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Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules Newsletter for 2026-09-19 ( 141 items )  
10 Health, Environmental Groups Urge EPA to Protect At-Risk Populations Through Updated Nitrogen Dioxide Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 15, 2026 Lee Zeldin, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency William J. Clinton Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: EPA's Draft Integrated Science Assessment to Support the Review of the Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen (Docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0317) Our organizations strongly support more ST

3 University of Arkansas Agriculture Professors Urge EPA to Approve Iptriazopyrid for Rice Weed Control (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Crop Science Research Center 1354 West Altheimer Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704 September 15, 2026 Charles "Billy" Smith, Director Registration Division (7505P) Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: USDA Comments on Iptriazopyrid; EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-1784. Dear Mr. Smith: This letter s more ST

5 Public Health Groups Urge FDA to Finalize Rule Extending Tobacco Registration and Enforcement to Foreign Manufacturers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Submitted via regulations.gov RE: Comments in Docket No. FDA-2025-N-7130, "Establishment Registration and Product Listing for Tobacco Products" Proposed Rule, 91 Fed. Reg. 39,168 (June 29, 2026) The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, Campaign for Tobac more ST

ABA Coding Coalition Urges CMS to Add New Adaptive Behavior Services Codes to Permanent Telehealth List (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 September 11, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Payment Schedule and Other more ST

Abbott Supports Transparency and Policy Reforms in CMS Proposed Rule for 2027 Home Health Payment System (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Attention: CMS-1844-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the Expanded HH Value-Based Purchasing Model; Medicare Provider Enr more ST

AdaptHealth Urges CMS to Establish Safe Harbors for Country of Origin Reporting in Bidding Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 555 East North Lane, Suite 5075 adapthealth.com Conshohocken, PA 19428 P 610 424 4515 August 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P Dear Dr. Oz, AdaptHealth appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prosp more ST

Adoration Health Urges CMS to Implement Cumulative Market Basket Forecast Error Adjustments (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 805 N. Whittington Pkwy., Louisville, KY 40222 adorationhealth.com 1 August 31, 2026 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: CMS-1844-P, Calendar Year 2027 Home H more ST

Aegis Therapies Urges CMS to Integrate Palliative Therapy Care and Implement Outcome-Oriented Advance Care Planning (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 Dr Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Department of Health and Human Services Room 445-G, Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: (CMS-1844-P): Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program  more ST

Agile Vector Urges SBA to Track Active Supplier Retention and Prevent Contract Consolidation Under Reclassified Small Categories (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. RE: Small Business Size Standards RIN 3245-AI67 / Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 To the U.S. Small Business Administration: My name is Chris Moffitt, and I am the founder and owner of Agile Vector, LLC, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) providing professional training and program suppor more ST

AGM Marine Contractors Urges SBA to Maintain Specialized Dredging Exception and Equipment Ownership Safeguards (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. MARINE CONTRACTORS, INC. Physical: 7 Fish Island, New Bedford, MA 02740 Mailing: 30 Echo Road, Mashpee, MA 02649 Phone: (508) 477-8801 Fax: (508) 477-8804 equal opportunity employer www.agmmarine.com September 16, 2026 Mr. Ryan Lambert United States Small Business Administration 409 Third Street, SW, Mail Code 6530 Washington, DC 20416 Ref.: Proposed more ST

Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders Urges CMS to Exclude Ostomy and Urological Supplies From Competitive Bidding (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 5225 Pooks Hill Rd | Suite 627S | Bethesda, MD 20814 T 301.530.7846 | C 301.802.1410 woundcarestakeholders.org August 31, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Calendar Y more ST

Alliance on Hospital Reimbursement Urges CMS to Withdraw Blanket Retroactive Enrollment Revocation Policies (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C. 500 N. Meridian Street, Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46204-1293 https://www.hallrender.com ALLIANCE ON HOSPITAL REIMBURSEMENT August 31, 2026 Via: www.regulations.gov The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 more ST

Allina Health Urges CMS to Establish Standardized Dedicated Benefit and Innovation Center Demonstration for Community-Based Palliative Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Page 1 of 14 Allina Health . Department of Public Affairs . 2925 Chicago Avenue, MR 10785 . Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321 August 31, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 RE: Medicare Program: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health  more ST

Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Urges CMS to Limit Scope of Medicare Enrollment Revocations and Focus on Evidence-Based Fraud Prevention (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services CMS-1844-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Medicare Program; Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule and Related Program Integrity Provisions Dear Administrator Oz: The Ambulatory Surgery C more ST

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Urges CMS to Narrow Proposed Managing Employee Definition in Provider Enrollment Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Dentists who provide snoring and sleep apnea solutions August 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for more ST

American Association for Homecare Urges CMS to Retain Objective Regulatory Factors for Billing Abuse Revocations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. aahomecare.org 2611 S Clark St, Ste 600 Arlington, VA 22202 Connect. Advocate. Empower. Submitted electronically to www.regulations.gov August 31, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Re: Comments on CMS-1844-P, "Calendar Year 2027 Home He more ST

American Burn Association Urges CMS to Protect Burn Care Funding Amid Proposed Payment Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Payment Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Pa more ST

