate Swine Slaughter Speeds, Citing Worker Safety Risks (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Los Angeles Food Policy Council and HEAL Food Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing plans to raise the processing line speeds in swine slaughterhouses. These organizations, representing food security advocates and farmworker coalitions, emphasize worker safety concerns in response to the USDA's proposals under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System (NSIS). The groups highlighted that current industrial slaughterh more ST

Lac Vieux Tribes Urges HRSA Clarification on 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Reimbursement Practices (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and the Lac Vieux Desert Health Center, Watersmeet, Michigan, have submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services concerning payer practices under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The letter highlights emerging concerns with commercial payers conditioning reimbursement on verification of 340B eligibility for dispensed med more ST

Lamoille Health Partners Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Lamoille Health Partners Inc., Morristown, Vermont, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization, which serves vulnerable populations through Community Health Centers, warned that the shift from direct manufacturer discounts to a rebate-based system threatens the financial stability and operational viability of CHC pharmacies nationwide. LHP h more ST

Lane Regional Medical Center Opposes HRSA 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Lane Regional Medical Center, Zachary, Louisiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The medical center cautions that shifting the 340B Drug Pricing Program from a prospective discount model to a rebate-based system will create financial risks and administrative burdens, impacting patient care services supported by the program. In its letter, Lane more ST

Lawrence County Hospital Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Lawrence County Hospital has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The Critical Access Hospital located in Monticello, Mississippi, serving a rural community with limited healthcare access, emphasized the model's potential to disrupt operations and threaten patient care. The hospital highlighted th more ST

Legal Action Center Urges CMS to Prioritize Consumer Access Over Fraud Crackdown in Health Coverage (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Legal Action Center, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The letter addresses CMS's Request for Information related to comprehensive regulations aimed at uncovering suspicious healthcare practices. LAC highlighted concerns that the current rhetoric around fraud, waste, and abuse has often resulted in punitive measures that disproportionately impact older more ST

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Housing Eligibility Verification (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule regarding verification of eligible immigration status in HUD-assisted housing programs. The proposed rule (Docket No.: FR-6524-P-01), published on Feb. 20, 2026, would change longstanding policies supporting mixed status families and impose significant new verification requirements on housin more ST

Long Term Care Community Coalition Calls for Greater Transparency in Nursing Home Finance to Protect Residents (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Long Term Care Community Coalition, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing concerns related to opaque nursing home ownership and financial practices. The letter focuses on CMS's Request for Information regarding regulations aimed at uncovering suspicious healthcare financial arrangements under the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The coalition highlighted systemic is more ST

Los Angeles Housing Dept. Opposes HUD Proposal on Verification of Eligible Status (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Los Angeles Housing Department, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rulemaking regarding the Verification of Eligible Status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. LAHD emphasized concerns that the proposal would destabilize housing for thousands of residents and worsen the national homelessness crisis. The letter critiques HUD's plan more ST

Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic Expresses Concern Over 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Impact (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic Inc., Dallas, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. LBU outlined its concerns about the potential financial and operational hardships the pilot program would impose on the clinic and its patients. Founded in 1971, LBU serves approximately 26,000 patients annually more ST

Matthew 25 AIDS Services Strongly Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Citing Risks to Patient Care and Financial Stability (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Matthew 25 AIDS Services Inc., Henderson, Kentucky, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program proposed by HRSA's Office of Pharmacy Affairs. The organization expressed concerns that implementing this rebate model would threaten patient access, increase financial risks, and impose substantial administrative burdens that could undermine the sustainability of essential health services. more ST

McLeod Health Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- McLeod Health, Florence, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing aspects of the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter, responding to HRSA's Request for Information, outlines operational, financial, and patient care risks associated with shifting from an upfront discount pricing system to a rebate-based model under the 340B program. MCDI emphasized that the current 340B program more ST

Meat Institute Backs FSIS Proposal to Raise Poultry Processing Line Speeds (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Meat Institute, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in support of the agency's proposed rule to increase maximum line speeds for chicken and turkey establishments operating under the New Poultry Inspection System. The letter endorsed FSIS's plan to enable establishments to adjust line speeds based on their ability to maintain process control while ensuring the agency's i more ST

Memorial Health System Opposes Shift to Rebate Model for 340B Drug Pricing Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Memorial Health System, Hollywood, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to HRSA's proposal to replace the longstanding upfront discount system with a rebate-based model. HRSA is exploring a rebate pilot program covering 25 drugs, including 10 under Medicare Part D for 2026 and an additional 15 for 2027, intended to address pricing under the 340B program. Memorial Health System emphasized that more ST

MemorialCare Health System Raises Concerns Over HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- MemorialCare Health System, Fountain Valley, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's Request for Information on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The health system's letter, representing three of its hospitals participating in the 340B program, outlines concerns about HRSA's considerations to replace upfront 340B discounts with backend rebates for certain drugs starting in 2 more ST

Mercy Medical Center Redding Opposes Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Mercy Medical Center Redding, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter articulates concerns over the shift from the longstanding upfront drug discount system to a rebate-based model under the 340B drug discount program. Mercy Medical Center Redding emphasized that the current upfront discount model has effectively supported their miss more ST

MetroHealth Opposes HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The MetroHealth System has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the implementation of a 340B rebate-based pricing model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. As the super safety-net county hospital system for Cuyahoga County, Ohio, MetroHealth plays a crucial role in providing care to vulnerable populations, most of whom are covered by government insurance or uninsured. MetroHealth outlined in its l more ST

Midtown Community Health Center Urges HRSA To Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Midtown Community Health Center, Ogden, Utah, 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 highlights that the shift from upfront manufacturer discounts to a rebate model, requiring purchase of drugs at full wholesale prices before reimbursement, poses serious financial, operational, and patient care risks to federally qualified h more ST

Minnesota Hospital Association Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Minnesota Hospital Association, St. Paul, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed shift from an upfront discount model to a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Representing 139 member hospitals and health systems across Minnesota, including urban medical centers and rural critical access hospitals, MHA emphasized that the 340B more ST

Minnesota Housing Partnership Opposes HUD's Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status for Housing Assistance (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Minnesota Housing Partnership has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule change concerning the verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The opposition is centered on the proposed requirement that every household member in HUD-assisted housing must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or have eligible immigration status, rather more ST

