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Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules Newsletter for 2026-09-21 ( 147 items )  
10 Healthcare Advocacy Organizations Urge CMS to Remove Term from Shared Medical Appointment Code Descriptor (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. We, the undersigned organizations, have substantial expertise in peer support practice and policy, including the development, implementation, and advancement of peer support across healthcare systems. We urge the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to remove the term "peer support" from the proposed HCPCS code GSMAS descriptor and associated valuation language. more ST

21 Medicare Stakeholders Urge CMS to Align Allergy Immunotherapy Dose Definition and Remove MUE Cap (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Re: CMS-1848-P - CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Dear Administrator Oz: The undersigned organizations write to you regarding the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule's request f more ST

3 Catholic Health Groups Calls on HHS to Recognize Restorative Reproductive Medicine and Expand Women Health Billing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Attention: CMS-1848-P 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 Requi more ST

AbbVie Urges CMS to Mandate Complete Reporting to Prescription Drug Repository (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 (CMS) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies (CMS-1848-P) AbbVie appreciates more ST

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Supports CMS Recognition of Lactation Care as Distinct Healthcare Service (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1061 American Lane, Suite 310 Schaumburg, IL 60173 +1.847.375.4726 bfmed.org abm@bfmed.org 9-14-26 Re: CMS-2026-2377 - Proposed Lactation Care Services Codes To Whom It May Concern: The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) appreciates the opportunity to comment on CMS's proposed valuation and implementation of the new lactation care services codes. ABM is an interna more ST

Aegis Sciences Corp. Urges CMS to Exclude Definitive Drug Testing from Opioid Treatment Bundles (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 530 Great Circle Road | Nashville, TN 37228 | 615.255.2400 | 800.533.7052 | www.aegislabs.com September 14, 2026 Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P RE: CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule; Sepa more ST

Aegis Therapies Calls on CMS to Add Replacement Speech Pathology Codes to Telehealth List (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Department of Health and Human Services Room 445-G, Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 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 more ST

Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association Urges FAA to Allow Credential Holders Early Testing Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association National Office: 7853 E. Arapahoe Court, Suite 1100 Centennial, CO 80112 Tel: 303.752.AMFA (2632) Fax: 303.362.773 September 18th, 2026 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations, M-30 West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590-0001 Re: Docket  more ST

American Academy of Nursing Urges CMS to Expand Telehealth, Rural Clinic Support, and AI Integration in 2027 Medicare Policy (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. American Academy of Nursing 1000 Vermont Ave NW | Suite 910 | Washington, DC 20005 202-777-1170 | www.aannet.org September 14, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov RE: Medicare and Med more ST

American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Urges CMS to Halt Joint Replacement Value Reductions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of the more than 39,000 orthopaedic surgeons and residents represented by the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), I write more ST

American College of Emergency Physicians Urges CMS to Mitigate Unsustainable Physician Conversion Factor Reductions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 CMS-1848-P The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 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 Share more ST

American College of Mohs Surgery Urges CMS to Maintain Current Indirect Practice Expense Methodology to Protect Access to Mohs Micrographic Surgery (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 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 Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Pr more ST

American College of Mohs Surgery: Medicare Cuts Threaten Access to Skin Cancer Care and Endanger Small Dermatology Practices (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Other Changes more ST

American College of Preventive Medicine Urges CMS to Expand Prevention Coding and Payment to Support Whole-Person Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Attention: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Comments on CMS-1848-P, Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Dear Administrat more ST

American College of Rheumatology Calls on CMS to Withdraw Same Day Procedure Payment Cuts and Ease Remote Monitoring Limits (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 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; Med more ST

American Federation of Teachers New Jersey Warns Federal Grant Termination Rules and Executive Order Mandates Threaten School Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. AFT New Jersey State Federation, AFL-CIO 720 King Georges Road, Suite 300, Fords, NJ 08863 732-661-9393 Labor produced September 17, 2026 Re: Comments on Proposed Rule, "Amendments to the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)" (Docket ID ED-2026-OS-0107) To Whom It May Concern: The AFT New Jersey submits these comments on the U.S. Department more ST

American Horse Council Calls on USDA to Modernize Electronic Data and Standardize Quarantine Reporting (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. American Horse Council McLean VA 22102 Phone:202-296-4031 September 2026 The American Horse Council (AHC) is grateful for the opportunity to comment on Docket No. APHIS-2026-0434, Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Permanent, Privately Owned Horse Quarantine Facilities. The AHC supports the continued collection o more ST

