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Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Urges Extended Timeline for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Prior Authorization Rule

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs Proposed Rule. AMCP emphasizes the importance of prior authorization as a clinical management tool to ensure appropriate medication use, patient safety, and cost-effective care, while expressing concerns about the feasibility of the proposed implem more

AFP-SD Thanks President Trump for Mount Rushmore Visit, Celebrates American Values ahead of July 4th

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-SD Thanks President Trump for Mount Rushmore Visit, Celebrates American Values ahead of July 4th * Pierre, SD - Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) welcomed President Trump to the state Friday for the fireworks display at Mount Rushmore, part of the nationwide celebrations for our country's 250 th birthday. AFP-SD State Director Jennifer Beving released t more

AG Brown leads multistate opposition to Postal Service's attempt to undermine voting rights

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown leads multistate opposition to Postal Service's attempt to undermine voting rights * Attorney General Nick Brown co-led a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a formal comment letter today opposing the Postal Service's attempt to aid the President's efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in voting through a proposed rule, and asking more

American Academy of PAs Announces 2026-27 Board of Directors

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 3 -- The American Academy of Physician Associates issued the following news release: * * * American Academy of PAs Announces 2026-27 Board of Directors David J. Bunnell to Serve as President and Chair of the Board - The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) Board of Directors began its 2026-27 leadership year on July 1. The board will be led by President and Chair David J. Bunnell, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA, a dedicated leader with more than 20 years of clinica more

American Association for Homecare Seeks Prior Authorization Reforms to Improve Access and Reduce Burden

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Association for Homecare, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing challenges with prior authorization policies for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. The letter highlights how current PA processes delay patient access to medically necessary home medical equipment and impose significant administrative burdens on suppliers and healthcare providers, particularly more

American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Endorses CMS Efforts to Modernize Prior Authorization for Medications

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, Alexandria, Virginia, expressed support for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services initiative to improve interoperability standards and streamline prior authorization requirements for prescription drugs under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care plans, and federally facilitated health exchange plans. In a public comment letter submitted to CMS, the AASLD outlined recommendations aimed at enhancing timely p more

American Association of Port Authorities Calls for Expanded Drone Flight Restrictions Around Seaports

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Association of Port Authorities, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking on drone flight restrictions near fixed site facilities. The letter focuses on the FAA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for designating unmanned aircraft flight restrictions to protect critical infrastructure, specifically underscoring the unique challenges more

American Foundation for the Blind Opposes Department of Justice Delay of Web Accessibility Compliance Dates

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Foundation for the Blind, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing the extension of compliance dates for web and mobile app accessibility rules under the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II. The DOJ had proposed delaying the deadlines related to the accessibility of web information and services of state and local government entities, a move the AFB argues would continue to impose significant barr more

American Society of Civil Engineers Urges Enhancements to Bureau of Transportation Statistics Data and Reporting

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics addressing improvements in BTS products, user experience, and addressing data gaps across the transportation sector. ASCE, representing over 160,000 civil engineering professionals spanning aviation, railroads, roads, and other modalities, emphasized the importance of BTS data in informing infrastructur more

American Society of Pediatric Nephrology Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Improve Drug Prior Authorization for Children With Kidney Disease

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology, McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging the agency to advance interoperability standards and improve prior authorization processes for drugs within Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Managed Care, Children's Health Insurance Program agencies, and qualified health plan issuers. ASPN advocates for reforms aimed at reducing administrative burdens and ensuring timely a more

Americans for Prosperity Marks One-Year Anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cut

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Marks One-Year Anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cut * Americans for Prosperity (AFP) marked the one-year anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cut, highlighting the legislation's role in advancing pro-growth policies that empower Americans, strengthen the economy, and keep government accountable. Brent Gardner, Chief Government Affairs more

Association for Clinical Oncology Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Improve Prior Authorization Processes for Cancer Care Drugs

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Association for Clinical Oncology, Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's 2026 proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs under Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Children's Health Insurance Program Agencies, CHIP Managed Care Entities, and issuers of Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-Facil more

Asthma and Allergy Foundation Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Improve Prior Authorization and Step Therapy Rules