American Carbon Alliance Urges EPA to Approve Class VI Permits for One Earth Sequestration Project to Boost Rural Economy and Reduce Emissions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 15, 2026 United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 77 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago, Illinois 60604-3590 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov Re: Support for One Earth Sequestration, LLC UIC Class VI Wells Docket ID No. EPA-R05-OW-2026-6569 To Whom It May Concern: The American Carbon Alliance (ACA) is a broad coalition repr more ST

American Carbon Alliance Urges EPA to Approve Class VI Permits for One Earth Sequestration Project to Boost Rural Economy and Reduce Emissions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 15, 2026 United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 77 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago, Illinois 60604-3590 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov Re: Support for One Earth Sequestration, LLC UIC Class VI Wells Docket ID No. EPA-R05-OW-2026-6569 To Whom It May Concern: The American Carbon Alliance (ACA) is a broad coalition repr more ST

American Carbon Alliance Urges EPA to Approve Class VI Permits for One Earth Sequestration Project to Boost Rural Economy and Reduce Emissions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 15, 2026 United States Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 77 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago, Illinois 60604-3590 Re: Support for One Earth Sequestration, LLC UIC Class VI Wells Docket ID No. EPA-R05-OW-2026-6569 To Whom It May Concern: The American Carbon Alliance (ACA) is a broad coalition representing farmers, ethanol producers, agricultur more ST

American Chiropractic Association Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Fifty Percent Modifier Twenty-Five Payment Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Payment Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Paym more ST

American Clinical Laboratory Association Urges CMS to Retain Objective Regulatory Factors for Billing Abuse Revocations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 30, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, Maryland 21244-8013 Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the Expanded HH Value-Based Pur more ST

American College of Cardiology Urges Clarification on Medicare Enrollment Revocation Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the Expanded HH Va more ST

American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association Urges CMS to Maintain Objective Billing Abuse Safeguards (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Rhonda Abbott . Chair, AMRPA Board of Directors Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation & Research 1250 Connecticut Avenue NW, Eighth Floor . Washington, DC 20036 . info@amrpa.org August 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: more ST

American Mountain Guides Association Urges USDA to Retain 2001 Roadless Rule to Protect Mountain Guiding Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 16, 2026 Director Ecosystem Management Coordination U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 Re: American Mountain Guides Association Comments on the Draft EIS and Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule; Docket No. FS-2025-0001; RIN 0596-AD66 To the USDA Forest Serv more ST

American Pharmacists Association Urges CMS to Recognize Pharmacist Contributions in Remote Patient Monitoring and Quality Models (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 200 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20201 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Attention: CMS-1844-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 RE: [Docket No. CMS-1844-P] Calendar Year 2027 Ho more ST

American Society of Acupuncturists Urges CMS to Reject Competing Private Code Sets and Inpatient Procedure Classifications (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Proposed Public Comment - Retain CPT as the National Coding Standard Re: CMS-1848-P - CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Request for Information Regarding Current Procedural Terminology (CPT(R)) Dear Administrator: On behalf of the American Society of Acupuncturists, which represents licensed acupuncturists, we appreciate the opportunity to submit comm more ST

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Urges CMS to Incorporate Communication Access and Functional Outcomes in Quality Reporting Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 2200 Research Boulevard - Rockville, MD 20850-3289 - actioncenter@asha.org - 301-296-5700 - www.asha.org August 31, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 RE: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment Syste more ST

American Thoracic Society Urges EPA to Empanel Specialized Medical Experts for Air Quality Review Panels (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 15, 2026 Lee Zeldin Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington D.C. 20460 RE: Docket (EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0317) Administrator Zeldin, On behalf of the 20,000 members of the American Thoracic Society, we appreciate the opportunity to submit comments on the Draft Integrated Science Assessment to Support the more ST

API LLC Urges SBA to Evaluate Apparel Manufacturing Codes Independently at Six Digit Level (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. API, LLC Small Business - Military Apparel Manufacturer September 15, 2026 Ryan Lambert Associate Administrator Office of Government Contracting and Business Development U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW Washington, DC 20416 Comments on Proposed Small Business Size Standards Re: RIN 3245-AI67; Docket No. SBA-2026-0199; 91 Fed. Reg. 53 more ST

Association for Advanced Crop Protection Urges EPA to Fund Scale-Up of Electrical Systems and Bioherbicides to Replace Chemical Desiccants (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ASSOCIATION FOR ADVANCED CROP PROTECTION Virginia, U.S. 501(c) (3) www.cropprotect.org | henry@cropprotect.org September 12, 2026 Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-3862 - Innovation Challenge: Alternatives to Conventional Pesticides for Crop Desiccation Dear EPA Review Team,  more ST

Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists Urges CMS to Align Supervision Requirements for Health Coaching and Rural Clinics (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P) Dear Administrator Oz: The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Spec more ST

Babyscripts Urges CMS to Preserve Granular Remote Patient Monitoring Codes Alongside Unbundled Maternity Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Sep 11, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Re: CMS-1848-P-CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule: Remote Patient Monitoring and Maternity Care Coding Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of Babyscripts, thank you for the opportunity to comment on more ST

Bayada Home Health Care Urges CMS to Adopt Risk-Based Oversight and Reject Geographic Revocations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services RE: CMS-1844-P Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of our clients, employees, and caregivers across the country, BAYADA Home Health Care appreciates the opportunity to provi more ST