American Horse Council Urges Preservation of Equine Safety and Access in Forest Service Travel Management Reforms (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. American Horse Council 5th Floor, Suite 4110 McLean VA 22102 Phone:202-296-4031 Page | 1 American Horse Council - info@horsecouncil.org - 202-296-4031 September 18, 2026 The American Horse Council (AHC) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Forest Service's proposal to revise its Travel Management Regulations (TMR)(Travel Management; National Forest System more ST

American Psychiatric Association Calls on CMS to Withdraw Same Day Procedure Payment Cuts and Expand Residency Supervision Flexibilities (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services CMS-1848-P RIN 0938-AV82 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 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

American Society for Clinical Pathology Calls on CMS to Preserve Current Procedural Terminology Framework and Protect Pathology Valuations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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, M.D., M.B.A. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 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 Sa more ST

American Society of Anesthesiologists Raises Concerns Over Medicare Payment Policies and Implementation Challenges (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attn: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Submitted Electronically at www.regulations.gov Re: [CMS-1848-P] Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to more ST

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Calls on CMS to Permit Contracted Staff for Remote Patient Monitoring (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14th, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 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; Medicare Shared S more ST

Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center Calls on CMS to Establish Payment Parity for Telehealth and Expand Team Visits (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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

Ardmore Institute of Health Calls on CMS to Permit Group Modalities Under Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 - Recognizing Group-Based Interventions Within the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) Dear CMS Leadership: We are writing with the organizational support of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), and Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) more ST

Ascension Calls on CMS to Protect Accountable Care Benchmarks and Preserve Vendor Supported Remote Monitoring (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850 September 14, 2026 Submitted electronically via: www.regulations.gov RE: Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Share more ST

Association for Behavioral Health & Wellness Calls on CMS to Delay Remote Monitoring Restrictions and Address Collaborative Care Billing Barriers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 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 Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Progra more ST

Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology Urge CMS to Withdraw Proposed Payment Cuts for Same-Day Evaluation and Management Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Re: CMS-1848-P, Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies Comments Regarding Proposed Payment Reduction for Same-Day Evaluation and Management Services Dear CMS: The Association of PAs in Oncology (APAO) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments regard more ST

AtriCure Calls on CMS to Crosswalk Pain Relief Cryoablation to Open Bone Tumor Procedure (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Attn: CMS-1848-P 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 Medicare Prescription Dru more ST

Avita Medical Backs CMS on Proposed Valuation for Skin Cell Suspension Autograft Codes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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, CMS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: [CMS-1848-P] Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Pol more ST

Baptist Health Urges CMS to Raise Ambulatory Specialty Model Episode Thresholds and Delay Financial Penalties (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Critical Analysis of CMS Ambulatory Specialty Model Proposed Changes September 14, 2026 Re: Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 42 CFR Parts 400, 405, 406, 407, 410, 414, 415, 417, 422, 423, 424, 425, 427, 428, 512 [CMS-1848-P] RIN 0938-AV82 Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fe more ST

Baptist Memorial Health Care Warns CMS Cuts Threaten Rural Healthcare Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D., Administrator Attention: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: CMS-1848-P, Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part more ST

Becton, Dickinson & Co. Urge CMS to Accelerate Transition to FHIR-Based Digital Quality Measurement (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 555 11th Street NW, Suite 305 Washington DC 20004 bd.com September 14, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: CY 2027 Medicare Program; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverag more ST

Billings Clinic Logan Health Urges CMS to Address Physician Fee Schedule Conversion Factor Declines (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 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 Prescription Drug Infla more ST

BioLab Holdings Calls on CMS to Establish Payment Parity Between Office and Hospital Wound Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. BIOLAB HOLDINGS, INC. Comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services September 12, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Attn: CMS-1832-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies; Medi more ST

Calif. Rice Commission Supports EPA Registration of Iptriazopyrid Herbicide for Rice (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal: Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-0333 Elizabeth Vizard Acting Director, Office of Pesticide Programs Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 RE: California Rice Commission comments in support of the EPA receipt of applications to register pesticide produ more ST

Care Transitions Intervention Urges CMS to Adopt General Supervision and Recognize Aging Network Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Attention: CMS-1848-P (Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule) Re: Health and Well-Being Coaching Services (CPT Codes 0591T, 0592T, a more ST

CareConnectMD Calls on CMS to Extend Accountable Care Organization Complexity Modifiers to Nursing Facilities (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244 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 Medic more ST

Chirpy Bird Inc. Urges CMS to Verify Measure Benchmarks and Readiness Ahead of Quality Program Transitions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CHIRPYBIRD INC. MIPS . ACO . VALUE-BASED CARE ADVISORY September 14, 2026 Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD 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 Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Chang more ST

Coalition for Metabolic Health Calls on CMS to Integrate Metabolic Biomarker Screening into Primary Care Redesign (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 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 Policies (CMS-1848-P) Dear Administrator Oz: The Coaliti more ST