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing proposed rules on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drug coverage within Medicare and Medicaid programs. The foundation, which advocates for people with asthma and allergies, highlighted the burden asthma places on nearly 28 million Americans and emphasized how prior authorization and step therapy requirem more

Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Opposition to Proposed USPS Rule Creating Centralized Voter List, Restricting Mail Voting

SACRAMENTO, California, July 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Opposition to Proposed USPS Rule Creating Centralized Voter List, Restricting Mail Voting * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a United States Postal Service (USPS) proposed rule that would facilitate the president's efforts to exert greater control over more

Attorney General Bonta Urges Trump Administration to Withdraw Unlawful Contractor Production and Reporting Requirements

SACRAMENTO, California, July 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Trump Administration to Withdraw Unlawful Contractor Production and Reporting Requirements * Proposal would impose unclear, confusing, potentially duplicative, and burdensome obligations on federal contractors and subcontractors OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter urging th more

Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights

MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 2 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights * Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a formal comment letter today opposing the Postal Service's attempt to aid the President's efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in voting through a proposed rule and asking t more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES POSTAL SERVICE'S UNLAWFUL ATTEMPT TO UNDERMINE VOTING RIGHTS

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES POSTAL SERVICE'S UNLAWFUL ATTEMPT TO UNDERMINE VOTING RIGHTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general, took action to oppose the U.S. Postal Service's attempt to aid the president's efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in voting through a proposed rule. The coalition is calling on the Post more

Bamboo Health Urges Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to Preserve HL7 V2 ADT for Patient Event Notifications While Supporting FHIR Modernization

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Bamboo Health, a care coordination technology company in Reston, Virginia, has provided comprehensive feedback to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on electronic event notifications for value-based care and care coordination. The public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services emphasizes preserving existing real-time event notification capabilities while cautiously advancing the adoption of newer standards. In its response to CMS's Requ more

BDO USA Releases Its 2025 Sustainability Report

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 (TNSrpt) -- BDO USA, a provider of assurance, tax and financial advisory services, presented the following news release: * * * BDO USA Releases Its 2025 Sustainability Report * BDO USA has released its latest Sustainability Report, detailing progress and impact across the firm, its communities and the environment. * The firm advanced its climate commitments with the validation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiati more

Black Warrior Riverkeeper Urges Environmental Protection Agency to Maintain Protections Against Coal Ash Pollution

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Black Warrior Riverkeeper, a nonprofit advocacy organization in Birmingham, Alabama, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing the agency's proposed amendments to coal combustion residuals management rules. The organization expressed concerns that the proposed revisions would weaken existing safeguards under the 2015 Coal Ash Rule and the 2024 Legacy Coal Ash Rule, threatening water quality and public health in Alabama and beyond more

Booz Allen and OpenAI Partner to Deploy Mission-Ready AI

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 29 -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release: * * * Booz Allen and OpenAI Partner to Deploy Mission-Ready AI Accelerating secure AI deployment for U.S. agencies and commercial enterprises - Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) today announced a new partnership with OpenAI to promote advanced AI innovation across national security and critical infrastructure missions. With OpenAI, Booz Allen will share mission a more

Bromme Hampton Cole Applauds Improvements in AbilityOne's New Strategic Plan, Urges Stronger Governance

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Bromme Hampton Cole, a nonprofit organization specializing in governance reform and nonprofit accountability in Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter concerning the U.S. AbilityOne Commission's Draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030. The letter commends the Commission for significant improvements in its strategic planning while urging stronger focus on governance, accountability, and structural vulnerabilities that could impact the prog more

Consumer Brands Association Urges Food and Drug Administration to Enhance Flexibility and Clarity for Food Traceability Compliance

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Consumer Brands Association, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expressing support for the agency's efforts on the Food Traceability Rule while advocating for additional flexibilities and clearer guidance to ease regulatory burdens. The association represents over 2,000 consumer packaged goods brands, emphasizing their critical role in the domestic manufacturing workforce and the U.S. economy. The associa more

Defacto Health Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Expand and Strengthen API Endpoint Reporting Requirements

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Defacto Health LLC, a healthcare data company based in Oakton, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed rule which concerns electronic prior authorization for drugs and the mandatory reporting of payer API endpoints. Defacto Health supports the proposal for mandatory endpoint reporting requirements but recommends expanding and enhancing those requirements to better serve consumers, developers, and more