Moses Lake Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs from 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Moses Lake Community Health Center, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. MLCHC highlights the financial, operational, and patient care risks the proposed shift to a rebate model imposes on community health centers nationwide. MLCHC emphasized that the 340B program is critical to supporting safety-net providers in delivering affordable more ST

Mountain Park Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers from the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Mountain Park Health Center, Phoenix, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns over the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Mountain Park, a federally qualified health center operating 11 clinics in the Phoenix metropolitan area, highlights the significant operational and financial risks this rebate model would pose to community health centers nationwide. The letter outlines that the prop more ST

N.C. Agriculture & Consumer Services Dept. Urges USDA to Enhance Agricultural Data and Reporting (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Soil and Water Conservation, Raleigh, has submitted a public comment letter to the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture outlining needs and challenges related to agricultural data products. The letter emphasizes how data from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service and ERS supports the state's efforts to document and manage nutrient runoff in key North Carolin more ST

N.M. Environment Dept. Criticizes Forest Service Proposed Rule on Locatable Minerals (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The New Mexico Environment Department submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service addressing concerns over the agency's proposed rule on locatable minerals. The proposed regulation aims to modernize mineral operation reviews on National Forest System lands by introducing a three-tier operational system and aligning regulations with the Bureau of Land Management. NMED objects to elements of the proposal, warning that it could weaken environmental safeguar more ST

National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Urges Transparency and Reform in 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Representing coalitions of employers and purchasers providing health benefits to over 90 million Americans, the National Alliance expressed support for the original goals of the 340B Drug Pricing Program while raising concerns about current more ST

National Apartment Association, Multifamily Housing Council Warn HUD Proposed Immigration Verification Rule Could Harm Providers and Residents (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Apartment Association, Arlington, Virginia and the National Multifamily Housing Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing concerns about HUD's Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The organizations, representing multifamily housing providers across the nation, outlined how the rule could impose significant administrative burd more ST

National Association of Residential Property Managers Raises Concerns Over HUD Proposed Rule on Housing Choice Voucher Eligibility Verification (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Association of Residential Property Managers, Chesapeake, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing concerns about the department's proposed rule on verifying eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. NARPM, representing thousands of professional residential property managers nationwide who manage single-family and small residential properties participating in more ST

National Association of Specialty Pharmacy Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a rebate model pilot program under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. NASP's letter expresses concerns regarding the financial and operational impacts that a shift from the current upfront discount model to a rebate model would have on specialty pharmacies operating more ST

National Council of Urban Indian Health Seeks Exemption From HRSA's 340B Rebate Program for Urban Indian Organizations (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Council of Urban Indian Health submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. NCUIH outlined concerns that the program could impose administrative and financial burdens on Indian Health Care Providers, including UIOs, potentially limiting access to vital medications for American Indian and Alaska Native patients in urban areas. Established in 1998, NCUIH supports t more ST

National Housing Law Project Urges USDA to Improve Rural Housing Data Transparency and Accessibility (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Housing Law Project, San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture addressing data and research gaps in the agency's Rural Development housing programs. In response to a USDA request for information, NHLP emphasized the role that USDA's multifamily and single-family housing programs play in rural communities, where they often represent the sole source of affordable rental housing and home financing options. more ST

National Immigration Law Center Urges Withdrawal of HUD Proposed Rule on Immigrant Eligibility Verification (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Immigration Law Center, Los Angeles, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development urging the agency to withdraw its proposed rule titled Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status. The NILC expressed opposition to the proposal, warning that it would put nearly 80,000 people at risk of eviction and homelessness and exacerbate housing insecurity across low-income commun more ST

National Milk Producers Federation Urges USDA to Enhance Dairy Data Products and Reporting (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Milk Producers Federation, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in response to the agency's Request for Information on Opportunities, Challenges, and Emerging Areas in Statistical Data, Analysis, and Research. The letter emphasizes the pivotal role that USDA data produced by the Economic Research Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service, and the Office of the Chief Economist's World Agricultural more ST

National Safety Council Opposes Poultry Line Speed Increases in FSIS Proposed Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Safety Council, Itasca, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule increasing maximum line speeds in young chicken and turkey establishments under the New Poultry Inspection System. NSC, a longstanding nonprofit safety advocate, raised concerns that the proposed changes prioritize production efficiency at the expense of worker more ST

National Safety Council Opposes Removal of Line Speed Limits and Worker Safety Oversight in Swine Inspection System (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Safety Council, Itasca, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service expressing concern about the agency's proposed rule to eliminate numeric line speed limits under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. The NSC critiques the proposal for prioritizing production efficiency over worker safety, warning that it undermines injury prevention principles in a high-hazard environment. T more ST

National Taxpayers Union Urges HRSA to Proceed With 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Taxpayers Union has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (Docket No.: HRSA-2026-03042). The letter addresses the potential use of rebates to implement ceiling prices under the 340B Drug Pricing Program and highlights the fiscal impact on taxpayers. NTU emphasizes the growing burden that federal health care programs impo more ST

Nebraska Appleseed Opposes USDA Proposal to Increase Pork Processing Line Speeds (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Nebraska Appleseed, Lincoln, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service opposing the agency's proposed rule to increase maximum line speeds under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. The comment raises concerns that raising processing speeds would exacerbate already hazardous working conditions for meatpacking employees and threaten both worker safety and food safety. Nebraska Appleseed draws from thre more ST

Nebraska Farmers Union Opposes USDA Proposal to Increase Meat Processing Line Speeds (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Nebraska Farmers Union, Lincoln, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service opposing proposed amendments to increase maximum line speeds under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System and other meat processing lines. The organization cautioned that proposed speed increases threaten worker safety, food safety, and the overall reliability of the nation's meat supply chain. NeFU emphasized that the assembl more ST

Neighborhood Health Center of WNY Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Neighborhood Health Center of WNY Inc., Buffalo, New York, 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, which serves over 34,000 patients and facilitates nearly 200,000 340B transactions annually, emphasized that the pilot threatens the financial stability and operational capacity of community health centers nationwide. The organiza more ST