Bayada Home Health Care Urges CMS to Establish Interim Relief for States Impacted by Hospital Cost-Containment Models (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comment on CY 2027 HH PPS Proposed Rule CMS-1844-P August 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Medicare Program; Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Reque more ST

BJC Health Raises Concerns Over 2027 Home Health Payment and Policy Proposals (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 Dr. Mehmut Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services ATTN: CMS-1844-P Mailstop C4-26-05 7500 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the Expanded HH Valu more ST

California Sleep Society Urges CMS to Appropriately Value Unattended Sleep Testing Codes and Resources (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Re: File Code CMS-1848-P, Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; M more ST

CareSimple Urges CMS to Incorporate Actual Costs and Preserve Service Differentiation in Remote Monitoring Payment Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CareSimple Inc. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida September 14, 2026 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov (Docket No. CMS-2026-2377) The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: CMS-1848-P - CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Sched more ST

CCS Medical Urges CMS to Streamline Form C Reporting for Durable Medical Equipment Competitive Bidding (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 160 Fountain Pkwy. N., Suite 200, St. Petersburg, FL 33716-1205 972.628.2100 ccsmed.com August 31, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requi more ST

Chiesi USA Urges CMS to Revise Home Infusion Policy to Improve Patient Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. WWW.CHIESIUSA.COM CHIESI USA, Inc. 175 Regency Woods Place, Suite 600 Cary, NC 27518 Tel.: +1 (919) 678-6611 Fax: +1 (919) 678-6599 August 27, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850  more ST

Child Action Urges HHS to Rescind Proposed Rule Threatening Head Start Quality Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 10540 White Rock Road, #180, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916.369.0191 www.childaction.org September 16, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington DC, 20201 Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (RIN 0970-AD30) Dear Secretary Kennedy: Child Ac more ST

Cintel Urges SBA to Adopt Moderated Interim Ceilings to Prevent Mid-Tier Defense Contractor Influx (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CINTEL, INC. 4100 Market Street SW | Huntsville, Alabama 35808 | 256-213-1600 | www.cintel-inc.com September 16, 2026 The Honorable Kelly Loeffler Administrator U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street, SW Washington, DC 20416 Re: Comments of Cintel, Inc. on Small Business Size Standards; RIN 3245-AI67; Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 Dear Administrator more ST

Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District Urges Forest Service to Reject Roadless Rule Rescission to Prevent Backcountry Wildfire Ignitions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Formal Comment Letter Date: August 27, 2026 Attn: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Attn: Roadless Rule Comments / RIN 0596-AD66 Federal Rulemaking Portal: Docket FS-2025-0001-2238669 Re: Public Comment in Strong Opposition to the Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Docket ID: FS-2025-0001-223869) To Whom It May Conc more ST

Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation Urges CMS to Retain Objective Standards for Billing Abuse Revocations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1250 Connecticut Ave. NW, Eighth Floor Washington, DC 20036 www.preserverehab.org 202-466-6550 August 31, 2026 SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation's Comments in Response to the 2027 Proposals Impacting M more ST

Coalition to Transform Advanced Care Urges CMS to Evaluate Payment Adequacy and Caregiver Burden in Home Palliative Models (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-4201-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the Expanded HH Value-Based Purchasing Model; Medicare Provider Enrollment, Durab more ST

Colorado Dermatologic Society Urges CMS to Retain Indirect Practice Cost Index Within Practice Expense Methodology (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes  more ST

Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network Urges CMS to Remove Direct Employment Mandates for Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Polici more ST

Connected Health Initiative Urges CMS to Prevent Low Utilization Payment Penalties for Virtual Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, District of Columbia 20201 RE: Comments of the Connected Health Initiative to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on the Medicare Program Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment Sy more ST

Cooper University Medicine Professor Introcaso Urges CMS to Retain Indirect Practice Cost Index Scaling in Practice Expense Calculations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 9/12/26 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B P more ST

Delaware Nation Industries & Investments Criticizes SBA Proposal to Significantly Increase Small Business Size Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 16, 2026 Ryan Lambert, Associate Administrator Office of Government Contracting and Business Development Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530 Washington, DC 20416 Re: Proposed "Small Business Size Standards" Rule (Docket No. SBA-2026-0199) Dear Mr. Lambert: Delaware Nation Industries & Investments (DNI) respectfully submits c more ST

Dexcom Urges CMS to Limit Use of Country of Origin Data and Base 2028 Bid Limits on Projected Fee Schedule (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 6340 Sequence Drive San Diego, CA 92121 T: 858.200.0200 F: 858.200.0201 www.dexcom.com August 31, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Req more ST

Diabetes Leadership Council, Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition Urge CMS to Require Contract Suppliers Carry All Prescribed Diabetes Device Brands (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Diabetesleadership.org Diabetespac.org August 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Pro more ST

Diabetes Technology Access Coalition Urges CMS to Delay Home Health Payment System Changes Over Safety and Security Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: The Diabetes Technology Access Coalition's Comments to the Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule (CMS-1844-P) Dear Administrator Oz, more ST

DNV Healthcare Urges CMS to Clarify Provider Applicability and Reconsider Managing Employee Reporting Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. DNV Healthcare USA Inc. | 19219 Katy Freeway, Suite 175, Houston TX 77094 | www.dnvhealthcare.com August 31, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Secretary Department of Health and Human Services The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 21244 ATTENTION: CMS-1844-P Dear Secreta more ST