Cognito Therapeutics Urges CMS to Establish Comprehensive, Clinician-Directed Lifestyle Intervention for Alzheimer's Patients (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 electronically via Regulations.gov The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Dear Administrator Oz: Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. (Cognito) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on the Centers for Medicare & Me more ST

Consumer Technology Association Calls on CMS to Protect Technology Enabled Care and Advance Artificial Intelligence in Primary Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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, FACS Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: RIN 0938-AV82 Dear Dr. Oz: The Consumer Technology Association (CTA(R)) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Calendar Year 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Chan more ST

Cookeville Regional Medical Center Radiation Oncology Professor Gracie Urge CMS to Reconsider Payment Cuts and Support Rural Cancer Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 9/14/2026 Re: CMS-1848-P, CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule: Radiation Oncology Revaluation & Payment Policy Dear Dr. Oz: I am writing as a practicing radiation oncologist and Assistant Professor serving patients at both Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)-Tennessee's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center-and Cookeville Regional Me more ST

CVS Health Urges CMS to Phase in Work Relative Value Unit Increases and Provide Clear Health Plan Guidance (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1275 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 700 Washington, D.C., 20004 September 14, 2026 Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Department of Health and Human Services Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator, Stephanie Carlton, Deputy Administrator and Chief Clinical AI Officer, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services John Brooks, Deputy Administrator and Director, Center for Me more ST

DataFactZ Urges U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services to Reduce H-1B Petition Fee to Protect Small and Mid-Sized Tech Firms (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments in Response to the Proposed $103,265 H-1B Petition Fee Submitted by DataFactZ, LLC - Northville, Michigan September 18, 2026 Dear Sir or Madam: DataFactZ LLC respectfully submits this comment in opposition to the proposed rule that would raise the H-1B petition fee to $103,265. We are an AI and data consulting firm based in Northville, Michigan, and as propos more ST

Dermatological Society of New Jersey Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Payment Cuts Threatening Skin Cancer Care for Seniors (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Policies; Medi more ST

Dermatologists of Central States Urges CMS to Reconsider Proposed Fee Schedule Conversion Factor Reductions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1832-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 **Re: Comment on CMS-1832-P - Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule** Dear Administrator Brooks-LaSure, I am writing on beha more ST

Dermatology Association of Radiation Therapy Urges CMS to Reexamine Surface Radiation Codes and Resource Inputs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Attention: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule; CMS-1848-P Dear Administrator Oz: The Dermatology Association of Radiation Therapy ("DART"), on behalf more ST

Desert Orthopaedic Center Urges CMS to Halt Proposed Joint Arthroplasty Value Cuts and Fee Schedule Reductions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to more ST

Diabetes Technology Access Coalition Urges CMS to Align Supervision Policies and Update Regulations for Diabetes Self-Management Training (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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, 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 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P) Dear Administrator Oz, The Diabetes more ST

Edwards Lifesciences Urges CMS to Use Comprehensive Evidence When Evaluating Global Surgery Valuations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Edwards Lifesciences One Edwards Way Irvine, CA USA 92614 Phone: 949.250.2500 Fax: 949.250.2525 www.edwards.com September 11, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: CMS-1848-P: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Und more ST

Eli Lilly & Co. Urges CMS to Expand Early Alzheimer Disease Cognitive Screening and Risk Management Billing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies [CMS-1848-P] Dear Administrator Oz: Eli Lilly and Co more ST

Environmental Paper Network Urges Labor Department to Expand Default Digital Disclosures to Cover All Welfare Benefit Plans (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 17, 2026 Office of Health Plan Standards and Compliance Assistance Employee Benefits Security Administration Room N-5653 U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 To Whom It May Concern: The Environmental Paper Network (EPN) and the undersigned environmental and conservation organizations strongly support the Departme more ST

Epiphany Dermatology Group Urges CMS to Reconsider Same-Day Reimbursement Cuts Amid Access Concerns (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Comments of Epiphany Dermatology to the Calendar Year ("CY") 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P) Dear Adm more ST

Fairview Health Services Calls on CMS to Withdraw Same Day Procedure Reductions and Remote Monitoring Staffing Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Administrator Centers 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 Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage P more ST

Federal Water Quality Coalition Criticizes EPA's Proposed Stormwater Discharge Regulations for Lack of Clarity and Legal Compliance (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Federal Water Quality Coalition September 17, 2026 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Mr. Greg Schaner Office of Wastewater Management 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20460 schaner.greg@epa.gov Re: Comments of the Federal Water Quality Coalition on Notice; Request for Public Comment: National Pollutant Di more ST

Forefront Dermatology Calls on CMS to Halt Indirect Overhead Calculation Changes and Protect Rural Practices (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Forefront Dermatology's Comments to the Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P) Dear Administrator Oz, Forefront Dermato more ST

