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American Academy of Nursing Urges CMS to Expand Telehealth, Rural Clinic Support, and AI Integration in 2027 Medicare Policy

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. American Academy of Nursing 1000 Vermont Ave NW | Suite 910 | Washington, DC 20005 202-777-1170 | www.aannet.org September 14, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Submitted electr more

Ascension Calls on CMS to Protect Accountable Care Benchmarks and Preserve Vendor Supported Remote Monitoring

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850 September 14, 2026 Submitted electronically via: www.regulations.gov RE: Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Pa more

Association for Behavioral Health & Wellness Calls on CMS to Delay Remote Monitoring Restrictions and Address Collaborative Care Billing Barriers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and more

Consumer Technology Association Calls on CMS to Protect Technology Enabled Care and Advance Artificial Intelligence in Primary Care

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, FACS Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: RIN 0938-AV82 Dear Dr. Oz: The Consumer Technology Association (CTA(R)) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Calendar Year 2027 Payment Polici more

CVS Health Urges CMS to Phase in Work Relative Value Unit Increases and Provide Clear Health Plan Guidance

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1275 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 700 Washington, D.C., 20004 September 14, 2026 Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Department of Health and Human Services Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator, Stephanie Carlton, Deputy Administrator and Chief Clinical AI Officer, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services John Brooks, more

DataFactZ Urges U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services to Reduce H-1B Petition Fee to Protect Small and Mid-Sized Tech Firms

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments in Response to the Proposed $103,265 H-1B Petition Fee Submitted by DataFactZ, LLC - Northville, Michigan September 18, 2026 Dear Sir or Madam: DataFactZ LLC respectfully submits this comment in opposition to the proposed rule that would raise the H-1B petition fee to $103,265. We are an AI and data consulting more

Eli Lilly & Co. Urges CMS to Expand Early Alzheimer Disease Cognitive Screening and Risk Management Billing

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies [CMS more

Guardant Health Calls on CMS to Align Quality Measures with Approved Blood Based Cancer Screenings

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D., MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244 Submitted electronically RE: CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule (CMS-1848-P) more

Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society Praises CMS Digital Health Initiatives While Urging Caution on Implementation Timelines

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Baltimore, MD 21244 Dear Dr. Oz, On behalf of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), we are pleased to provide public comments on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Prog more

Meadows Institute Praises CMS Proposals to Expand Behavioral Health Integration and Use of AI Technologies in Medicare

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Comment CY2026 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute CY 2027 PFS Response September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: CMS 1848-P more

Medical Group Management Association Urges CMS to Halt Physician Fee Schedule Conversion Factor Cuts and Reform Budget Neutrality

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1717 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, #600 Washington, DC 20006 T 202.293.3450 F 202.293.2787 mgma.org September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Progr more

National Association of Chain Drug Stores Calls on CMS to Formally Integrate Pharmacists into Primary Care Redesign

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Submitted via http://www.regulations.gov Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fe more

National Association of Rural Health Clinics Urges CMS to Halt Third Party Restrictions on Remote Patient Monitoring

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of the National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC) and the over 5,800 federally certified Rural Health Clinic more

Ochsner Health Calls on CMS to Halt Same Day Procedure Cuts and Regional Adjustment Reductions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Sch more

Oncologic Calls on CMS to Establish Structured Interoperability Standards for Diagnostic Lab Sharing

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: CMS-1848-P, CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (91 FR 43842). Response to the Request for Information on Duplicate Laboratory Testing, Imaging, a more

Partnership to Empower Physician-Led Care Urges CMS to Rebalance Physician Conversion Factor and Expand Site-Neutral Payments

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Balmore, MD 21244 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment more

Personalized Medicine Coalition Calls on CMS to Align Quality Measures with Advanced Cancer Screening Options

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment a more

Pikeville Medical Center Urges CMS to Reconsider Restrictions on Third-Party Remote Patient Monitoring

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 911 Bypass Road, Pikeville, KY 41501 | 606-430-3501 | pikevillehospital.org September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2027 Payment Policies under the Ph more

Point32Health Calls on CMS to Supplement Physician Survey Valuation with Objective Data and Independent Evidence

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Point32Health 1 Wellness Way Canton, MA 02021 point32health.org September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: CMS-1848-P, Request for Information on the Use of Current Procedural T more

PotentiaMetrics Urges CMS to Recognize Technology Enabled Shared Decision Making Before Treatment Begins

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 September 14, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Submitted via www.regulations.gov [Docket No. CMS-1848-P] Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician more

Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 21 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news: * * * Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil * Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of more

Sutter Health Urges CMS to Address Conversion Factor Decreases and High Cost Regional Operating Expenses

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 2200 River Plaza Drive Sacramento, CA 95833 September 14, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 RE: [CMS-1848-P] Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physici more

Texas Association of Community Health Centers Urges CMS to Make Telehealth Authorities and Payment Parity Permanent

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Page 1 of 11 September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services ATTN: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Phy more

