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Public comment period opens for deregulation RFI from HHS

The Department of Health and Human Services May 13 announced (https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/fda-10-to-1-deregulatory-plan-to-lower-costs-empower-patients.html) a 60-day public comment period opened for stakeholders regarding its request for information (https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-08384.pdf) to remove outdated or unnecessary regulations.

CMS to update SPA template for medication-assisted treatment benefit

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today released a

Trump administration issues executive orders on reducing anti-competitive barriers, repealing unlawful regulations

The Trump administration yesterday released executive orders on reducing anti-competitive regulatory

OMB seeks input on rules for potential deregulation

The Office of Management and Budget April 9 released a notice seeking public input on rules to potentially be rescinded, requesting detailed reasons for their rescission.

Keeping Congress Focused on Protecting Access to Care

Congress returns to Washington, D.C., next week following the summer recess, and lawmakers can expect a busy fall as they face a full plate of issues that need action.

CMS proposes changes to requirements for accrediting organizations

CMS's Conditions of Participation as accreditation standards | Proposed rule - Learn about the proposed rule by CMS that requires accrediting organizations to use CMS's Conditions of Participation as their minimum accreditation standards. Find out how this change can align accreditation requirements with federal regulations.

With Congressional Action Limited, Administration Releases Flurry of Health Care Regulations

During the last two weeks we have seen a flurry of regulatory activity affecting hospitals and health care providers, and we expect that trend to continue for the next several months.

OCR issues FAQs on patient visitation rights

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights Jan. 25 released guidance reminding hospitals, critical access hospitals and long-term care facilities of their obligation under Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regulations to ensure that their visitation policies do not unlawfully discriminate based on religion or other protected bases under federal civil rights laws, including during a public health emergency.

CDC recommends immunizing all infants under 8 months old against RSV

FDA last month approved a new long-acting monoclonal antibody to prevent RSV in this age group.

OSHA reopens comment period for ETS rule, schedules hearing 

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today reopened the comment period for certain topics in its interim final rule establishing an emergency temporary standard for occupational exposure to COVID-19.