Defense Subcommittee Ranking Member McCollum Issues Remarks at Markup of 2027 Defense Funding Bill

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following remarks on June 24, 2026, at a markup of fiscal 2027 Defense funding bill: * * * Thank you very much, Chairman Cole. I want to start by again thanking the majority and minority staff: Jennifer, Jason, and Ed on the minority side, and Taylor, Keri Lyn, Gina, Colleen, Max, Ariana, Jackie, Daniel, and both Adams. And, I would also like to thank my perso more

Federal Register: DEA Issues Proposed Amendment, Notice of Intent on Temporary Schedule I Placement of 7-Hydroxymitragynine

WASHINGTON, July 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * The Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration is issuing this notice of intent to publish a temporary order to schedule 7-hydroxymitragynine above a specified threshold, including its isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, esters, and ethers, whenever the existence of such isomers, esters, ethers, and salts is possible more

Federal Register: DEA Issues Proposed Amendment, Notice of Intent on Temporary Schedule I Placement of Mitragynine Pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, MGM-16

WASHINGTON, July 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * The Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration is issuing this notice of intent to publish a temporary order to schedule three 7-hydroxymitragynine-related substances (mitragynine pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and MGM-16), including their isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, esters, and ethers, whenever the existence of such more

For the First Time in History, Pressley Delivers Frederick Douglass's Famous Speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" on House Floor

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * For the First Time in History, Pressley Delivers Frederick Douglass's Famous Speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" on House Floor * Ahead of 250 th Anniversary, Pressley Paints Striking Picture of America's Past & Present "Douglass's words endure as both a mirror and a mandate, revealing uncomfortable truths while urging us to fight for an America as good as its promise." Video (YouT more

Government Contract Experts Urges AbilityOne Commission to Lower Program Fee Ceiling and Strengthen Subcontracting Rules

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Government Contract Experts, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. AbilityOne Commission regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking on central nonprofit agency fees and subcontracting under the AbilityOne Program. The organization supports adjustments that enhance cost efficiency and transparency while maintaining the program's employment mission. GCE advocates for a tiered program fee structure that reduces the current 3.75 percent fee ceiling more

Inova Cares Joins Inova Juniper Program at New Dumfries Location

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 29 -- Inova, a healthcare provider, issued the following news release: * * * Inova Cares joins Inova Juniper Program at new Dumfries location Today Inova, with the support of the Potomac Health Foundation, celebrated the grand opening of the relocation and expansion of care with a new site located at 3800 Fettler Park Drive, Ste 301, Dumfries, VA 22205. The Inova Juniper Program (IJP) has provided care for people living with HIV in Dumfries for over 20 years. Along wi more

International Association of Venue Managers Urges Federal Aviation Administration to Expand Drone Flight Restrictions for Wider Range of Event Venues

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The International Association of Venue Managers, Alexandria, Virginia, has provided a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration regarding its proposed rule on unmanned aircraft flight restrictions near critical infrastructure facilities. The association, representing various public assembly venues such as arenas, convention centers, and amphitheaters, expressed concerns that the FAA's thresholds for applying these restrictions create security gaps, leavin more

International Foodservice Distributors Association Urges Food and Drug Administration to Adjust Food Traceability Guidance to Ease Compliance Burdens

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The International Foodservice Distributors Association, McLean, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's draft guidance on additional traceability record requirements for certain foods under the FDA's food traceability rule. Representing the foodservice distribution industry, IFDA highlights operational challenges and proposes modifications to enhance compliance feasibility and maintain food safety objectiv more

Laboratory Associations Urge Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Address Prior Authorization Barriers to Testing Access

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Association of Bioanalysts, Crystal City, Virginia, and the National Independent Laboratory Association, based in St. Louis, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging the agency to address the challenges posed by prior authorization requirements for clinical laboratory testing under Medicare. The associations, representing community and regional clinical laboratories nationwide, highlighted how prior auth more

Medicaid Health Plans of America Urges Delay in CMS Prior Authorization Drug API Implementation