DTSV Inc. Urges SBA to Finalize Size Standard Increases to Support Diversified Midsize Federal Contractors (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. DTSV, Inc. | Public Comment | RIN 3245-AI67 | 1 September 15, 2026 Ryan Lambert Associate Administrator Office of Government Contracting and Business Development U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530 Washington, DC 20416 RE: Proposed Rule, Small Business Size Standards RIN: 3245-AI67 Docket No.: SBA-2026-0199 FR Citation: 91 FR 5374 more ST

Embolx Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Correct Practice Expense Valuation Calculation for New Embolization Procedure Code (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 530 Lakeside Dr. #150, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 | 408-990-2949 | customercare@embolx.com September 11, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 Re: Proposed CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule and Topics Related to HCPCS Code G0577 Dear more ST

ExcelaCare Home Health & Hospice Urges CMS to Refine Enrollment Rules on Co-Location and Interim Management (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Home Health & Hospice 101 W. Renner Rd., Ste. 280, Richardson, TX 75082 www.excela.care August 31, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov (Docket CMS-1844-P) Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 Re: Comments on more ST

Feds For Freedom Petitions OPM to Ban Federal Religious Accommodation Tracking Databases and Pandemic Exemption Records (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PETITION FOR RULEMAKING Submitted Jointly Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Sec. 553(e) and 42 U.S.C. Sec. 2000e-16 Requesting Adoption of 5 CFR Part 250, Subpart AC, and a Companion Amendment to 29 CFR Part 1614 - Codified Religious Accommodation, Expression, and Non-Disclosure Protections for Federal Employees TO: Director, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, W more ST

Fla. Association of Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists Urges CMS to Increase Relative Value Unit Allocations for Speech Therapy (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments on Proposed Speech-Language Pathology Coding Changes (CMS-1848-P) CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule - Federal Register 2026-14327 Docket No. CMS-2026-2377 Statement of Interest The Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (FLASHA) is submitting these comments on behalf of its members. Founded in 1958, FLASHA is the primar more ST

Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgeons Urges CMS to Retain Indirect Practice Cost Index Scaling in Practice Expense Calculations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policie more ST

Front Line Hospital Alliance Urges CMS to Prevent Trauma Center Oversaturation and Volume Dilution (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the Expanded HH Value-Based Purchasing Model; Medicar more ST

Ga. Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Urge CMS to Withdraw Proposed Payment Cuts Threatening Skin Cancer Detection and Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Othe more ST

Ghostwerks Urges SBA to Track Active Supplier Counts and Prevent Market Consolidation Under Expanded Size Ceilings (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. GHOSTWERKS LLC | COMMENTS ON SBA-2026-0199 Comments of Ghostwerks LLC Proposed Rule: Small Business Size Standards Agency U.S. Small Business Administration Docket / RIN SBA-2026-0199 / RIN 3245-AI67 Federal Register 91 Fed. Reg. 53741 (Aug. 20, 2026) Submitted by Ghostwerks LLC, SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Comment focus: the eff more ST

Home Care & Hospice Association Urges CMS to Withdraw Temporary Payment Adjustment and Protect Home Health Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: CMS-1844-P; CMS-2026-2311-CY 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule -- Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of the Home Care & Hospice Association of New Jersey (HCHANJ), we appreciate the opportunity to more ST

Hospital & Healthsystem Association Urges CMS To Increase Home Health Payment Rates And Separate Rulemaking For Provider Enrollment Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. HAP Comments-Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule for Calendar Year 2027 August 31, 2026 Page 1 August 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 RE: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Paym more ST

Humana Urges CMS to Isolate Suspect Outlier Claims From National Payment and Quality Benchmarks (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Humana Inc. 500 W. Main St. Louisville, KY 40202-2946 www.humana.com The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850 Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov August 31, 2026 Dear Administrator Oz: Humana ap more ST

Illinois HomeCare & Hospice Council Urges CMS to Reconsider Home Health Payment Adjustments and Develop a Home Health-Specific Wage Index (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: CMS-1844-P, Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Requirements for the Home Health Quality Reporting Program and Expanded  more ST

IndeMed Urges CMS to Advance Site-Neutral Payment Reforms and Preserve Independent Physician Practice Viab (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Re: CMS-1848-P; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies Dear Administrator Oz: IndeMed appreciates the opportuni more ST

Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare & Medicaid Coalition Urges CMS to Withdraw Broad Geographic and Shared Space Enrollment Revocation Proposals (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1250 Connecticut Ave. NW, 8th Floor Washington, DC 20036 www.itemcoalition.org 202-466-6550 August 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: ITEM Coalition Comments in Response to the Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule (CMS-1844-P) Dear more ST

Independent Sleep Lab Urges CMS to Reflect Actual Equipment and Supply Costs in CY 2027 Reimbursement for Home Sleep Apnea Testing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 10, 2026 RE: Comments on CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (Docket CMS-2026-2377) (File CMS-1848-P) - Revaluation and Coding Restructuring for Unattended Sleep Studies Dear Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, We are an independent diagnostic testing facility solely owned by a female entrepreneur, who is a single mother with two children, loc more ST