Guardant Health Calls on CMS to Align Quality Measures with Approved Blood Based Cancer Screenings (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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, M.D., MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244 Submitted electronically RE: CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule (CMS-1848-P) Dear Administrator Oz: Thank you for the opport more ST

Hattiesburg Clinic ACO Opposes Reductions to Regional Adjustment and Mandatory Specialist Participation in New Care Model (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Submitted electronically to: https://www.regulations.gov RE: CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Dear Administrator Oz: As Medical Director of Hattiesburg Clinic ACO, I appreciat more ST

Health Data Safe Calls on CMS to Establish Independent Multi Stakeholder Health Coding and Valuation Council (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. HEALTH DATA SAFE healthdatasafe.org Public comment on a request for information Submitted to: Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services CMS-2026-2377 Re: Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Request for Information, Section II.H of the CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule CMS-1848-P. 91 FR 43842  more ST

Health Foundation for Western & Central New York Calls on CMS to Recognize Community Evidence Based Workshops Under Coaching Codes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 9/14/2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244 Attention: CMS-1848-P (Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule) Submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov Re: Health and Well-Bei more ST

Health Level Seven International Advises CMS on Clinical Coding Evaluation Criteria and Interoperability Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: CMS1848-P Dear Administrator Oz: Health Level Seven (HL7) International welcomes the opportunity to submit comments on CMS's proposed ru more ST

Health Partners for the Elderly Calls on CMS to Protect Care Organizations from Anomalous Billing Distortions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 HEALTH PARTNERS FOR THE ELDERLY, LLC ACO ID D0084 (HPE) MD 2.0. LLC (MD 2.0) (collectively, MyCare) September 14, 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: Comments on Proposed Rule, Medicare and Medicaid Programs; C more ST

Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society Praises CMS Digital Health Initiatives While Urging Caution on Implementation Timelines (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 and Medicaid Services Baltimore, MD 21244 Dear Dr. Oz, On behalf of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), we are pleased to provide public comments on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician  more ST

Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania Calls on CMS to Withdraw Same Day Procedure Payment Reductions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: CMS-1848-P, Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; July 16, 2026. Dear Administra more ST

Howard Brown Health Urges CMS to Protect Community Health Centers Amid Proposed Payment Reductions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 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 Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings more ST

Idaho Psychological Association Urges CMS to Improve Reimbursement and Access for Rural Behavioral Health Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Medi more ST

Illinois Health & Hospital Association Urges CMS to Retain Voluntary Status for Prescription Drug Repository Reporting (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: CMS-1848-P: CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of our more than 200 hospitals and over 30 health systems, the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA) val more ST

Ind. Environmental Management Dept. Urges EPA to Refine Proposed Construction Stormwater General Permit Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 100 N. Senate Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204 (800) 451-6027 (317) 232-8603 Fax (317) 233-6647 www.idem.in.gov Mike Braun Clint Woods Governor Commissioner September 17, 2026 Ms. Anne Vogel Administrator, Region 5 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 77 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60604-3507 Re: Comments on Pr more ST

Independent Wound Specialist Society Backs CMS on Equalizing Nursing Facility Evaluation Payment (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services United States Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Comment on Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Pay more ST

Innovative Pharmacists Alliance Calls on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to Permit Prior Clinical Encounters to Satisfy Initiating Visit Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 RE: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies (CMS-1848-P; 91 FR 43842) Comments Regarding Proposed Changes to Remote Physiologic Monitoring (RPM) and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) Dear Dr. Oz, The Innovative Pharmacists' Alliance (IPA), in association w more ST

Institute for Behavior Change Calls on CMS to Reconcile Practice Expense Inputs and Adopt General Supervision for Coaching (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Health Coaching (CPT codes 0591T, 0592T, and 0593T), 91 Fed. Reg. 43842, 43906-43907; RIN 0938-AV more ST

Iowa Community HUB Backs CMS on Medicare Health Coaching Reimbursement Pathway (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 09/14/2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Attention: CMS-1848-P (Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule) Re: Health and Well-Being Coaching Services (CPT Codes 0591T, 0592T, and 0593T) -  more ST

Ivy Health Urges CMS to Preserve Practice Expense Valuations for Pediatric Speech Therapy (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Dr. 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: CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Dear Administrator Oz: Ivy Health appreciates the opportunity to offer its comments to the Centers for Medicare and Me more ST

JSL Technologies Calls on SBA to Protect Small Business Prime and Subcontracting Markets from MidSized Influx (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 17, 2026 To: Ryan Lambert Associate Administrator Office of Government Contracting & Business Development U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW Washington, DC 20416 Re: Public Comment on Proposed Rule - Small Business Size Standards (RIN 3245-AI67) Subject: Concerns Regarding Inclusion of Traditionally MidSized Firms Under Proposed Size more ST