New Horizon Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- New Horizon Health Center, Brownsville, Texas, 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 the financial, operational, and patient care risks that community health centers nationwide face if the pilot program moves forward without exemptions for these safety-net providers. New Horizon Health Center outlined in its letter that th more ST

New Horizons Healthcare Raises Concerns Over 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- New Horizons Healthcare Pharmacy, Roanoke, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing operational and clinical concerns about the proposed transition of the 340B Drug Pricing Program from a discount to a rebate model. The healthcare provider emphasized that this shift, alongside impending Maximum Fair Price pricing cuts and the end of penny pricing, threatens the financial foundation critical to their abi more ST

New York City Bar Association Animal Law Committee Opposes FSIS Proposal to Increase Poultry and Swine Slaughterhouse Line Speeds (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The New York City Bar Association Animal Law Committee has submitted a public comment letter strongly opposing proposed rules by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service that would increase maximum line speed rates for poultry and swine slaughterhouses. The committee argues that the proposed rules exceed the statutory authority granted by the Poultry Products Inspection Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act, threaten consumer safety, weaken more ST

New York State Homes & Community Renewal Opposes HUD's Proposed Rule on Immigration Status Verification in Federal Housing (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's Proposed Rule that mandates immigration status verification for all family members residing in households receiving federal housing assistance. NYSHCR, which coordinates several New York State agencies focused on affordable housing, argues the rule threatens affordable housi more ST

Nez Perce Tribal Chairman Wheeler Urges Stronger Protections in Forest Service Mining Regulations to Safeguard Treaty Rights (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Nez Perce Tribal Chairman Shannon F. Wheeler has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service regarding the agency's proposed revisions to locatable minerals regulations. The Tribe emphasized the importance of the Forest Service updating its regulations to better protect the tribe's treaty-reserved rights and the natural resources on public lands managed by the agency. The Nez Perce Tribe, Lapwai, Idaho, highlighted its historic more ST

NGFA and NAEGA Urge APHIS for Prompt Review of Bayer CropScience's Soybean Deregulation Petition (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Grain and Feed Association and the North American Export Grain Association have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regarding Bayer CropScience's petition to deregulate an insect-resistant soybean developed using genetic engineering. The associations emphasize the need for a science-based biotechnology regulatory policy that encourages innovation while protecting U.S. agriculture's more ST

North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association Urges USDA to Reinstate Blackberry Crop Data Reporting (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service requesting the reinstatement of blackberry crop data reporting. NARBA, a membership organization representing hundreds of growers, researchers, and stakeholders across the U.S. caneberry industry, emphasized the urgent need for the USDA to resume publishing comprehensive blackberry data to support market analysis and polic more ST

North Broward Hospital District Opposes HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- North Broward Hospital District, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing a proposed transition from upfront 340B drug discounts to a rebate-based pricing model. The letter responds to HRSA's Request for Information on a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program that would apply to 25 drugs starting in 2026 and 2027. Broward Health, a public hospital system in Florida participating in the 340B prog more ST

North Carolina Blockchain + AI Backs Treasury's GENIUS Act Regulatory Framework Proposal (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- North Carolina Blockchain + AI, Raleigh, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury in support of the Treasury's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on broad-based principles for assessing whether state-level regulatory regimes are substantially similar to federal regulations under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. NCB+AI expressed endorsement of the Treasury's proposed regulatory framew more ST

North Carolina State University Professor Urges USDA to Reject Expansion of Korean Sweet Potato Imports Over Pest Concerns (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Adrienne M. Gorny, associate professor in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing a proposal to expand sweet potato imports from the Republic of Korea. Gorny's letter highlights two nematode species identified in the agency's own Risk Management Document (RMD) as requiring pest risk management: Ditylenchus destructor and Pratylenchus prat more ST

Northern Nevada HOPES Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Northern Nevada HOPES, Reno, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization cautions that this shift from an upfront discount model to a retrospective rebate system threatens the financial stability of Community Health Centers and jeopardizes patient access to affordable medications. Northern Nevada HOPES, a nonprofit federally qualified hea more ST

Northridge Hospital Medical Center Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Northridge Hospital Medical Center, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital expressed concerns about the shift from an upfront discount model to a rebate model under the 340B drug discount program, arguing that such a change would impose substantial costs and burdens that outweigh any potential benefits. In the letter, Northridge Hospital Medi more ST

Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board Urges Exemption From 340B Model Pilot Program Changes (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, Oregon, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns over the proposed 340B Model Pilot Program. The letter addresses the potential negative impacts on Tribally operated health systems serving 43 federally recognized Indian Tribes across Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The NPAIHB represents Tribal organizations under th more ST

Oaklawn Hospital Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Oaklawn Hospital, Marshall, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. 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 hospital outlined a series of critical questions and concerns regarding the shift from the traditional upfront discount approach to a rebate model that could impact their ability to support vulnerable patient populati more ST

Ochsner Health Urges Caution on 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Ochsner Health submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services raising concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter outlines the potential financial and operational challenges the pilot program could create for hospitals that rely on the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Ochsner Health, which includes 47 hospitals and numerous rural healthcare facilities, emphasi more ST

Ohio State University Hospital Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Ohio State University has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the Health Resources and Services Administration Office of Pharmacy Affairs request for information on a potential 340B rebate model pilot program. OSUH, an academic health center serving a predominantly Medicare and Medicaid patient base, shared extensive concerns about the risks and costs associated with shifting the current 340B drug pricing pro more ST

Onvida Health Yuma Medical Center Highlights Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Onvida Health Yuma Medical Center, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in response to the agency's Request for Information on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter opposes implementing a rebate model to replace the longstanding upfront discount approach utilized by the 340B drug pricing program for covered entities. Onvida Health, located in Yuma, more ST

Open Door Community Health Centers Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Open Door Community Health Centers, Arcata, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization highlighted the operational and financial risks the program poses to Community Health Centers, particularly emphasizing the program's impact on serving low-income, uninsured, and medically underserved patients. The letter outlines that the more ST

Osceola Community Health Services Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Osceola Community Health Services (OCHS), operating under Primary Care Medical Services of Poinciana Inc., Kissimmee, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. OCHS urged the agency to exempt Community Health Centers (CHCs) from participation, arguing that the pilot would threaten their ability to provide affordable medications to vulnerable patient more ST

