Healthcare Compliance

USPTO Patent US12578700B2: 3D Printing Microstructures File Format

The USPTO has granted patent US12578700B2 to OPT Industries, Inc. for systems, methods, and a new file format for 3D printing microstructures. The patent describes a wireframe model expressed as a collection of wires for defining 3D objects, enabling the printing of novel items like eyelashes and swabs.

USPTO Patent Grant US12578593B2: Spiral Dioptre

The USPTO has granted patent US12578593B2 for a spiral dioptre with meridians of different optical power, assigned to SPIRAL. This patent relates to optical devices designed to provide a focused tubular region.

USPTO Patent Grant: Sag Compensation Deformable Lens

The USPTO has granted Apple Inc. a patent (US12578511B1) for a sag compensation structure for deformable lenses. This structure aims to mitigate gravity-induced sag in deformable lens membranes, potentially improving optical performance in lens assemblies.

USPTO Grants Design Patent for Mouthguard

The USPTO has granted a design patent (USD1119093S1) for a mouthguard to DCSTAR INC. The patent covers the ornamental design of the mouthguard, with a filing date of January 27, 2025, and an issue date of March 17, 2026. This grant signifies a new intellectual property right for the assignee.

USPTO Grants Medical Instrument Patent to Shanghai United Imaging

The USPTO has granted a design patent (USD1118971S1) for a medical instrument to Shanghai United Imaging Microelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. The patent covers a design related to diagnosis and surgery, with a filing date of August 21, 2024.

USPTO Patent Grant for Mint Labs Inc. Tractography Image Diagnosis Methods

The USPTO has granted a patent to Mint Labs Inc. for systems and methods to improve tractography images used in diagnosing neurodegenerative diseases. The patent, Reissue USRE050823E1, focuses on enhancing diffusion-based magnetic resonance imaging for damaged nervous systems, potentially serving as a biomarker for patient assessment.

Sumitomo Pharma Design Patent Grant for Dish

The USPTO has granted a design patent (USD1118970S1) for a dish to Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., with an effective date of March 17, 2026. The patent covers a specific design related to diagnostic or surgical applications, as indicated by its CPC classifications.

USPTO Patent Grant: Depilatory Device

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a design patent for a depilatory device. The patent, identified as USD1119080S1, was granted on March 17, 2026, to inventor Kai Dou. This grant signifies the protection of the unique design of the device.

VA NADL Program Helps Native American Veterans Own Homes

VA News featured the story of Lakeishia, a Native American woman Veteran from the Mississippi Band of the Choctaw Indians, who achieved homeownership through the Native American Direct Loan (NADL) program after facing housing insecurity upon returning to reservation land. The article highlights how NADL addresses longstanding barriers preventing lenders from financing home purchases on federal trust lands, a challenge that has historically limited homeownership options for Native Americans. VA states it remains committed to expanding awareness and participation in the program among tribal communities nationwide.

CMS Final Rule Mandates Electronic Claims Attachments, Phases Out Fax and Mail

CMS announced the Administrative Simplification; Adoption of Standards for Health Care Claims Attachments Transactions and Electronic Signatures Final Rule, projected to save the healthcare industry approximately $781 million annually by establishing national standards for electronic exchange of clinical documentation supporting healthcare claims. The rule adopts standards for electronic signatures to ensure secure, authenticated transmission of claims-related information. HIPAA-covered entities including health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and healthcare providers conducting electronic transactions must comply by May 26, 2028.

CMS Finalizes HIPAA Standards for Health Care Claims Attachments and Electronic Signatures

CMS has finalized the Administrative Simplification; Adoption of Standards for Health Care Claims Attachments Transactions and Electronic Signatures Final Rule (CMS-0053-F), establishing the first-ever HIPAA-adopted standards for health care claims attachments. The rule adopts X12N 275 and X12N 277 (Version 6020) standards and HL7 C-CDA Implementation Guides (March 2022 iteration) for electronic exchange of clinical documentation including medical records, imaging, and lab results. Electronic signature requirements are also finalized. The rule is effective May 26, 2026, with compliance required 24 months from the effective date. CMS projects roughly $781 million in annual cost savings by eliminating manual fax and mail processes.

CDPH Warns of Serious Illness Linked to RAW FARM Raw Cheddar Cheese

CDPH issued a public health warning on March 20, 2026, advising consumers and businesses not to eat, serve, or sell RAW FARM brand raw cheddar cheese due to an ongoing Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157 outbreak. As of March 13, 2026, seven individuals from three states have been infected, including five California residents; four illnesses are in children under five and two have been hospitalized. The FDA recommended a voluntary recall, but RAW FARM has not removed the product from the market as of March 18, 2026.

