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FY 2027 IPF Payment Rate Update

CMS published a proposed rule updating Inpatient Psychiatric Facility (IPF) payment rates for Fiscal Year 2027. The notice affects Medicare-participating IPFs and includes potential changes to payment amounts, wage indices, and facility-level adjustments. Public comments are being accepted through the specified deadline.

IRF Payment Rates and Quality Reporting Updates for FY2027

CMS published a proposed rule to update Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) payment rates and quality reporting requirements for Fiscal Year 2027. The rule affects Medicare-certified IRFs and proposes changes to payment methodology and quality measure reporting under the IRF Quality Reporting Program.

SNF Prospective Payment System FY2027 Quality Reporting Updates

CMS published a proposed rule updating the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System quality reporting requirements for FY2027. The rule proposes changes to standardized patient assessment data reporting under the Minimum Data Set and modifies quality measures for the SNF Quality Reporting Program. Skilled nursing facilities participating in Medicare would be subject to these updated reporting requirements and potential payment adjustments tied to quality performance.

Hospice Wage Index FY 2027 Payment Update Proposal

CMS has published a proposed rule to update the hospice wage index and payment rates for Fiscal Year 2027. The proposal affects Medicare-certified hospice providers and includes changes to routine home care rates, continuous home care rates, and other service payment categories. Comments are being solicited on the payment methodology updates and wage index adjustments.

Center for Scientific Review Notice of Closed Meetings

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Center for Scientific Review published a notice announcing five closed meetings scheduled for April 28-29, 2026. The meetings involve review panels evaluating grant applications in neurological disorders, musculoskeletal sciences, HIV/AIDS research, and neuroimmune/neuroinflammation studies. Meetings will be held virtually and are closed under exemptions for confidential trade secrets and personal privacy protections.

Center for Scientific Review Notice of Closed Meetings

The NIH Center for Scientific Review published a notice announcing five closed meetings scheduled for April 27-28, 2026. The meetings will review and evaluate grant applications for various study sections covering neuroscience, genetics, biochemistry, and health promotion. Meetings are closed under Federal Advisory Committee Act provisions to protect confidential grant information and personal data.

National Eye Institute Meeting Cancellation

The National Eye Institute (NEI) has cancelled a meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors scheduled for April 6, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. The meeting, which was to be held at NEI headquarters in Bethesda, MD, was previously noticed in the Federal Register on March 26, 2026 (91 FR 14703). A new Federal Register notice will be published once a rescheduled date is determined.

Priority Review Voucher Issuance; KRESLADI Rare Pediatric Disease Product

FDA announced the issuance of a priority review voucher to Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for KRESLADI (marnetegragene autotemcel), approved March 26, 2026, for treatment of pediatric patients with severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency-I (LAD-I). The voucher was awarded under section 529 of the FD&C Act's Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher Program. This notice fulfills FDA's statutory requirement to publish voucher awards.

Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health Charter Renewal

The CDC published a notice announcing the charter renewal of the Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health (ABRWH) in the Federal Register. The board operates under the Department of Health and Human Services to advise on radiation protection and worker health matters. This renewal continues the board's advisory functions without substantive changes to its mission or authority.

NCVHS Public Meeting Announced for April 2026

The CDC published a Federal Register notice announcing a public meeting of the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS). The meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT. Public attendance is permitted; no new regulatory requirements or policy changes are established.