Owensboro Health Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Owensboro Health Inc. and Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration in response to the Request for Information regarding the 340B Drug Discount Program proposed rebate model. Both entities, nonprofit acute care hospitals operating in Kentucky, highlighted the potential financial and operational impacts of transitioning from the current 340B upfront discount system to a reb more ST

Pacific Environment Urges Stronger EPA Emission Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Pacific Environment, San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants covering Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations. The environmental advocacy organization endorses the EPA's proposed rule changes, which include enhanced flare monitoring, required periodic performance testing for non-flare control devices, and the removal of ex more ST

Pampa Regional Medical Center Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Pampa Regional Medical Center, Texas, 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 proposal to implement a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital expressed concerns over the costs and operational burdens a rebate approach could impose compared to the current upfront discount model historically used in the 340B program. In its letter, Pampa more ST

Parkview Health Warns of Financial and Operational Strain From Proposed 340B Rebate Model (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Parkview Health, Fort Wayne, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about HRSA's proposed implementation of a rebate model under Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act. The 340B program enables covered entities like Parkview to purchase outpatient drugs at discounted prices, supporting vital community health services. In its letter, Parkview detailed the substantial administrative and fina more ST

Peoples Community Health Clinic Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Peoples Community Health Clinic Inc., Clarksville, Iowa, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The clinic urged HRSA to exempt community health centers from participation, citing concerns over financial, operational, and patient access impacts. Peoples Clinic, which has provided primary care services for more than five decades and served over 18,000 patients i more ST

Pet Food Institute Urges USDA to Address Breeding Female Dog Care and Socialization Standards (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Pet Food Institute (PFI), representing major U.S. cat and dog food manufacturers, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regarding standards for the care of breeding female dogs and the importance of socialization and exercise. PFI emphasized the critical nature of nutrition tailored to the breeding life stage, alongside science-based approaches to socialization and exercise, to enhance cani more ST

Phelps Health Raises Concerns Over HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Phelps County Regional Medical Center, operating as Phelps Health, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration outlining concerns and questions regarding the agency's contemplated implementation of a 340B rebate model pilot program. As a participant in the 340B drug pricing program serving rural communities in Missouri, Phelps Health emphasized the potential risks such a shift could pose to crucial healthcare safety nets. Th more ST

Piggott Health System Urges HRSA to Reconsider 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Piggott Health System 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 emphasizes that the proposed shift from the current upfront discount mechanism to a rebate model would negatively impact patient access to critical medications, especially in rural communities. Piggott Health System has participated in the 340B program since 2014, which has allo more ST

Pilgrim's Pride Urges USDA AMS to Reconsider Poultry Grower Payment Systems Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Pilgrim's Pride Corp., Greeley, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service concerning the agency's proposed delay of the effective date for the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems regulation, known as the Grower Pay Rule. The company expressed opposition to the rule's implementation in its current form and called on AMS to use the delay period to reassess whether the regul more ST

Pinto Valley Mining Corp. Criticizes USFS Proposed Locatable Minerals Rule for Hindering Mineral Development (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Pinto Valley Mining Corp., Miami, Arizona, and its parent company Capstone Copper Corp. have submitted a public comment letter to the United States Forest Service expressing concerns about the agency's proposed Locatable Minerals rule. The proposed amendment to 36 CFR Part 228 aims to update regulations governing mining activities on National Forest System lands but, according to Pinto Valley, falls short of Congressional mandates to streamline and expedite permitting for more ST

Plumas County Community Development Commission Opposes HUD's Proposed Eligibility Verification Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Plumas County Community Development Commission, Quincy, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 regarding the verification of eligible status for federal housing assistance. The PCCDC Board of Commissioners, representing a small rural housing authority in California, highlighted concerns about the har more ST

Preston-Taylor Community Health Centers Urges HRSA to Exempt From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Preston-Taylor Community Health Centers Inc., Grafton, West Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The health center highlighted substantial financial, operational, and patient care risks associated with shifting rebate responsibilities from manufacturers to safety-net providers, particularly community health centers. Preston-Taylor Community He more ST

Prevention 305 Inc. Opposes HRSA 340B Rebate Model Pilot, Warns of Patient and Financial Harm (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Prevention 305 Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration Office of Pharmacy Affairs opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The clinic expressed concerns about the administrative and financial burdens the rebate model would impose and the negative impact on their ability to provide comprehensive care to patients living with HIV/AIDS. In the letter, Prevention 305 outlines that the 340B program enables Ryan W more ST

Prism Health North Texas Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Prism Health North Texas, Dallas, 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. The federally qualified health center-look-alike from Texas expressed opposition to including community health centers (CHCs) in the pilot, citing substantial financial, administrative, and operational burdens that would jeopardize patient c more ST

Public Advocates Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Housing Assistance Verification (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Public Advocates Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Verification of Eligible Status." The rule, published in the Federal Register on February 20, 2026, seeks to revise how HUD verifies eligibility for federal housing assistance, with Public Advocates calling for its complete withdrawal. The organization contends that the proposed rule contradicts Section 214 of the Hou more ST

Radiant Industries Urges NRC to Adjust Fee Recovery Structure for Microreactors and Startups (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Radiant Industries LLC, El Segundo, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding the agency's proposed fee schedules and fee recovery rule for Fiscal Year 2026. The letter addresses concerns about the proportionality and predictability of licensing fees for nuclear reactors, particularly advanced microreactors like Radiant's Kaleidos, and advocates for adjustments to the NRC's fee recovery approach to better support more ST

Ranchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America Urges USDA Not to Delay Poultry Grower Payment Systems Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Ranchers Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing the proposed delay of the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems rule. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), a division within USDA, had proposed postponing the rule's effective date, but R-CALF USA called for the agency to implement the rule as scheduled on July 1, 2026. R-CALF USA, represen more ST

Reedsburg Area Medical Center Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Reedsburg Area Medical Center, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to HRSA's proposal to replace the longstanding upfront 340B drug discount model with a rebate-based system. The hospital cautions that moving to a rebate model for 25 specified drugs would impose increased costs and administrative burdens on covered entities that the 340B program was designed to support. The 340B progra more ST