Delaware OHS St. Patrick's Day DUI Checkpoint and Sober Rides Results

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety has published results from its St. Patrick's Day weekend DUI checkpoint and Sober Rides program, summarizing enforcement activity conducted during the holiday period. The report details operational outcomes of the checkpoint deployment and free-ride service offered to reduce impaired driving. The findings are informational and do not impose new compliance obligations on regulated entities.

DSHA Launches Healthy Heart Program for Public Housing Residents

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has launched a Healthy Heart Program offering heart health programming to public housing residents. State and health care leaders gathered at Liberty Court Apartments to celebrate the program's kickoff. The initiative is a community wellness program rather than a regulatory or compliance action.

Potassium Iodide Distribution on April 2 in Middletown

The Delaware Division of Public Health and Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) are co-hosting a Potassium Iodide (KI) distribution event at the Middletown Fire Hall on April 2, 2026. The distribution is intended for residents living within the 10-mile emergency planning zone of the Salem Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Station. No cost or registration is mentioned for residents to receive the KI tablets.

VA Health Systems Research Scientific Merit Review Board Renewal Notice

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a notice of intent to renew the Health Systems Research Scientific Merit Review Board for a two-year period. The Board is deemed necessary and in the public interest to ensure the fair selection of meritorious research projects and to advise on research program priorities.

VA Notice: Renewal of Scientific Merit Review Board Charter

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is providing notice of its intent to renew the charter for the Rehabilitation Research, Development and Translation Scientific Merit Review Board for a two-year period. The Board is deemed necessary and in the public interest for the fair selection of meritorious research projects.

VA Notice to Renew Joint Brain, Mental Health Board

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a notice of intent to renew the Joint Brain, Behavioral, and Mental Health and Medical Health Scientific Merit Review Board for a two-year period. This renewal is deemed necessary and in the public interest, with an estimated annual operating budget of $1,600,000.

VA Cooperative Studies Scientific Evaluation Committee Renewal Notice

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a notice of intent to renew the Cooperative Studies Scientific Evaluation Committee (CSSEC) for a two-year period. The committee reviews proposed and ongoing cooperative studies and multi-site clinical research activities for scientific merit and feasibility.

VA Acquisition Regulation Contract Clause - Information Security

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comment on a revision to its information collection regarding the VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) contract clause for Information and Information Systems Security. This revision, driven by the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, requires contractors with access to VA data to report security incidents and manage system access.

FDA Variance Application from Epic Pro Event Production

The FDA has posted a variance application from Epic Pro Event Production. The document is available for review on Regulations.gov, though no specific details or full text are provided in the initial listing.

FDA Variance Approval Letter to 3 Foot World

The FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) has issued a variance approval letter to 3 Foot World. The document indicates a specific approval for a variance related to a medical device. No further details on the nature of the variance or its implications are provided in the metadata.

FDA Variance Renewal from Lapis Lasers & Lighting FX

The FDA has posted a variance renewal request from Lapis Lasers & Lighting FX, LLC. The document is available for review and download via the Regs.gov portal. No specific details on the variance itself are provided in the metadata.

FDA Variance Approval Letter to Mykyta Sukhenko

The FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) has issued a variance approval letter to Mykyta Sukhenko. The document is restricted due to personally identifiable information, but a redacted version is available.

FDA Variance Application from Life to the Full, LLC

The FDA has posted a variance application from Life to the Full, LLC. The application details are available via a link on the Regs.gov portal. No documents are currently available for direct viewing or download.

FDA Variance Application from Matthew Lewis

The FDA has posted a variance application submitted by Matthew Lewis, with redacted information available for download. This application is related to medical device regulations and was submitted through CDRH.

FDA Variance Approval Letter for Alexander Kulik

The FDA has issued a variance approval letter to Alexander Kulik, as posted on March 20, 2026. The letter, issued by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), pertains to a specific variance request.

FDA Complaint Document

The FDA has closed a complaint document for public comment. The document is related to the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) and is available for review on regulations.gov. No specific compliance deadlines or actions are detailed in this notice.

FDA Variance Application from Vault Entertainment Inc.

The FDA has received a variance application from Vault Entertainment Inc. The document is a filing related to a variance request, with no downloadable content available directly in the provided feed entry. Further details are available via the provided URL.