Kaiser Permanente Urges CMS to Expand Telehealth Coverage and Flexibilities for Medicare Beneficiaries (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Submitted electronically to: www.regulations.gov RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B an more ST

Lac du Flambeau Band Calls on EPA to Protect Tribal Water Quality Certification Review Authority (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Jessica Kramer, Assistant Administrator Office of Water U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0760 - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) 2027 Issuance of General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities Dear Assistant Administrator and Members of more ST

Large Urology Group Practice Association Calls on CMS to Restore Practice Expense Allocations for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Proposed R more ST

Latino Policy Forum Urges HHS to Rescind Proposed Head Start Performance Standards Overhaul (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. To: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary From: Latino Policy Forum Memo: NPRM Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Date: 09/18/26 The Latino Policy Forum is a statewide non-profit public advocacy organization based in Illinois, and we promote public policy change across education, immigration and housing. Across the P-20 educatio more ST

Louisiana Rice Research Board Supports Registration of Herbicide Iptriazopyrid to Combat Resistant Weeds (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Phone: (225) 922-6209 1373 Caffey Road Fax: (337) 788-7553 Rayne, LA 70578 September 15, 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 more ST

Maine Medical Association Urges CMS to Protect Physician Payments and Access to Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Dear Administrator Oz, On beha more ST

Meadows Institute Praises CMS Proposals to Expand Behavioral Health Integration and Use of AI Technologies in Medicare (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Comment CY2026 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute CY 2027 PFS Response September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: CMS 1848-P Dear Administrator Oz: The Meadows Mental Health  more ST

MedCentris Urges CMS to Reconsider Payment Cuts and Policy Changes Threatening Rural Wound Care Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. 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 Polic more ST

Medical Group Management Association Urges CMS to Halt Physician Fee Schedule Conversion Factor Cuts and Reform Budget Neutrality (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 September 14, 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: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician  more ST

Millennium Health Urges CMS to Remove Definitive Drug Testing from Opioid Treatment Program Payment Bundles (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1770-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Request to remove denitive drug testing from the Outpatient Treatment Program (OTP) bundle in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule for Cale more ST

MIMEDX Urges CMS to Revise Reimbursement Policies for Advanced Wound Care Products (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 By Electronic Submission * The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid 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; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare Prescripti more ST

Mindful Choices for ADHD Urges CMS to Increase Reimbursement for Coordinated Behavioral Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 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 Prescription Dr more ST

Moving Mountains Therapy Center Urges CMS to Add Replacement Speech Pathology Codes to Telehealth List (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Re: CMS-1848-P - CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Dear Administrator: I am Laura Olsonoski, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, owner of Moving Mountains Therapy Center (MMTC), a small, interdisciplinary outpatient clinic in Missoula, Montana employing fourteen sta more ST

MUSC Health Urges CMS to Preserve Access and Flexibility in Medicare Telehealth and Remote Monitoring Policies (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Calendar Year 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicar more ST

MuscleSound Calls on CMS to Integrate Objective Muscle Health Assessment into Preventive Primary Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. MUSCLESOUND, INC. Comments on the Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Request for Information: Redesigning Primary Care to Make America Healthy Again Payment Implications of Technology Enablement of Primary Care Technology-Enabled Preventive Care and Objective Muscle-Health Assessment File Code CMS-1848-P Docket CMS-2026-2377 Comment Dea more ST

MyDirectives Urges CMS to Strengthen Advance Care Planning Interoperability and Document Portability (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. MyDirectives, Inc. | 740 E. Campbell Road | Suite 825 | Richardson, Texas 75081 MyDirectives.com September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes more ST

National Alliance for Care at Home Calls on CMS to Establish Dedicated Assessment and Care Management Codes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Attention: CMS-1848-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 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; Medicare Shared Savings Progra more ST

National Aphasia Association Urges CMS to Ensure Access to Personalized Speech-Language Therapy Amid Reimbursement Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. aphasia.org National Aphasia Association 5448 Apex Peakway Drive, Suite 232 Apex, NC 27502 info@aphasia.org The National Aphasia Association provides support, promotes public awareness, and fosters research that improves the lives of people living with aphasia and their families. National Aphasia Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN 13-3411063. Se more ST

National Association of Chain Drug Stores Calls on CMS to Formally Integrate Pharmacists into Primary Care Redesign (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Submitted 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 more ST

National Association of Epilepsy Centers Calls on CMS to Establish Coding for Clinical Trial Consultations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 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 Chang more ST