Regions Hospital Raises Concerns Over HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Regions Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing reservations about the potential implementation of a 340B rebate model pilot program. The letter, responding to HRSA's Request for Information on this topic, outlines numerous questions and concerns about the impact such a model could have on safety-net hospitals, patients, and the integrity of the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Regions more ST

Rush Memorial Hospital Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rush Memorial Hospital, Rushville, Indiana, 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 argues that transitioning from the longstanding upfront discount model to a rebate system would impose excessive administrative costs, operational burdens, and financial risks that outweigh any potential benefits. In the letter, the hospital emphasizes that more ST

SAC Health Voices Concerns Over Manufacturer Rebate Models in 340B Drug Pricing Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- SAC Health System, San Bernardino, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding potential changes to the 340B drug pricing program. The organization expressed concerns about the adoption of manufacturer rebate models as an alternative to the traditional upfront 340B pricing mechanism. SAC Health highlighted that the 340B program plays a crucial role in enabling safety-net providers to access discounted medica more ST

Safe Food Coalition Urges USDA to Abandon Proposed Rule on Swine Slaughter Line Speeds (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Safe Food Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing a proposed rule that would eliminate maximum line speeds for swine slaughter establishments under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. The coalition warns that the rule lacks proper safeguards for worker safety and foodborne illness prevention and calls for the agency to prioritize consumer protection over industrial profit. The coalition critiques the rule more ST

Saint Joseph Health Opposes HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Saint Joseph Health, Mishawaka, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration in response to the agency's Request for Information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The faith-based safety-net health system opposed the potential shift from the current upfront discount mechanism to a rebate system under the 340B drug pricing program. Saint Joseph Health emphasized that the upfront discount model, which has been more ST

Salem Health Opposes Shift to Rebate Model in 340B Drug Pricing Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Salem Health, Oregon, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to proposed changes in the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Salem Health's letter to HRSA challenges the agency's consideration of replacing the current upfront discount structure with a rebate-based model for the 340B Program, which provides discounted drugs to eligible hospitals and clinics serving vulnerable populations. Salem Health stated that more ST

Samaritan Urges HHS to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing High Costs and Operational Burdens (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Samaritan, Moses Lake, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed shift from the longstanding upfront discount model of the 340B Drug Pricing Program to a rebate-based model. The letter responds to HRSA's Request for Information on a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, arguing that the proposed rebate mechanism would impose excessive administrative costs and disrupt the hospital's ability to e more ST

San Diego HHS Interim Deputy Chief Henandez Urges HUD to Reconsider Proposed Rule on Verification of Eligible Status (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Elizabeth A. Henandez, interim deputy chief administrative officer of the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing concerns over the agency's proposed rule concerning the verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The proposed rule aims to limit access to prorated housing assistance for mixed-status families, poten more ST

San Francisco-Marin Food Bank Urges USDA to Enhance Food Security Data Collection and Accessibility (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically addressing the Economic Research Service Request for Information on statistical data, analysis, and research. The organization highlighted the critical role USDA data plays in its efforts to address food insecurity affecting approximately one in five Californians, emphasizing the need for improved data to better serve vulnerable populati more ST

Sanford Health Urges HRSA to Abandon 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging the agency to completely abandon its proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Sanford Health highlighted concerns that the rebate model runs counter to the original intent of the 340B Drug Pricing Program and poses risks to the program's sustainability and the financial viability of safety-net providers. Sanford Health's letter emphasiz more ST

Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense Center Opposes HUD Rule on Mixed-Status Family Housing Assistance (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense Center has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule revising the verification of eligible status for federally assisted housing. The letter argues that the rule, which would eliminate the existing prorated rent system for mixed-status families, is harmful and flawed. Under current regulations established by the Housing and Community D more ST

Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Chair Martinez Opposes HUD Proposal to Exclude Mixed-Status Households From Section 8 Housing (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Monica Martinez, chair of the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to proposed regulations that would bar mixed-status households from participating in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The board emphasized the potential profound negative effects on the county, which is grappling with an acute affordable housing shortage. The publ more ST

Seattle Indian Health Board Opposes HRSA's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing Financial and Patient Care Impacts (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Seattle Indian Health Board has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter expresses concerns about how this pilot program would negatively affect Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), particularly those serving American Indian and Alaska Native populations through the Indian health care system. SIHB, an Urban more ST

Self-Help Credit Union Challenges Proposed Amendments to NCUA Credit Union Conversion Rules (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Self-Help Credit Union, Durham, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration concerning proposed amendments to 12 CFR Part 708a, which govern the conversion of federally insured credit unions to Mutual Savings Banks. The two credit unions jointly manage $4.5 billion in assets, serving more than 230,000 member-owners across nearly 80 branches in ten states. The organizations expressed their opposition to the proposed ch more ST

Sentient Futures Urges Inclusion of Animals in Automated Driving Systems Regulation (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sentient Futures Inc., San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration addressing gaps in the current draft of the United Nations Global Technical Regulation on Automated Driving Systems. The letter highlights the omission of explicit references to animals as "other road users" within the regulatory framework, which could lead to ambiguity in safety obligations for ADS more ST

Simmons Prepared Foods Advocates for Expanded Poultry Line Speeds Under USDA Inspection Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Simmons Prepared Foods Inc., Siloam Springs, Arkansas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service concerning the agency's regulations on maximum line speed rates for young chicken and turkey establishments operating under the New Poultry Inspection System. The company emphasizes the success of the NPIS, the evolution of poultry processing technology, and the potential benefits of permitting increased line more ST

Siouxland Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Siouxland Community Health Center, Sioux City, Iowa, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. SCHC, a community health center serving over 34,000 patients in Iowa, warns that shifting the rebate responsibility from drug manufacturers to safety-net providers would destabilize pharmacy operations nationwide and threaten access to affordable medications more ST

Sonoma Valley Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sonoma Valley Community Health Center, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. SVCHC highlights the financial, operational, and patient care risks that the pilot would impose on community health centers nationwide, urging HRSA to exempt CHCs from participation to protect their mission of serving vulnerable populations. SVCHC emphasizes that more ST