FDA Variance Application from Alexander Kulik

The FDA has posted a variance application submitted by Alexander Kulik. The application is from the CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) and has been redacted for personally identifiable information. The document is available for review on Regs.gov.

FDA Acknowledgment Letter to Life to the Full, LLC

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an acknowledgment letter to Life to the Full, LLC. This letter confirms receipt of a submission from the company. The FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) is listed as an author.

FDA Variance Application from Illuminate Production Services

The FDA has posted a variance application from Illuminate Production Services. The document is available for review on Regs.gov, with the application submitted by CDRH.

FDA Variance Application from Kyle Cummings

The FDA has posted a variance application submitted by Kyle Cummings. The application is from the CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) and is available for review, with a redacted version provided for download. No specific details of the variance are available in the provided text.

FDA Variance Approval Letter to Kyle Cummings

The FDA has issued a variance approval letter to Kyle Cummings, as posted on March 20, 2026. The document is restricted due to personally identifiable information and was authored by CDRH.

FDA Acknowledges Letter from 3 Foot World

The FDA has acknowledged receipt of a letter from 3 Foot World regarding a matter associated with docket FDA-2026-V-1589. The agency has provided a link to the acknowledgment letter, which was authored by CDRH.

FDA Complaint Document

The FDA has posted a complaint document related to its regulatory activities. The document is available for review on the Regs.gov platform. No specific details about the nature of the complaint or the parties involved are provided in the metadata.

FDA Complaint Document

The FDA has posted a complaint document related to its regulatory activities. No content is available for viewing or download, but an attachment labeled 'Complaint' is provided by the CTP author.

FDA Variance Application from Mykyta Sukhenko

The FDA has posted a variance application submitted by Mykyta Sukhenko. The application is restricted due to personally identifiable information, but a redacted version is available for review. This notice serves to inform the public of the application's existence.

FDA Variance Approval Letter

The FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) has issued a variance approval letter. The document is restricted due to Personally Identifiable Information and a redacted version is available for download.

FDA Acknowledgment Letter to Kyle Cummings

The FDA has posted an acknowledgment letter sent to Kyle Cummings regarding a submission. The letter is from the FDA's Division of Management and Budget (DMB) and was authored by CDRH. A redacted version is available for download.

FDA Acknowledgment Letter to Mykyta Sukhenko

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted an acknowledgment letter sent to Mykyta Sukhenko regarding a submission. The letter, authored by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), indicates a formal receipt of information or documentation.

FDA Variance Approval Letter to Feral Artisans

The FDA has issued a variance approval letter to Feral Artisans regarding a medical device. The document is available for download and further information can be accessed via the provided link.

FDA Response Letter for Docket FDA-2026-P-0529

The FDA has posted a response letter related to docket FDA-2026-P-0529. The document was authored by the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and is available for download. No other details or specific actions are indicated.

FDA Variance Approval Letter for Vault Entertainment Inc.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a variance approval letter to Vault Entertainment Inc. This document grants a specific variance related to regulatory requirements. The FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) authored the letter.

FDA Variance Approval Letter to Laser Wizardry

The FDA has issued a variance approval letter to Laser Wizardry regarding a medical device. This document is part of the regulatory process for medical device manufacturers seeking specific approvals or variances from standard requirements.

FDA Proposed Collection for Animal Drug User Fees

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a proposed collection of information regarding animal drug and animal generic drug user fees. This notice initiates a public comment period for the proposed reporting requirements associated with these user fees.

FDA National Priority Voucher Pilot Program Public Hearing Request

The FDA is announcing a public hearing regarding its National Priority Voucher Pilot Program. The hearing will be held on June 12, 2026, and is intended to gather public input on the program. Registration details and requests for participation are available on the FDA website.

FDA Seeks Comment on Advisory Committee Information Collection

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting public comment on its proposed collection of information related to advisory committee activities. This notice initiates a comment period for stakeholders to provide feedback on the agency's information collection requests concerning these committees.

NCVHS Charter Renewal Notice

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published a notice regarding the renewal of the charter for the National Committee on Vital Health and Statistics (NCVHS). This notice serves to inform the public about the continuation of the committee's operations.

South Carolina Measles Outbreak Stalls at 997 Cases, Two in Quarantine

The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported no new measles cases since Tuesday, March 17, 2026, keeping the total outbreak count at 997 cases. Two individuals remain in quarantine with the latest quarantine end date of March 28. The age breakdown shows 639 cases in the 5-17 age group and 932 of 997 cases involving unvaccinated individuals. A 42-day period with no new cases is required before the outbreak can be declared ended.