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HRSA Extends Funding to University of Utah for Emergency Medical Services for Children Data Center

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has issued a Notice extending funding to the University of Utah for the Emergency Medical Services for Children Data Center (EDC). The document, published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2026, is designated as Notice document number 2026-07035, appearing at citation 91 FR 18867.

CMS Proposes CJR Model National Expansion to All Hospitals

CMS announced a proposed rule to expand the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR-X) Model nationwide through the FY2027 Hospital IPPS and LTCH PPS proposed rule. Beginning October 1, 2027, the model would be mandatory for most hospitals, making it the first nationwide test of an episode-based payment model for joint replacements. The model holds hospitals responsible for Medicare spending on joint replacement surgery, hospital stay, and 90 days of post-acute recovery care.

Proposes Faster Drug Prior Authorization Decisions with 24-Hour Urgent Deadline

CMS proposes a rule establishing mandatory prior authorization decision deadlines for drugs: 24 hours for urgent requests and 72 hours for standard requests. The rule would expand electronic prior authorization requirements to include drugs under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, CHIP, Qualified Health Plans, and FF-SHOP. Impacted payers would be required to publicly report prior authorization metrics including approval rates, denial rates, appeal outcomes, and decision timeframes.

2026 CMS Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs Proposed Rule

CMS has released the 2026 CMS Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs proposed rule (CMS-0062-P), which would extend electronic prior authorization requirements to cover drugs for Medicare Advantage organizations, state Medicaid and CHIP fee-for-service programs, Medicaid managed care plans, CHIP managed care entities, and Qualified Health Plan issuers. The rule also proposes adding small group market QHP issuers on the FF-SHOP as impacted payers and would require impacted payers to adopt specific HL7 FHIR standards for electronic prior authorization transactions under HIPAA.

FY 2027 Medicare Hospital Inpatient and Long-Term Care Payment Rates Proposed Rule

CMS issued a proposed rule on April 10, 2026, updating Medicare payment policies and rates for inpatient hospitals and long-term care hospitals for FY 2027. The proposed rule would expand the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR-X) model nationwide, covering hip, knee, and ankle replacements in inpatient and outpatient settings, effective October 1, 2027. The rule also includes proposed changes to Organ Acquisition and Reimbursement Appeals policies.

CMS-1849-P Proposed Rule - Public Comment Deadline June 9

CMS published a proposed rule (CMS-1849-P) soliciting public comments on changes to Medicare and Medicaid program requirements. The comment deadline is June 9. Healthcare providers, accountable care organizations, and other stakeholders affected by CMS regulations should review the proposal and prepare comments.

CMS Proposed Rule Comment Form, 60 Days

CMS has published a comment form on regulations.gov for proposed rule CMS-2026-1256-0001, opening a 60-day public comment period. The form allows individuals and organizations to submit feedback on the proposed rule. The actual subject matter and regulatory requirements of the underlying proposed rule are not detailed in this comment form document.

Conditions of Coverage for Portable X-ray Suppliers, Reinstatement of Information Collection, Comments Due June 9, 2026

CMS published a 60-day PRA notice seeking public comment on reinstating an existing information collection regarding Conditions of Coverage for Portable X-ray Suppliers. The collection covers portable X-ray services performed in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Long-term Care settings under Medicare/Medicaid. Comments must be received by June 9, 2026.

Self-Attestation Form for Provider Recertification Under PRA

CMS published a 60-day Paperwork Reduction Act notice announcing a new Self-Attestation for Recertification form for Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs), Outpatient Physical Therapy/Speech Language Pathology (OPT/SLP), and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) Providers and PXR Suppliers. The notice invites public comment on burden estimates and information collection aspects through June 9, 2026.

Suitability Petition - Emprise Pharma on Behalf of Shandong New Time

Emprise Pharma LLC filed a suitability petition with FDA on behalf of Shandong New Time Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd requesting agency determination on proposed changes to an approved drug product. The petition has been assigned docket number FDA-2026-P-3840-0001 and is under review by CDER.