Healthcare

NIH Terminates Minority Biomedical Research Support Program

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is repealing the regulation for the Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) program. This action is effective September 25, 2025, and aligns with recent Supreme Court decisions and executive orders concerning discrimination and DEI programs.

Uniformed Services University Board of Regents Meeting Notice

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) has issued a notice for its Board of Regents quarterly meeting. The meeting will cover the approval of minutes, departmental reports, and degree conferrals, essential for maintaining accreditation and fulfilling the university's mission.

SAMHSA Proposed Rule: Mandatory Drug Testing Guidelines Using Oral Fluid

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has issued a proposed rule to establish mandatory guidelines for drug testing using oral fluid. This proposal aims to provide a standardized framework for federal agencies and contractors conducting such testing.

Proposed Rule to Remove Opioid Disorder Treatment Waiver Requirements

SAMHSA has issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking to remove the waiver requirement for practitioners prescribing certain medications for opioid use disorder (OUD). This action follows amendments made by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which eliminated the need for the waiver. Public comments are due by March 14, 2023.

SAMHSA Seeks Public Comments on Maternal Mental Health

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is soliciting public comments on questions related to maternal mental health. This consultation aims to gather input for the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health.

Proposed Federal Workplace Drug Testing Guidelines

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has issued a proposed rule to update federal workplace drug testing guidelines. This consultation seeks public comment on the proposed changes to these guidelines.

Proposed Rule: Opioid Use Disorder Medication Regulations

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to solicit public comment on proposed modifications to regulations concerning medications for opioid use disorder treatment. The comment period closes on February 14, 2023.

HHS Opioid Use Disorder Medications Correction

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing a correcting amendment to the final rule on Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder. This document corrects outdated references within the regulation, with an effective date of February 23, 2026.

HHS Proposes Rescinding LGBTQI+ Children Placement Rule

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) proposes to remove a final rule concerning designated placement requirements for LGBTQI+ children in foster care. This action follows a court decision vacating the rule, which the court found exceeded HHS's statutory authority. The public comment period for this proposed rescission ends April 6, 2026.

HHS Modifies Privacy Act System of Records

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is modifying a Privacy Act system of records, System No. 09-90-0052, to include reporting on substance use disorder patient records. The comment period for these modifications ends on March 19, 2026.