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Performance Standards for Medicaid Fraud Control Units

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) within the Department of Health and Human Services has issued final performance standards for Medicaid Fraud Control Units (MFCUs). These standards, effective upon publication, aim to enhance the effectiveness of MFCUs in combating Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse.

Health Care Programs: Fraud and Abuse Exclusion Authorities Revisions

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) at HHS has issued a proposed rule to revise its fraud and abuse exclusion authorities. This proposed rule aims to update the criteria and processes by which individuals and entities can be excluded from participating in Federal health care programs.

Notice of Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area Redesignation for Iowa Tribe

The Indian Health Service has issued a notice redesignating the Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area for the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. This change is effective as of the publication date. The notice details the specific geographic areas affected by this redesignation.

Indian Health Service Reimbursement Rates for Calendar Year 2026

The Indian Health Service has published the reimbursement rates for calendar year 2026. This notice provides the updated per diem rates for inpatient hospital services, excluding physician and practitioner services, for the upcoming year.

Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund (CHEF) Threshold Announced

The Indian Health Service, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has announced the threshold for the Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund (CHEF). This notice provides specific details regarding the fund's operational parameters.

Public Comment Sought on Federal Employment Information Collection

The Indian Health Service is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection related to the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF 306) form. This notice is part of the standard public comment period for new or revised information collections.

Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund 2026 Threshold Announced

The Indian Health Service has announced the threshold for the Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund (CHEF) for Fiscal Year 2026. This notice provides the specific financial threshold that will be in effect for the upcoming fiscal year.

Health Workforce Connector Public Comment Request

The Health Resources and Services Administration has submitted a revision to the Health Workforce Connector information collection activity to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The public has 32 days to submit comments on this submission.

Center for Scientific Review Closed Meetings Notice

The National Institutes of Health published a notice regarding upcoming closed meetings for the Center for Scientific Review. These meetings are scheduled for April 15, 2026, and will involve discussions that are exempt from public disclosure under specific provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act.

NIH Director's Office Meeting Notice

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has published a notice announcing an upcoming meeting of the Office of the Director. The notice provides details regarding the meeting, which is scheduled for April 13, 2026. This is an informational announcement regarding a government meeting.