Independent Women Urges FTC to Narrow Personalized Pricing Rules to Protect Consumers and Women (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 15, 2026 Andrew N. Ferguson Chairman Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Re: Comment on the Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Docket No. FTC-2026-1057 Dear Chairman Ferguson, On behalf of Independent Women, a national women's public policy organization, we write in response to the Commi more ST

IV Ensure Urges CMS to Clarify Coverage Pathways for External Infusion Verification Devices (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. IV ENSURE | PUBLIC COMMENT IV Ensure comment on CMS-1844-P PUBLIC COMMENT CMS-1844-P | RIN 0938-AV80 Submitted by Stafford Conway, MD, Chief Medical Officer Organization IV Ensure Date August 31, 2026 Re DME Benefit Expansion for External Infusion Pumps, Associated Home Infusion Drugs, and Other Associated Supplies To the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Servic more ST

Johns Hopkins Care at Home Raises Concerns Over CMS Proposed Reimbursement Cuts and Provider Enrollment Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Johns Hopkins Care at Home Johns Hopkins Home Care Group, Inc. 5901 Holabird Avenue, Suite A Baltimore, MD 21224 410-288-8000 T Dr. Mehmet Oz August 31, 2026 Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 RE: Comments on CMS-1844-P, "Calendar Year 2027 Hom more ST

Limber Health Urges CMS to Withdraw Practice Expense Payment Cuts and Maintain Current Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Valuation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 8, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Comments on the CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P) - Remote Therapeutic Monitoring and Quality Reporting Dear Administrator Oz: Th more ST

Little Sprouts Therapy Center Urges CMS to Adopt Fifteen-Minute Timed Increments and Preserve Base Relative Value Units (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 28765 Single Oak Dr, Suite 140, Temecula, CA 92590 951-552-1126 PH 951-552-1128 FAX 9/10/2026 To: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Subject: Comments on the 2027 Proposed Rule; (CMS-1848-P); New Speech Language Pathology Services Valuation Treatment Codes and Proposed Pediatric G-Code (GSLPP) Dear CMS Regulatory Team, I am writing on behalf of Little Sprouts Th more ST

Longview International Technology Solutions Supports SBA Size Standards Modernization and Calls for Safeguards (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 16, 2026 LTS | SBA SIZE STANDARDS COMMENTS Longview International Technology Solutions, Inc. | September 2026 Ryan Lambert Associate Administrator Office of Government Contracting and Business Development U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street, SW, Mail Code 6530 Washington, DC 20416 Re: Comments on Small Business Size Standards, R more ST

Maine Alliance for Care at Home Urges CMS to Prioritize Beneficiary Access and Rural Workforce Support in Home Health Policy (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: CMS-1844-P, Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Home Health Quality Reporting Program; Expanded Home Health Value-Based  more ST

Medical Group Management Association Urges CMS to Withdraw Extensive Proposed Medicare Enrollment Changes to Protect Physician Practice Operations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1717 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, #600 Washington, DC 20006 T 202.293.3450 F 202.293.2787 mgma.org August 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Upd more ST

Metrix Inspection Group Urges SBA to Preserve Six-Digit Codes and Retain Industry-Specific Standards for Building Inspection Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 15, 2026 Ryan Lambert Associate Administrator Office of Government Contracting and Business Development U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530 Washington, DC 20416 Re: Comments on Small Business Size Standards, RIN 3245-AI67, Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 Dear Associate Administrator Lambert: I submit these comments regarding  more ST

Milbank Memorial Fund Urges CMS to Rebalance Primary Care Payments and Expand Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Debra Lubar President 1001 Avenue of the Americas Suite 503 New York, NY 10018 Tel: (212) 355-8400 Cell:(404) 275-0109 Fax: (212) 355-8599 dlubar@milbank.org www.milbank.org September 11, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: CMS Calendar Year 2027  more ST

Minnesota Hospital Association Urges CMS to Retain Current Definitions and Limit Reporting Burdens in Proposed Medicare Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 161 Rondo Ave, St. 1010 St. Paul, MN 55103 mnhospitals.org August 31, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 Submitted electronically through www.regulations.gov Re: Medicare Program; Calendar Year 2027 Hom more ST

Momentum Urges Administration for Children & Families to Reject Proposed Five Percent Administrative Cost Cap for Head Start Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Comment on Docket ACF-2026-0595 RIN 0970-AD30 - Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Submitted by Lori Anderson President and Chief Executive Officer, Momentum Family of Organizations Dear Secretary Kennedy: On behalf of Momentum, I respectfully submit these comments regarding the proposed rule, "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs," pub more ST

Mutual of Omaha Urges CMS to Strengthen Medicare Provider Enrollment and Address Excess Charges to Protect Seniors (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P RE: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the Expanded HH Value-Based Purchasing Model; Medicare Provider Enrollment, D more ST

National Association of Chain Drug Stores Urges CMS to Limit Managing Employee Disclosures to Operational Decision Makers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the Expanded HH Value-Based Purchasing Model; Medicar more ST

National Association of College & University Business Officers Urges Education Department to Prevent Accreditor Oversight of Institutional Budget and Spending Decisions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1110 Vermont Avenue NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 202.861.2500 support@nacubo.org September 16, 2026 Mr. Aaron Washington Office of Postsecondary Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington, DC 20202 Re: Docket ID ED-2025-OPE-1042 (Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization NPRM) Dear Mr. Washington: On behalf of the National Associat more ST