National Association of Rural Health Clinics Urges CMS to Halt Third Party Restrictions on Remote Patient Monitoring (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of the National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC) and the over 5,800 federally certified Rural Health Clinics (RHC), we are pleased to provide the following c more ST

National Coalition for Hospice & Palliative Care Urges CMS to Base Palliative Care Eligibility on Patient Need Rather Than Prognosis (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov Re: Medicare and Me more ST

National Community Pharmacists Association Urge CMS to Recognize Provider Status and Expand Reimbursement for Remote Patient Monitoring (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 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 Cove more ST

National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Urges CMS to Finalize LDL-C Monitoring and Management Measure in MIPS and Heart Disease MVP (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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, Suite 1025, Washington, DC 20006 P: 866.894.3500 F: 202.330.5080 www.nationalforum.org Monday, September 14th, 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  more ST

National Kidney Foundation Calls on CMS to Center Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention in Primary Care Redesign (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 C. Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Subject: 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 Pro more ST

National Rural Health Association Urge CMS to Increase Medicare Payments and Support Telehealth Expansion (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 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; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medic more ST

North American Neuromodulation Society Calls on CMS to Reconsider Same Day Procedure Payment Cuts and Contracted Remote Monitoring Bans (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1833-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 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 S more ST

Nudj Health Urges CMS to Finalize Collaborative Care Valuation and Modernize Terminology (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Nudj Health | CMS-1848-P | Page 1 Response to CMS-1848-P CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Advancing Whole-Person, Interdisciplinary, Measurement-Based Care FILE CODE CMS-1848-P ORGANIZATION Nudj Health SUBMITTED BY Yuri Sudhakar, CEO COMMENT DEADLINE September 14, 2026 Re: Advancing Collaborative Care, Group-Based Care, Health Coa more ST

NYC Health & Hospitals Urges CMS to Increase Primary Care Base Payment and Conversion Factors (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Room 445-G 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 Coverage Policies; Medicare Shar more ST

Ochsner Health Calls on CMS to Halt Same Day Procedure Cuts and Regional Adjustment Reductions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P 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

Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging Praised for Support of Reimbursable Community-Based Health Coaching (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Dr. Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: CMS-1848-P: CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Dear Administrator Oz: The Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (o4a), representing Ohio's 12 Area Agencies o more ST

Oncologic Calls on CMS to Establish Structured Interoperability Standards for Diagnostic Lab Sharing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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: CMS-1848-P, CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (91 FR 43842). Response to the Request for Information on Duplicate Laboratory Testing, Imaging, and Result Sharing and Interoperability, section X, more ST

ORA Orthopedics Urges CMS to Reconsider Proposed Fee Schedule Conversion Factor Reductions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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, 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

Ore. Environmental Quality Dept. Urges EPA to Clarify and Strengthen Construction Stormwater Permit Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 17, 2026 Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters Attn: Office of Water 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 RE: Opportunity to Comment on Proposed 2027 Construction General Permit (CGP) Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0760 Comment Deadline: September 2, 2026, September 17, 2026 Dear EPA Construction General Permit Team: The Ore more ST

Organogenesis Urges CMS to Differentiate Payment Rates for Biologic Skin Substitutes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 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  more ST

Orthopedic Care Partners Urges CMS to Withdraw Practice Expense and Same-Day Visit Payment Reductions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P) Dear Administrator Oz, Orthopedic Care Partners respectfully submits the following comments on the CY 2027 Medicare Physicia more ST

Osher Center Urges CMS to Extend Duration and Flexibility of Shared Medical Appointments to Enhance Medicare Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Re: CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P) - Shared Medical Appointments (Group Medical Visits) The Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Wisconsin-Madison appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposal to recognize and reimburse Shared Medical Appointmen more ST

Partnership to Empower Physician-Led Care Urges CMS to Rebalance Physician Conversion Factor and Expand Site-Neutral Payments (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Balmore, MD 21244 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 Pro more ST

Personalized Medicine Coalition Calls on CMS to Align Quality Measures with Advanced Cancer Screening Options (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 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 Prog more ST

Philips Urges CMS to Finalize Practice Expense Methodology Reforms and Maintain Code Transparency (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Attn: CMS-1848-P 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 Medicare Prescription Drug Ination  more ST

Pikeville Medical Center Urges CMS to Reconsider Restrictions on Third-Party Remote Patient Monitoring (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 911 Bypass Road, Pikeville, KY 41501 | 606-430-3501 | pikevillehospital.org September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B P more ST

Pinyon Environmental Urges SBA to Substantially Reduce Proposed Receipts Threshold for Environmental Consulting (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Corporate Headquarters 3222 South Vance Street, Suite 200, Lakewood, CO 80227 T: 303.980.5200 F: 303.980.0089 www.pinyon-env.com September 18, 2026 Ryan Lambert U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW Washington, DC 20416 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Subject: Comments on Proposed Rule, "Small Business Size Standards," 91 Fed. Reg. 5 more ST