South32 Hermosa Urges U.S. Forest Service to Expedite Exploration in Locatable Minerals Rulemaking (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- South32 Hermosa Inc., Tucson, Arizona, submitted a public comment letter to the United States Forest Service regarding the agency's proposed revisions to the Locatable Minerals rule under 36 CFR Part 228. South32 Hermosa represents one of the nation's leading undeveloped mineral projects, located in Arizona, and is a significant source of zinc, lead, silver, and manganese critical to U.S. needs. In its letter, South32 Hermosa highlighted that the proposed USFS Locatable more ST

Southern California Rental Housing Association Raises Concerns Over HUD Immigration Verification Proposal (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Southern California Rental Housing Association, San Diego, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development addressing the proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status." SCRHA represents rental housing owners, managers, and developers throughout Southern California, managing or owning over 145,000 units. The association expressed concerns about how the proposed immigration more ST

Southern Tier Community Health Center Network Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Southern Tier Community Health Center Network Inc., Olean, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization cautions that the pilot, by shifting rebate responsibilities from manufacturers to safety-net providers like community health centers, threatens to destabilize pharmacy operations and access to affordable medications for vulnerable populations nati more ST

Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. As a rural Disproportionate Share Hospital serving medically vulnerable populations in Mississippi and neighboring Louisiana, SMRMC emphasizes that the 340B program's current structure is critical to sustaining access to care in its community. The letter asserts that more ST

Spectrum Health Services Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Spectrum Health Services Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Spectrum emphasized that the pilot threatens the financial stability and mission-critical services of Community Health Centers, which rely heavily on the 340B program to provide affordable medications and comprehensive care. Spectrum detailed profound operati more ST

SpendMend Opposes Shift to Rebate Model for 340B Drug Pricing Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- SpendMend LLC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's consideration of a rebate-based model to replace the current upfront discount structure under the 340B drug pricing program. The letter addresses HRSA's Request for Information concerning a pilot program that would apply rebate pricing to 25 drugs starting in 2026 and 2027. SpendMend stresses that the 340B program has relied on up more ST

St. Anne's Family Services Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Housing Verification (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- St. Anne's Family Services, a nonprofit organization serving vulnerable families in Los Angeles County, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the department's proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status (FR-6524)." The organization urged HUD to reconsider policy changes that could inadvertently heighten housing instability for families with more ST

St. John's Hospitals Oppose HRSA's Proposed Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- St. John's Regional Medical Center and St. John's Hospital Camarillo submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the introduction of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospitals criticized the agency's Request for Information on replacing the longstanding upfront discount model under the 340B drug pricing program with a rebate-based system. In the letter, St. John's hospitals emphasized their role as more ST

St. Joseph Health Burleson Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Proposed by HRSA (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- St. Joseph Health Burleson, Caldwell, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration addressing the agency's Request for Information on a proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The faith-based hospital emphasized the role the existing 340B upfront discount system plays in supporting care for low-income and underinsured patients. In its letter, St. Joseph Health Burleson expressed opposition to replacing the longstanding up more ST

St. Luke's Health Opposes HRSA's Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's Request for Information regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital, a faith-based nonprofit serving East Texas, urged HRSA to maintain the existing upfront discount model used in the 340B program instead of adopting a rebate system. In its letter to HRSA, St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin ou more ST

Star Community Health Urges HRSA to Halt 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Star Community Health submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike, serving over 52,000 patients annually across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, emphasized that the program threatens their pharmacy operations and financial stability. The letter detailed concerns that shifting the responsibility for drug discounts fr more ST

Suncoast Community Health Centers Oppose HRSA's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Citing Financial and Operational Risks (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Suncoast Community Health Centers Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter highlights that the proposed shift to a rebate model threatens the financial stability and operational capacity of community health centers nationwide, including Suncoast, which serves tens of thousands of vulnerable patients in Hillsborough County, Florida. Sunc more ST

Swedish Covenant Health Warns of Substantial Costs in Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Swedish Covenant Health, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The hospital argues that replacing the existing upfront discount model with a rebate mechanism would impose costly administrative burdens and threaten the financial viability of its services. In the letter, Swedish more ST

Takeda Pharmaceuticals Urges HRSA to Reapprove and Expand 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Cambridge, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The company emphasized the importance of promptly reapproving the rebate model to enhance program integrity and ensure increased access to care for vulnerable patients. Takeda, a global biopharmaceutical firm, highlighted data limitations in the 340B program and detailed how a rebate mod more ST

Tampa General Hospital Urges HRSA to Maintain Upfront Discount Structure in 340B Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Tampa General Hospital submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the implementation of a rebate-based model within the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The hospital called on HRSA to retain the existing upfront discount mechanisms, which it argued better enable covered entities to extend federal resources and enhance care access for vulnerable populations. Tampa General Hospital, more ST

Tarrant County Hospital District Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Tarrant County Hospital District submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the agency's proposal to implement a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The letter argues that the current upfront discount mechanism, which has been in place for decades, should be preserved to allow covered entities to maximize federal resources for patient care. The hospital district warns that adopting a rebate model would int more ST

TCC Family Health Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- TCC Family Health, Long Beach, California, 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 urges HRSA to exempt Community Health Centers from participation, citing concerns about operational, financial, and patient care risks posed by the proposed shift from upfront discounts to a rebate-based system. In the letter, TCC Family Health outlines more ST

Terrebonne General Health System Urges HRSA to Maintain Upfront Discount Model in 340B Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Terrebonne General Health System 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 was in response to HRSA's Request for Information on the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization emphasized that the longstanding upfront discount model under the 340B program is effective and that any transition to a rebate mechanism would impose exce more ST

Textile Rental Services Association Calls for IRS Clarification on Substantial Transformation in Industrial Laundering (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Textile Rental Services Association, Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service urging clarification on the "substantial transformation" criterion under Notice 2026-16 issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS. The letter highlights the need for guidance recognizing industrial and commercial laundering operations as qualifying production activities eligible for special depreciation allowances established by Sect more ST

Thunder Bay Community Health Service Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Thunder Bay Community Health Service Inc., Hillman, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. TBCHS highlighted substantial operational and financial risks posed to community health centers under the pilot, urging HRSA to exempt such centers from participation. TBCHS warned that shifting rebate responsibilities from manufacturers to safety-net prov more ST

