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Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Children, Youth, and Family Programs

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within HHS has published a proposed rule to reduce bureaucratic burden and administrative requirements for programs serving children, youth, and families. The rule aims to streamline regulations affecting child welfare, foster care, youth development, and family support programs. Public comments are being accepted through May 6, 2026.

Hazardous Waste Worker Training OMB Comment Request 42 CFR Part 65

NIH/NIEHS published a corrected notice reopening the 30-day public comment period for an information collection request regarding hazardous waste worker training under 42 CFR Part 65. The original notice was published on March 18, 2026. This correction notice extends the comment period for stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed training requirements for workers handling hazardous waste.

ACIP Charter Renewal Notice

The CDC renewed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) charter through April 2028. This routine administrative notice confirms the committee's continued operation under its federal advisory committee mandate. No new policy requirements or compliance obligations are established.

Notice of Public Data Asset Release Under OPEN Government Data Act

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a Federal Register notice announcing the release of public data assets under the OPEN Government Data Act. This notice informs the public that CMS has made certain data assets available in compliance with federal open data requirements. The action applies to healthcare providers, researchers, and other stakeholders who utilize CMS public data.

E2B(R3) Data Standards for Postmarketing Safety Reports

FDA issued a notice proposing updated E2B(R3) data standards for electronic submission of postmarketing individual case safety reports to the FDA Adverse Event Monitoring System. The notice introduces new regional data elements and establishes an implementation schedule. Comments are due by October 1, 2026 (180 days from publication).

TANF Work Participation Rate Calculation Changes

The HHS Children and Families Administration (ACF) has published a proposed rule to recalibrate the TANF work participation rate calculation, specifically modifying the caseload reduction credit methodology and prohibiting small checks in the calculation. The proposed changes would affect how states demonstrate compliance with federal work participation requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Comments on the proposed rule are due by May 6, 2026.

FDA CTP Complaint - Closed for Comments

The FDA Center for Tobacco Products filed a complaint (Docket FDA-2026-H-3161-0001) that was closed for comments on April 3, 2026. The complaint document was submitted through regulations.gov and is now archived. No documents are available for public viewing in this docket.

Louisiana Healthcare Connections Prior Authorization Audit Findings

HHS OIG completed an audit of Louisiana Healthcare Connections (LHCC), a Louisiana Medicaid managed care organization, examining 76 sampled behavioral health service denials requiring prior authorization. LHCC complied with Federal and State requirements for 64 of 76 sampled denials (84%), but 12 denials failed to meet administrative or procedural requirements, primarily missing written notices of adverse determination. OIG estimates 3,209 prior authorization denials (15.8%) during the audit period did not comply with requirements.

Joint Commission HHA Accreditation Renewal Request

CMS has published a proposed notice announcing receipt of the Joint Commission's application for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for home health agencies (HHAs) seeking Medicare or Medicaid participation. The agency is soliciting public comments on this renewal request through May 4, 2026.

ACHC Critical Access Hospital Accreditation Approval

CMS announced continued approval of the Accreditation Commission for Health Care Inc. (ACHC) as a national accrediting organization for Critical Access Hospitals participating in Medicare or Medicaid. The approval period runs for six years, from December 27, 2025 through December 27, 2031.