Point32Health Calls on CMS to Supplement Physician Survey Valuation with Objective Data and Independent Evidence (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Point32Health 1 Wellness Way Canton, MA 02021 point32health.org September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: CMS-1848-P, Request for Information on the Use of Current Procedural Terminology Codes for Medicare Physician Services  more ST

PointClickCare Urges CMS to Accommodate PostAcute Care Workflows in Quality Reporting and Interoperability (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PointClickCare | pointclickcare.com Page 1 of 9 September 14, 2026 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: CMS-1848-P; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule Dear Administrator Oz, PointClickCare appreciates t more ST

PotentiaMetrics Urges CMS to Recognize Technology Enabled Shared Decision Making Before Treatment Begins (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 September 14, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Submitted via www.regulations.gov [Docket No. CMS-1848-P] Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment a more ST

Power to the Patients Calls on CMS to Require Open Licensing and Independent Healthcare Code Valuation (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 7 September 14, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Comment on Request for Information Regarding Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Codes - CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, 91 Fed. Reg. 43,842 (July 1 more ST

Preceptis Medical Urges CMS to Expand Practice Expense Inputs Beyond Single Supply Code for Pediatric Tympanostomy (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Dr. 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: File Code CMS-1848-P Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of Preceptis Medical, a leading manufacturer of a One-Pass Tympanostomy Tube System, I am ple more ST

Precision Healthcare Specialists Urges CMS to Delay Payment Cuts for Independent Specialists (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Precision Healthcare Specialists | 6321 Daniels Parkway, Suite 201 | Fort Myers, FL 33912 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 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Dear Administrator: Precision Healthcare Specialists appreciate more ST

Prescribe FIT Calls on CMS to Modify Initiating Visit Rules and Preserve Practice Expense Inputs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Prescribe FIT, Inc. | CMS-1848-P PRESCRIBE FIT, INC. COMMENTS ON THE CY 2027 MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE PROPOSED RULE Remote Physiologic Monitoring Provisions File Code CMS-1848-P | Docket CMS-2026-2377 September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Re: CY 2027 Payment Policies Un more ST

Pritikin Calls on CMS to Authorize Telehealth Delivery and Multidisciplinary Staffing for Group Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P 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 Policies; Medicare Share more ST

Radiation Business Solutions Business Analyst Boob Calls on CMS to Maintain Contractor Based Proton Therapy Pricing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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, Radiation OncologY Dear Dr. Mehmet Oz: In my role as a Business Analyst at Radiation Business Solutions, with over 20 years of experience in the radiation oncology industry, I appreciate CMS's recognition that key radiation treatment delivery codes require upward evaluation. However, CMS should eval more ST

ReFED Urges USDA to Implement Recurring National Household Food Waste Measurement (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Michael Schwarz, Economist Nutrition and Economic Analysis Branch, Nutrition Guidance and Analysis Division Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Food and Nutrition Service U.S. Department of Agriculture 1320 Braddock Place Alexandria, VA 22314 Thank you for the opportunity to submit comments on USDA's Proposed Collection for the Study Classifying and Measurin more ST

Rep. Lawler Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Medicare Payment Cuts for Outpatient Procedures and Practice Expense Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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. Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 September 14, 2026 Dear Administrator Oz: Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments in response to the Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule. I write to urge CMS to withdraw proposals more ST

Schweiger Dermatology Group Urges CMS to Withdraw Same Day Procedure Payment Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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, M.B.A., M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P RE: CMS-1848-P; RIN 0938-AV82; Docket No. CMS-2026-2377 - CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Dear Administrator Oz: Schweiger Dermatology Group ("SDG") is one of the nation's largest der more ST

Sciometrix Inc. Urges CMS to Preserve Integrated Remote Patient Monitoring Vendor Partnerships (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Sciometrix Inc 306 S. Washington Ave., Suite 600, Royal Oak, MI 48067 Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Re: CMS-1848-P - CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule; Remote Physiologic Monitoring Dear Administrator: On behalf of Sciometrix, we submit these comments on the remote physiol more ST

Second Sight Solutions Calls on CMS to Establish Robust Data Matching and Reconciliation Protocols (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Second Sight Solutions, LLC 1800 M Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036 Re: CMS-1848-P, CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, Medicare Part D Claims Data 340B Repository Dear Administrator Oz: Second Sight Solutions, LLC ("Second Sight") appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS's) Proposed Rule, publish more ST

Shatterproof Urges CMS to Retain SUD Treatment Engagement Measure in Medicare Quality Framework (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Other Provisions; CMS-1848-P Dear Admi more ST