Thundermist Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Thundermist Health Center, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter outlines concerns that the pilot would impose severe financial and administrative burdens on community health centers nationwide, jeopardizing their ability to provide medication and essential healthcare services to vulnerable patient populations. Th more ST

Tigerlily Foundation Advocates for Rebate Model in 340B Program to Protect Vulnerable Patients (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Tigerlily Foundation, Aldie, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging the adoption of a rebate model within the 340B drug discount program. The foundation expressed concern that the program's original intent-to help safety-net hospitals provide affordable care to vulnerable patients-is being undermined as hospitals benefit financially without passing savings onto those in need. In the letter addressed to H more ST

Titus Regional Medical Center Opposes Shift to 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Titus Regional Medical Center, Pleasant, Texas, 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 proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter articulates concerns about the significant financial and operational burdens that a switch from the current upfront discount model to a rebate mechanism would impose on covered entities participating in the 340B drug more ST

Tri-Area Community Health Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Tri-Area Community Health, Laurel Fork, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging the agency to exempt Community Health Centers from the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The letter highlighted concerns that the pilot would destabilize CHC pharmacy operations, introduce financial and administrative burdens, and threaten medication access for vulnerable populations served by CHCs. TACH emphasized that th more ST

Tri-Cities Community Health Urges HRSA To Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Tri-Cities Community Health, Pasco, Washington state, issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. TCCH highlighted severe operational and financial risks the pilot program would impose on community health centers nationwide, emphasizing the program's foundational role in delivering affordable medications to vulnerable populations. The organization warned tha more ST

Trinity Community Health Centers Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Trinity Community Health Centers of Louisiana, Bossier City, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization emphasized the potential operational and financial risks the model poses to community health centers and the vulnerable patients they serve. Trinity Community Health Centers highlighted that the 340B program has been essential for CHCs to p more ST

TrueCare Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- TrueCare, San Marcos, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. TrueCare argues that the pilot program threatens the financial stability and operational viability of Community Health Centers, potentially undermining their ability to provide essential health services and affordable medications to vulnerable populations. In the letter, TrueCar more ST

Tyler Family Circle of Care Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Tyler Family Circle of Care, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. FCC urges HRSA to exempt Community Health Centers from this pilot because of the potential logistical, financial, and operational burdens that could impair their ability to deliver care to vulnerable populations. In the letter, FCC outlines the complexity of transitioning from the more ST

UMC Health System Opposes HRSA Proposal for 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- UMC Health System, Alto, New Mexico, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. UMC, a super safety net county hospital system serving West Texas, Eastern New Mexico, Southern Colorado, and the Oklahoma Panhandle, outlined concerns about the financial, operational, and patient access risks presented by switching from the existing 340B upfront discount structure to a rebate-ba more ST

UNC Health Urges HHS to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Proposal (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- UNC Health, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in response to the agency's Request for Information regarding the potential implementation of a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The program would replace the established upfront 340B drug discount with a retrospective rebate mechanism, particularly for drugs affected by the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program under the Inflation Reduction Act more ST

Union Community Health Center Urges HRSA Not to Implement 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Union Community Health Center, Bronx, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. UNION emphasized that the 340B program is vital to providing affordable healthcare and medications to vulnerable populations and expressed grave concerns about the financial and operational impacts a rebate model would impose on community health centers. Union Community Health Center o more ST

United Food & Commercial Workers International Union Urges USDA to Reject Proposed Swine Line Speed Increases Over Worker Safety Concerns (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service opposing the agency's proposed rule to allow swine processing plants to set their own line speeds under the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System. The UFCW, representing approximately 30,000 workers handling 71% of the hogs processed in the U.S., warns that raising or deregulating line speeds beyond the c more ST

United Neighborhood Health Services Urges HRSA to Reject 340B Rebate Model Pilot Over Patient and Financial Concerns (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- United Neighborhood Health Services Inc., Nashville, Tennessee, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization highlights concerns regarding financial burdens, operational complexity, and risks to patient access that would arise if covered entities were required to purchase drugs at full cost and await rebates later. Neighborhood Health is a federally qualif more ST

UnitedHealth Group Urges CMS to Enhance Fraud Prevention Measures Across Healthcare Programs (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- UnitedHealth Group, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services responding to the agency's Request for Information on combating fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare. UHG detailed a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at improving program integrity across Medicare, Medicaid, and other health coverage programs. In its letter, UHG highlighted the substantial financial losses due to fraud, citing ove more ST

Unity Care Northwest Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot in Letter to HRSA (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Unity Care Northwest has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the proposed 340B rebate model pilot program. The letter articulates the challenges and risks the organization anticipates if the rebate model replaces the current upfront discount structure. Unity Care Northwest serves approximately 24,000 patients annually, many living at or below the Federal Poverty Guideline threshold. The nonprofit health center em more ST

University of California Law Student Urges HUD To Withdraw Proposed Mixed Status Housing Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Adelaide L. Apostol, a law student at the University of California Irvine, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule on verification of eligible status under Section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980, arguing the measure should be withdrawn. The current Section 214 framework prohibits assistance to undocumented household members but allows prorated housing benefits to mixed-st more ST

University of Michigan Law Scholar Urges Labor Department to Revise Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rule (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Andrew Stawasz, faculty fellow at the University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration emphasizing the need to reconsider how mortality and morbidity risks are monetized in the proposed regulatory framework. In the letter, Stawasz applauded EBSA's prediction that the rule could enhance prescription drug adherence and thus reduce morbidity risks but insisted the agency more ST

Upstate Niagara Cooperative Highlights USDA Data Needs in Public Comment Letter (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Upstate Niagara Cooperative Inc., Buffalo, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service in response to the agency's Request for Information on statistical data, analysis, and research. The cooperative, comprised of approximately 230 dairy farmers across New York and New England, stressed the importance of USDA data in supporting forecasting, pricing analysis, policy interpretation, and decision-making with more ST

Valley Professionals Community Health Center Urges HRSA To Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Valley Professionals Community Health Center, Clinton, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration articulating opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization expressed concerns that the pilot program threatens the financial and operational stability of community health centers nationwide, as it would shift the responsibility of managing rebates from drug manufacturers to the safety-net more ST