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Urges CMS to Sever Provider Enrollment Provisions Into Standalone Rulemaking (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Experts in pediatrics, advocates for children. August 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: CMS-1844-P - Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirement more ST

National Association of Specialty Pharmacy Urges CMS to Clarify Infusion Pump Coverage and Protect Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 300 New Jersey Avenue NW, Suite #900, Washington, DC 20001 703.842.0122 NASPnet.org August 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: CY 2027 Home Health Prospective P more ST

National Athletic Trainers Association Urges CMS to Integrate Certified Athletic Trainers Into Team Based Care Models (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 3300 OLYMPUS BLVD, STE. 240 COPPELL, TX 75019 PHONE - 214.637.6282 NATA.ORG/CONTACT A.J. DUFFY III, MS, ATC, PT - PRESIDENT MOLLIE PILLMAN, MS, MBA, CAE - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Medicare and more ST

National Athletic Trainers' Association Praises CMS Proposal to Streamline Face-to-Face Requirements for Durable Medical Equipment Replacements (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Dear Administrator Oz: The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule, spec more ST

National Coalition for Hospice & Palliative Care Urges CMS to Align Quality Measures With Serious Illness Goals (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care 3001 Broadway St. NE, #170, Minneapolis, MN 55413 ww.nationalcoalitionhpc.org August 31, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attn: CMS-1844-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: CMS-1844-P Medicare Program; Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospecti more ST

National Council for Mental Wellbeing Calls on CMS to Preserve Telehealth Flexibilities and Support Integrated Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Submitted via regulations.gov RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare  more ST

National Seating & Mobility Urges CMS to Retain Sixty Day Post Revocation Claims Submission Deadline (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 28, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Submitted electronically: www.regulations.gov Re: Comments on CMS-1844-P, "Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Rep more ST

Native Plant Society Urges Forest Service to Preserve Roadless Areas to Protect Endangered Flora and Fauna Across Southwestern Forests (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Native Plant Society of New Mexico P. O. Box 35388 Albuquerque, NM 87176-5388 Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination September 15, 2026 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 RE: Rescission of Roadless Area Conservation Rule (RIN 0596-AD66) Uploaded via: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/FS-2025-0001-223869 Please accept the following com more ST

Nevada Society for Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Urges CMS to Reconsider Proposed Medicare Payment Cuts Threatening Skin Cancer Detection (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 12, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Othe more ST

New York State Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Urges CMS to Retain Indirect Practice Cost Index Scaling in Practice Expense Calculations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policie more ST

NewAmsterdam Pharma Urges CMS to Finalize LDL-C Monitoring Measure to Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 9th, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: [CMS-1848] Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2027 Revisions to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Medicare Part B Dear Administrator Dr. Oz, NewAmsterdam Pharma app more ST

Oklahoma State Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Society Urges CMS to Retain Indirect Practice Cost Index Scaling in Practice Expense Calculations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 12, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Othe more ST

OrthoForum Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Fifty Percent Payment Reductions for Modifier Twenty-Five Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 12, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and  more ST

Orthopaedics East & Sports Medicine Center Urges CMS to Reconsider Proposed Medicare Payment Reductions to Protect Patient Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B  more ST

OrthoSouth Urges CMS to Reject Proposed Payment Cuts for Same Day Evaluation and Management Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 16, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Par more ST

OrthoSouth Urges CMS to Withdraw Same-Day Evaluation and Management Payment Reductions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G 200 Independence Avenue Washington, DC 20201 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Paym more ST

PA Coalition for Oral Health Urges Retention of Federal Oral Health Standards in Head Start (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 16, 2026 Director, Office of Head Start Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Mary E. Switzer Building 330 C Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Submitted via: Federal eRulemaking Portal Re: Public Comment on "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs" - Docket No. ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD3 more ST

Partum Health Urges CMS to Finalize Modernized Maternity Codes and Value Lactation Consultant Clinical Time (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244 September 11, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov RE: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B (CMS-1848-P; Docket CMS-2026-2377) more ST

PenBay Technology Group Urges SBA to Prevent Set-Aside Dilution and Protect Emerging Contractors From Mid-Tier Incumbent Influx (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments on SBA Proposed Small Business Size Standards | PenBay Technology Group LLC | Page 1 of 13 COMMENTS ON SBA PROPOSED SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS Growth Without Dilution - Innovation Without Exclusion RIN 3245-AI67 | Dockets SBA-2026-0199 and SBA-2026-0265 | 91 Fed. Reg. 53741 and 54096 (Aug. 20, 2026) Submitted by PenBay Technology Group LLC, an SBA-certifie more ST

Pennant Group Urges Clarification and Caution on CMS Proposed Rule Changes to Protect Access and Ensure Fair Oversight (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Pennant 1675 E Riverside Dr., 200, Eagle, Idaho 83616 T 208.401.1400 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Comment to CMS regarding Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting P more ST

Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers Urges CMS to Improve CPI-U Missing Data Handling and Strengthen 340B Program Oversight (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 670 Maine Avenue, SW Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20024 PHRMA.ORG September 11, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Change more ST