Sonex Health Urges CMS to Adjust Work RVUs for Carpal Tunnel Release Procedures to Reflect Physician Time and Complexity (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attn: CMS-1848-P 7500 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Calendar Year 2027 Payment Policies Under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (CMS-1848-P) Dear Administrator Oz, On behalf of Sonex Health, I appreciate this o more ST

South Carolina Society of Pathologists Calls on CMS to Rely on Established Rulemaking for Diagnostic Valuations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 13, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244 John Brooks Deputy Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Surgical Pathology Services in the  more ST

Southwest Community Care Partners Backs Medicare Coverage and General Supervision for Community Health Coaching (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244 Attention: CMS-1848-P (Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule) Re: Health and Well-Being Coaching Services (CPT Codes 0591T, 0592T, and 05 more ST

Sutter Health Urges CMS to Address Conversion Factor Decreases and High Cost Regional Operating Expenses (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 2200 River Plaza Drive Sacramento, CA 95833 September 14, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 RE: [CMS-1848-P] Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Paymen more ST

Sylk Health Calls on CMS to Adopt Public Code Sets and End American Medical Association Monopoly (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Attention: CMS-1848-P Dear Dr. Oz: Please accept the below comments in response to "H. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Request for Information  more ST

Texas Association of Community Health Centers Urges CMS to Make Telehealth Authorities and Payment Parity Permanent (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 11 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 Pa more ST

Tidepool Urges CMS to Value Continuous Glucose Monitors Separately from Simple Blood Pressure Cuffs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Subject: Tidepool public comments on Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies issued July 16, 2026. Docket number: CMS-1848-P The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health an more ST

U.S. Breastfeeding Committee Calls on CMS to Clarify Clinical Staff Roles and Incident To Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 RE: CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, CMS-1848-P Lactation Care Services, CPT Codes 978XX and 978X1 Dear Administrator: The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed treatment of new lactation c more ST

U.S. Canola Association Urges EPA To Expedite Approval Of Topramezone Use To Support Sustainable Canola Farming (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. U.S. Canola Association 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20003 Phone (202) 969-8113 September 16, 2026 Mr. Charles Smith Director, Registration Division U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20460 RE: Public Comment on Receipt of Application for New Use of Topramezone on Rapeseed subgroup 20A ( more ST

University of California Otolaryngology Professor Goldberg Oppose CMS Proposal to Cut Evaluation and Management Payments by 50 Percent (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. DATE: September 14, 2026 TO: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P / Docket CMS-2026-2377 FROM: Andrew N. Goldberg, MD, MSCE, FACS University of California, San Francisco 2233 Post Street, Room 309 San Francisco, CA. 94115 SUBJECT: Opposition to Proposed 50% Reduction to Evaluation & Managemen more ST

Vermont Health Care Association Urges CMS to Permit Contracted Staff for Remote Patient Monitoring (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Vermont Health Care Association PO Box 397 South Barre, VT 05670 September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850 Re: CMS-1848-P - CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule; Remote Phys more ST

Wis. DOT Submits Recommendations to Clarify and Improve 2027 Construction General Permit (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. To whom this may concern: Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is pleased to provide comments on the Proposed 2027 Construction General Permit (CGP), as advertised in the Federal Register on August 3, 2026. Our comments are as follows: 1. Section 1.4.1(b) - Request for Comment #1 WisDOT does not object to the requirements in this section, however, would lik more ST

Wisconsin Education Association Council Urges HHS to Withdraw Head Start Burden Reduction Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 | RIN 0970-AD30 September 18, 2026 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: ACF-2026-0595; Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Dear Secretary Kennedy: On behalf of The Wisconsin Edu more ST

Wolters Kluwer Urges CMS to Approve AI-Driven Improvement Activities in CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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 Comments from Wolters Kluwer on the Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program Draft Rule for CY 2027 Below are comments from Wolters Kluwer on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) draft rule updating the Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program for CY 2027 (CMS-1848-P). We appreciate the opportunity to comment.  more ST

Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange Urges CMS to Implement Measure-Specific, Readiness-Gated Transition to FHIR-Based Digital Quality Measures (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- 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, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: CMS-1848-P; RIN 0938-AV82 FHIR-Based Digital Quality Measurement in the Quality Payment Program and Other CMS Quality Programs Dear Administrator Oz: The Workgro more ST

Zero Overdose Urges CMS to Permit Auxiliary Personnel to Deliver Safety Planning Interventions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Zero Overdose Corp. 241 Grist Mill Road, Tillson, NY 12486 (314) 266-9026 https://www.zerooverdose.org/ September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: CMS-1848-P - Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Pa more ST