Valley-Wide Health Systems Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Valley-Wide Health Systems Inc., Alamosa, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (HHS Docket No.: HRSA-2026-03042). Valley-Wide detailed the potentially destabilizing financial, operational, and patient care impacts the program could have on CHCs like itself, which serve tens of thousands of vulnerable patients across expansive rural areas. As a more ST

Variety Care Raises Concerns Over Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Variety Care, Oklahoma City, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration outlining significant concerns about the agency's proposed 340B rebate model pilot program. The letter highlights the potential financial and operational burdens the model could impose on the organization and the patients it serves. Variety Care emphasized that the 340B program has been pivotal in delivering affordable healthcare to nearly 89,000 Oklahom more ST

Vecino Health Centers Urges HRSA to Exempt Community Health Centers from 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Vecino Health Centers, Houston, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization outlined numerous operational and financial risks the pilot poses to federally qualified health centers, such as community health centers, which serve vulnerable populations nationwide. Vecino Health Centers emphasized that the 340B program has been essential fo more ST

Via Care Community Health Center Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Via Care Community Health Center submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Via Care emphasizes that this shift would destabilize community health centers' pharmacy operations nationwide, threatening their mission to serve vulnerable populations with affordable medications. Via Care details anticipated financial losses including a projected $1.3 million defi more ST

Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association Urges Balanced Approach to CMS CRUSH Initiative (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing support for efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse through the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH). While endorsing stronger program integrity, VHHA emphasized the need for policies that avoid unintended consequences for legitimate providers, patient access, and healthcare operations. Representing 26 more ST

Virginia Tech Intern Calls for Protections of Alaska Subsistence Rights (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Emelia Crump, an intern at the Virginia Tech Center for Sustainable Engagement in the Arctic, Blacksburg, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior supporting protections for rural subsistence rights under a federal program review. The Federal Subsistence Management Program, established under Title VIII of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, ensures priority access to subsistence resources for rural Alaskans. Approximately more ST

Vocational Instruction Project Community Services Urges HRSA to Exempt CHCs From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Vocational Instruction Project Community Services Inc., Bronx, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration urging exemption of community health centers from the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. VIP highlighted operational and financial risks associated with the rebate model, arguing it threatens the stability of CHC pharmacy operations and patient access to affordable medications. The 340B Drug Pricing Program more ST

Waymo Calls for NHTSA to Modernize Transmission Shift Display Rules for Autonomous Vehicles (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Waymo, Mountain View, California, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urging updates to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 102 to better accommodate automated driving systems and driverless vehicle configurations. The submitted letter responds to NHTSA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which proposes modifications that would remove certain regulatory requirements for transmission shift position displays in vehicles more ST

Waymo Urges NHTSA to Update Safety Standards for Autonomous Vehicles (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Waymo, Mountain View, California, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration responding to NHTSA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at modernizing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Nos. 103 and 104. These standards currently address windshield defrosting, defogging, wiping, and washing systems, which were originally designed with human-driven vehicles in mind. Waymo supports revisions that would exempt autonomous vehicl more ST

West Virginia Primary Care Association Opposes Mandatory 340B Rebate Model Pilot (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The West Virginia Primary Care Association, Charleston, representing 33 Community Health Centers serving over 580,000 patients, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed mandatory 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. WVPCA detailed concerns that the rebate model would significantly harm CHCs' financial viability and ability to deliver essential services to low-income and uninsured populations. more ST

Western Center on Law & Poverty Opposes HUD's Mixed Status Rule Proposal (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Western Center on Law and Poverty, Los Angeles, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed "mixed status rule" under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. This Proposed Rule aims to modify eligibility verification for HUD-subsidized housing, requiring all household members to prove U.S. citizenship, national status, or eligible immigration status for tenancy more ST

White River Health Urges HRSA to Abandon Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- White River Health, Batesville, Arkansas, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing serious concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital, which has participated in the 340B Drug Pricing Program since 2009, highlighted the significant financial, operational, and patient access challenges the rebate model would impose on its institution and urged the agency to reconsider the approach. Accor more ST

Wickenburg Community Hospital Urges HRSA to Maintain Current 340B Upfront Discount Model (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Wickenburg Community Hospital, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing any transition from the existing upfront discount model to a rebate-based mechanism under the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital emphasizes that the current discount system has functioned effectively for decades to help critical access hospitals like itself stretch federal resources to serve more patients. In the letter, th more ST

Woodlawn Hospital Opposes Shift to Rebate Model in 340B Drug Pricing Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to HRSA's consideration of replacing the longstanding upfront discount structure of the 340B Drug Pricing Program with a rebate-based model. The letter outlines concerns over the increased administrative burdens, higher costs, and cash flow challenges such a shift would create for safety-net providers serving low-income and und more ST

Wright Center Calls for Exemption of Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education, collectively known as The Wright Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, have submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The Wright Center urged HRSA to exempt Community Health Centers from this program to safeguard the financial stability of safety-net providers and protect access to care for vu more ST

ZKProva Inc. Urges Treasury to Include Technical Interoperability Standards in Stablecoin Regulation Equivalence Criteria (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- ZKProva Inc., San Jose, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing the proposed rulemaking for state-level regulatory regime equivalence under the GENIUS Act. The company stressed that the Treasury's current principles for determining whether a state regulatory framework is "substantially similar" to the federal standard should encompass interoperability and federation technical standards to avoid fragmentation of t more ST

Zoox Supports NHTSA Proposal to Modernize Vehicle Safety Standards for Autonomous Vehicles (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Zoox Inc., Foster City, California, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking to update Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Nos. 103 and 104. These standards currently mandate windshield wipers and defrosters, requirements that Zoox argues are outdated for automated driving system-equipped vehicles without manual driving controls. Zoox highlighted in the letter that traditional sa more ST

Zufall Health Urges HRSA To Exempt Community Health Centers From 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (10)

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Zufall Health, Dover, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization warned that the program poses severe financial and operational risks to community health centers nationwide, threatening their ability to provide affordable medications to vulnerable patient populations. Zufall Health emphasized that the 340B program is essential for more ST