Physician Organization of Michigan ACO Advocates for Enhanced Medicare Shared Savings Program Policies (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Submitted electronically to: https://www.regulations.gov Re: [CMS-1848-P]CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; and Me more ST

Premier Inc. Urges CMS to Allow General Supervision for Advance Care Planning and Third-Party Remote Monitoring Billing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 200 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 330, Washington, DC 20001 | premierinc.com September 11, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies more ST

R1 RCM Warns Expanded CMS Revocation Powers Threaten Small and Rural Healthcare Providers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Re: Comments to CMS, 1844, P: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for th more ST

Saalex Urges SBA to Finalize Size Standard Modernization to Support Middle Market Contractor Growth (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Re: Small Business Size Standards RIN 3245-AI67 Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 91 Fed. Reg. 53741, August 20, 2026 Saalex supports the SBA's proposed modernization of the Small Business Size Standards. The proposed rule better reflects current market conditions and the realities of today's federal marketplace. As a former small business and current federal prime contractor more ST

Safari Club International Supports Federal Rules Shifting Firearm Suppressor Export Controls to Commerce Department (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Safari Club International - The Hunters' Embassy 501 2nd Street NE Washington, DC 20002 202 543 8733 www.safariclub.org August 24, 2026 Julia A. Khersonsky Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Trade Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce Thomas G. DiNanno Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security U.S. Department of State Via:  more ST

SimpliFed Urges CMS to Formally Recognize Board Certified Lactation Consultant Credential (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. SimpliFed | CMS-1848-P | September 2026 September 8, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov Re: CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule - Lactation Care Services (CPT Codes 978XX and 978X1) Dear Administrator and CMS Staff: SimpliFe more ST

Simply Communication Urges CMS to Increase Payment Values for New Language and Voice Therapy Codes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comment on CMS-1848-P CY2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule - Proposed Rule Michelle Zeglin, MA, CCC-SLP, COM(R), IBCLC Owner and Founder, Simply Communication Roselle, Illinois | michelle@speechandmore.com Submitted on behalf of Simply Communication 1. Introduction I am Michelle Zeglin, MA, CCC-SLP, IBCLC, owner and founder of Simply Communication, a speech-langu more ST

South Dakota Psychological Association Urges CMS to Expand Shared Medical Appointments and Health Coaching to Behavioral Health (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and  more ST

Southeastern Spine Urges CMS to Eliminate Proposed Group Practice Same-Day Evaluation and Management Overlap Penalties (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov Re: Comments on CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P) - Proposed 50% Reduction for Same-Day E/M Services Billed with Modifier -25 and Overall Fee Schedu more ST

Takeda Pharmaceuticals America Urges CMS to Clarify Coverage for Titration and Ramp-Up Doses Under Home Infusion Policies (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov RE: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health P more ST

Taxpayers Protection Alliance Urges CMS to Reform Global Surgical Bundles and Eliminate Reimbursement for Unrendered Follow-Up Visits (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Taxpayers Protection Alliance, 1101 14th Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20005 (202) 930-1716 www.protectingtaxpayers.org September 10, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Ot more ST

Tekla Research Urges SBA to Adopt Four Digit Industry Groupings and Productivity Adjustments (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 46655 Expedition Drive, Suite 200, Lexington Park, MD 20653 703-492-2620 TeklaResearch.com 15 September 2026 To: Small Business Administration From: Steve Girard, President and Chief Operating Officer, Tekla Research, Inc. Subj: COMMENTS IN SUPPORT OF DOCKET NO. SBA-2026-0265 Tekla Research, Inc. (hereafter "Tekla") supports the Small Business Administration's  more ST

Tennessee Hospital Association Warns CMS Payment Cuts Will Undermine Home Health Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2025 e-comment submitted electronically The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Proposed Rule for Medicare Program; Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Home Health (HH) Prospective Payment System Rate Update Dear Administrator Oz: The Tennessee Hospital Association (THA), on beha more ST

Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice Advocates Urge CMS to Reassess Payment and Enforcement Policies to Protect Access and Sustainability (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 31, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Via: https://www.regulations.gov/ Re: CMS-1844-P - Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and Expanded HH Value-Based Purchasing Mo more ST

Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice Urges CMS to Reassess Payment Methodology and Enforcement Policies to Protect Access and Ensure Fair Reimbursement (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Via: https://www.regulations.gov/ Re: CMS-1844-P - Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the Expanded HH Value-Based Purchas more ST

TSC Enterprise Urges SBA to Reject Industry Group Level Size Standard Derivation Masking CPA Licensure Barriers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 16, 2026 Small Business Administration Washington, DC Re: Docket SBA-2026-0265; proposed methodology for combining NAICS 541211 (Offices of Certified Public Accountants), 541213 (Tax Preparation Services), 541214 (Payroll Services), and 541219 (Other Accounting Services) into a single size standard for industry group 5412 To the SBA: TSC Enterprise, LL more ST

Tuesday Health Urges CMS to Adopt Prospective Per Member Monthly Payments for Community Pal (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 26, 2027 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Attention: Docket ID: CMS-1844-P Re: Community-Based Palliative Care Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of Tuesday Health, thank you for CMS's continued focus on improving c more ST