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Medicaid Health Plans, Arlington, Virginia, addressed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in a public comment letter concerning the agency's proposed 2026 Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs rule. Representing over 160 Medicaid managed care organizations serving nearly 47 million Medicaid enrollees across 40 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, MHPA expressed support for CMS's a more

National Association of Chain Drug Stores Highlights Pharmacy Integration in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Interoperability Rule

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Arlington, Virginia, issued a public comment letter addressing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. NACDS emphasized the importance of pharmacy integration within the CMS rule to ensure electronic prior authorization processes effectively reduce administrative burdens and improve patient access. In the letter submitted to the CMS under the more

National Association of Manufacturers Supports Environmental Protection Agency Proposal to Clarify Construction Start Rules in NSR Program

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Manufacturers, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding its proposed revision to the definition of "begin actual construction" under the Clean Air Act's New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program. NAM expressed support for the agency's effort to clarify permitting procedures that allow manufacturers to start construction of non-emitting infrastructure components prior t more

National Community Pharmacists Association Supports Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Drug Prior Authorization Standards With Implementation Concerns

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding proposed interoperability standards and prior authorization rules for drugs within Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid, CHIP programs, and Qualified Health Plans on federally-facilitated exchanges. NCPA represents 18,900 independent community pharmacies nationwide and advocates for policies that address more

National Electrical Manufacturers Association Submits Public Comment to Consumer Product Safety Commission Warning of Dangerous Counterfeit Electrical Products

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association, Rosslyn, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission addressing the widespread issue of counterfeit certification markings on electrical products. Representing over 300 manufacturers contributing significantly to the U.S. economy, NEMA highlighted the prevalence of fake certification marks on items such as power cords, extension cords, circuit breakers, lighting products, ceili more

National Fisheries Institute Requests Clarifications on Food and Drug Administration Seafood Traceability Guidance

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Fisheries Institute, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the Draft Guidance for Industry on additional traceability records for certain foods. As the largest commercial seafood trade association in the United States, NFI represents diverse sectors of the seafood supply chain, including harvesters, processors, and importers. The letter highlights multiple areas where NFI seeks further clarifi more

National Grocers Association Seeks Greater Flexibility in Food and Drug Administration Food Traceability Guidance

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Grocers Association, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's Draft Guidance on the Food Traceability Rule. The letter reflects independent community grocers' concerns and suggestions regarding the implementation of additional traceability record requirements for certain foods, aiming to reduce operational burdens while maintaining food safety. The association welcomed the FDA's ext more

National Industries for the Blind Calls for Withdrawal of Proposed Fee and Contracting Rule Changes by AbilityOne Commission

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- National Industries for the Blind, Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. AbilityOne Commission regarding the Commission's proposed rule revising central nonprofit agencies' requirements related to fee charges and subcontracting permissions within the AbilityOne Program. The AbilityOne Commission oversees the AbilityOne Program, which facilitates employment opportunities for people who are blind or severely disabled by distributing federal gover more

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Urges Environmental Protection Agency to Support Beneficial Use of Fly Ash in Concrete and Clarify Coal Combustion Residuals Regulations

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed amendments to the Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System for the disposal of coal combustion residuals from electric utilities. The letter addresses the April 2026 proposal focusing on legacy CCR management units and beneficial use definitions. NRMCA, representing over 2,250 companies and more

National Wildlife Federation Urges Environmental Protection Agency to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Preconstruction Activity

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Wildlife Federation, Reston, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule revision titled "Begin Actual Construction in the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program." The conservation organization warns that the revision would allow companies to commence significant construction activities before completing the rigorous New Source Review permit process, po more

Patrice Kelly Consulting Critiques Limited Scope of Food and Drug Administration's Clinical Toxicology Exemption Proposal

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Patrice Kelly Consulting LLC, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration concerning the agency's proposal to exempt certain class II clinical toxicology test system devices from premarket notification requirements. The company, representing clients involved in workplace drug and alcohol testing, argues the agency's current proposal falls short of what is required to streamline f more

Patrice Kelly Consulting Urges FDA to Fully Exempt Federal Drug Testing Devices From Premarket Notification