Tulsa Technology Center Urges FAA to Approve ATEC Petition to Allow Early FAA Knowledge Test Access for Aviation Maintenance Students (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. TulsaTech Response Supporting ATEC Petition Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-9274 On behalf of Tulsa Technology Center (TulsaTech), Tulsa, Oklahoma, we strongly support the Aviation Technician Education Council's (ATEC) petition to permit eligible holders of the ATEC General Aviation Maintenance Credential to take the FAA Aviation Mechanic General Written Knowledge Test. The pro more ST

Unified Women's Healthcare Urges CMS to Adopt Single National Maternity Coding Framework and Opposes Medicare-Specific G-Codes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Attention: CMS-1848-P Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of Unified Women's Healthcare ("Unified"), we welcome the opportunity to comment on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (C more ST

Universal Primary Care Urges CMS to Extend Telehealth Flexibilities and Reform Payment Policies to Support Rural Community Health Centers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services ATTN: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Cove more ST

University of Arizona Urology Professor Twiss Urges CMS to Reconsider Urology Payment Decreases and Revalue Urethral Bulking Supplies (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Submitted electronically via: http://www.regulations.gov Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Cov more ST

University of California Medicine Professor Abrams Urges CMS to Expand Shared Medical Appointments Beyond Lifestyle Modifiable Conditions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services RE: Shared Medical Appointment (HCPCS Code GSMAS) On behalf of the University of California San Francisco, thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed HCPCS Code GSMAS for Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs). My name is Donald I. Abrams, MD, and I am an Integrative Oncologist and Professor Emerit more ST

Urology Alliance Urges CMS to Exempt Urological and Ostomy Supplies From Competitive Bidding (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services AAenBon: CMS-1844-P P.O. Box 8013 BalBmore, MD 21244-8013 SubmiAed electronically to: hAp://www.regulaBons.gov RE: CMS-1844-P: Durable Medical Equipment, DMEPOS, and CompeFFve Bidding Policies Dear Administrator Oz: My  more ST

USA Rice Urges EPA to Approve Iptriazopyrid to Combat Resistant Weeds and Support Domestic Rice Industry (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 Charles Smith, Director Office of Pesticide Programs (7502P) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Notice of Receipt - Application for Registration of the New Active Ingredient Iptriazopyrid (EPA Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-1784) To Whom It May Concern: USA Rice submits these comments in f more ST

Valley Hospice Urges CMS to Require Palliative Care Expertise in Home Health Expansion (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: CMS-1844-P - Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule; Request for Information, "Ways to Enhance Palliative Care Services as Home Health more ST

Veeva Systems Supports Medicare Clinical Trial Counseling Code to Enhance Access and Reduce Burden (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health & Human Services ATTN: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Docket CMS-2026-2377 - Support for Proposed HCPCS G-Code for Clinical Trial Counseling as part of CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule Dear Administrator Oz & more ST

Vermont Psychological Association Urges CMS to Increase Reimbursement for Psychological Testing and Evaluation Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Page 2 RIN 0938-AV82 (Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program) September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Hea more ST

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Urges CMS to Incentivize Early Risk Assessment for Chronic Kidney Disease in Medicare Beneficiaries (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 50 Northern Avenue Boston, MA 02210-1862 Tel: 617-341-6100 www.vrtx.com CONFIDENTIAL September 14, 2026 BY ELECTRONIC FILING Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Vertex is a global biotechnology company focused on developing tra more ST

VNA Health Group Urges CMS to Reconsider Temporary Payment Adjustment and Enhance Data Transparency (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. VNA Health Group | Comment Letter to CMS-1844-P | Page 1 August 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: CMS-1844-P, Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update Dear Administrator Oz: VNA more ST

Washington DC Dermatology Society Urges CMS to Retain Indirect Practice Cost Index Scaling for Practice Expense Calculations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes  more ST

Wisdom of the Whole Coaching Academy Urges CMS to Retain Established National Nurse Coach and Health Educator Credentials (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Re: CMS-1848-P - CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Docket No. CMS-2026-2377 Section II.D.3.c.(56): Health Coaching - CPT Codes 0591T, 0592T, and 0593T Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov Dear Administrator Oz and CMS Staff: Wisdom of the Whole(R) (WOW) Coaching Academy respectfully submits this comment in strong support of CMS's proposal  more ST

Wisdom Study Urges CMS to Incorporate Structured Genetic and Clinical Risk Assessment in Annual Wellness Visits (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule an more ST

Wyo. Academy of Dermatology Urges CMS to Retain Indirect Practice Cost Index Scaling in Practice Expense Calculations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policie more ST

Yale New Haven Health Urges CMS to Refine Remote Physiologic Monitoring Policies to Protect Clinically Integrated Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Sept 11, 2026 Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20201 RE: Comments on the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P) Dear Administrator Oz: Yale New Haven Health appreciates CMS's continued focu more ST

Zia Engineering & Environmental Consultants Urges SBA to Retain Nineteen Million Dollar Standard for Environmental Consulting Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COMMENTS OF ZIA ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, LLC on PROPOSED CHANGES TO SMALL BUSINESS MONETARY-BASED INDUSTRY SIZE STANDARDS 91 Fed. Reg. 53741 (Aug. 20, 2026) RIN 3245-AI67 / Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 Commenter: Zia Engineering and Environmental Consultants, LLC ("Zia") Industry: NAICS 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services Current SBA size st more ST