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Patrice Kelly Consulting, Arlington, Virginia, has called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to completely remove the 510(k) premarket notification requirements for all Federal drug testing devices, including class II clinical toxicology test systems. The consulting firm submitted a public comment letter to the FDA expressing concerns that the current Federal Register Notice proposal only partially exempts certain device product codes, which does not provide the Subst more

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association Urges Flexibility and Provider Adoption in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Prior Authorization Rule

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing both support and recommendations regarding the agency's 2026 Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs Proposed Rule. The letter highlights critical aspects of the proposed rule aimed at modernizing electronic prior authorization processes and enhancing interoperability within healthcare sys more

Pharmacy Health Information Technology Collaborative Urges Expanded Electronic Prior Authorization Standards for Medicare and Medicaid Drugs

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Pharmacy Health Information Technology Collaborative, Alexandria, Virginia, provided a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding advance interoperability standards and prior authorization requirements for drugs covered under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, CHIP, and Qualified Health Plans on the federally-facilitated exchanges. PHIT represents major national pharmacy associations and stakeholders involved in pharmacy health IT, advoca more

Produce Industry Association Urges Food and Drug Administration to Clarify Traceability Guidance for Food Safety Modernization Act 204 Implementation

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The International Fresh Produce Association, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a comprehensive public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the draft guidance titled "Questions and Answers About Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods: Guidance for Industry." This draft guidance pertains to requirements under Section 204 of the Food Safety Modernization Act, focusing on traceability records for certain foods, including more

Sequoia Project Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Advance Interoperability and Prior Authorization Standards for Medicare and Medicaid Programs

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Sequoia Project, a public-private collaborative in Reston, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Children's Health Insurance Program Agencies, CHIP Managed Care Entities, and issuers of Qualified Health Plans on Federally-Facilitated Exc more

Society of General Internal Medicine Calls for Expanded Prior Authorization Reforms in Medicare and Medicaid Programs

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Society of General Internal Medicine, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recommending enhanced reforms to prior authorization processes in Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program, and qualified health plans on the federal exchanges. The organization, representing over 3,300 general internal medicine physicians, emphasizes the need to reduce administrative burdens and impro more

TheDream.US: What Are Dreamers' Hopes and Dreams for Living in America?

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 3 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * What Are Dreamers' Hopes and Dreams for Living in America? First Installment of New TheDream.US Data and Storytelling Series, "The Frequency: the Pulse of America's Dreamers" - Ahead of the July 4th holiday and this year's celebration of America at 250, TheDream.US today released one-of-a-kind findings about how thousands of Dreamers more

Virginia Department of Transportation Seeks Clarifications on FAA Proposed UAS Flight Restrictions Near Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Virginia Department of Transportation, Richmond, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the Federal Aviation Administration's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on restricting unmanned aircraft system operations near fixed site facilities. The department expressed support for the intent behind the proposed rule while seeking clarifications and collaboration to address potential conflicts with existing regulations and to more

Virginia is for (Illegal Alien) Lovers: Fairfax County Refused to Transfer Hundreds of Criminal Illegal Aliens Into Federal Custody from January 2025 to April 2026

WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * Virginia is for (Illegal Alien) Lovers: Fairfax County Refused to Transfer Hundreds of Criminal Illegal Aliens Into Federal Custody from January 2025 to April 2026 * Today, America First Legal (AFL) released records obtained from the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office confirming the county's deliberate refusal to honor hundreds of federal immigration detainers f more

Warner & Kaine: One Year Later, Virginia Families Are Paying the Price For Trump's Billionaire Tax Giveaway

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine: One Year Later, Virginia Families Are Paying the Price For Trump's Billionaire Tax Giveaway * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Trump-Vance administration's billionaire tax giveaway megabill becoming law, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement highlighting the devastating impact the law has had on Virginia families more

Yale University: 'Atomic Zoom' Brings Gum Disease Bacteria Into Sharp Focus

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 29 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * 'Atomic zoom' brings gum disease bacteria into sharp focus By Jon Atherton The technology at the center of the growing 'resolution revolution' has again showed its value to scientists at Yale by revealing the secrets of gum disease. Leveraging the advanced imaging techniques of electron microscopy - or cryo-EM - the lab of Jun Liu, professor of Microbial Pathogenesis at the Yale Microbial Sciences more

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