Wolters Kluwer Urges CMS to Approve AI-Driven Improvement Activities in CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Comments from Wolters Kluwer on the Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program Draft Rule for CY 2027 Below are comments from Wolters Kluwer on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) draft rule updating the Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program for CY 2027 (CMS-184 more

Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 20 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news: * * * Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil * Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of more

Sheen-toberfest? Theologian's Bookstore Starts 'Fulton Fridays' After Beatification

ATCHISON, Kansas, Sept. 20 -- Benedictine College issued the following news: * * * Sheen-toberfest? Theologian's Bookstore Starts 'Fulton Fridays' After Beatification * People are already calling it "Sheentoberfest." After all, it happens every Friday in October in Atchison, Kansas, a town that vigorously celebrates Octoberfest. The 7 p.m. "Fulton Friday" events start October 2 at Pace e Bene, at 503 Commercial Street in Atchison. Pace e Bene is a family-run Catholic book and gift store po more

Ganesh Chaturthi shopping made easy with AI-enhanced festive store on Amazon.in

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 19 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * Ganesh Chaturthi shopping made easy with AI-enhanced festive store on Amazon.in * Bengaluru, September 11, 2026: Amazon.in today announced the launch of its Ganesh Chaturthi Store bringing together everything customers need to welcome Bappa and get their homes festive-ready for the celebrations. The AI-enhanced store makes it easier and more convenient for customers to shop for the festi more

More Than We Can Be: U.S. AI Force Will Protect National Security And Humanity

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 19 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release: * * * More Than We Can Be: U.S. AI Force Will Protect National Security And Humanity * Sept. 19, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement on President Donald Trump's plan to create the U.S. AI Force branch of the military and name an AI czar: "President Donald Trump is more

Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 9/11/2026-9/18/2026

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 9/11/2026-9/18/2026 * Celebrating Final Passage of Landmark Russia Sanctions Bill [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) celebrated final Congressional passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation, led by Blumenthal and U.S. Senator Darline Graham (R-SC), would hold major purchasers of Ru more

Moolenaar: Airwallex "Presents Significant National Security Risk"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSida) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar: Airwallex "Presents Significant National Security Risk" September 17, 2026 Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China has sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about financial technology company Airwallex, and its ties to China-based more

Bunton to Retire as Dean of TCU's Bob Schieffer College of Communication

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * Bunton to Retire as Dean of TCU's Bob Schieffer College of Communication September 16, 2026 Floyd L. Wormley Jr., provost and vice chancellor of Academic Affairs, announced that Kristie Bunton will retire from her position as dean of TCU's Bob Schieffer College of Communication in May 2027, following 12 years of leadership in the position. "This fall marks my 40th year as a faculty member or academic more

SPIA Researchers Carry Pitt's Work on Online Violence Against Women to UK Conference

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * SPIA researchers carry Pitt's work on online violence against women to UK conference September 16, 2026 Keira Giacometti (A&S '26) was the only undergraduate presenting at the 2nd Annual Women & Girls' Online Safety Conference (WGOS'26) in Milton Keynes, England earlier this month. Surrounded by senior researchers, policymakers, and advocates from aro more

ACM: AI Is Reshaping Open Source Software and Straining the Systems That Sustain It

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSrep) -- ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, issued the following news release: * * * AI Is Reshaping Open Source Software and Straining the Systems That Sustain It New ACM TechBrief Examines AI's Benefits for Open Source Development Alongside Growing Challenges for Security, Maintenance, and Long-Term Sustainability - New York, NY, September 15, 2026 - Open source software underpins much of the modern digital world, from mobile phones and automobiles to clou more

AUM Receives $508,516 NIH Grant to Study Entrepreneurship and Well-being Among Adults With Down Syndrome and Their Caregivers

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 14 -- Auburn University Montgomery campus issued the following news: * * * AUM receives $508,516 NIH grant to study entrepreneurship and well-being among adults with Down syndrome and their caregivers Auburn University at Montgomery has received a three-year, $508,516 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to examine how entrepreneurship and employment relate to financial stress, coping and emotional well-being among adults with Down syndrome and their c more

Georgetown University: Professor Elissa Redmiles, Georgetown Security Lab Receive Microsoft Gift for AI Security Research

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Georgetown University issued the following news: * * * Professor Elissa Redmiles, Georgetown Security Lab Receive Microsoft Gift for AI Security Research Kelyn Soong September 14, 2026 Elissa Redmiles, the Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science, has received a $25,000 gift from Microsoft for her research on mitigating AI-generated non-consensual intimate imagery. The gift will support Redmiles' work with Georgetown Security Lab as more

Yale Library Team Helps Instructors Bring Born-digital Collections Into the Classroom

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale Library team helps instructors bring born-digital collections into the classroom September 14, 2026 Born-digital materials form an increasingly large part of the resources that students, instructors, and scholars rely on in their research. For various reasons, the formatting of these types of materials "born" as electronic media--text and image files, spreadsheets, programs, and emails--may seem challe more

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Economic Development Administration - Overview of Roles, Structure & Goals Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49311) on Aug. 24, 2026, entitled "Economic Development Administration: An Overview of Roles, Structure and Goals" by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), was established pursuant to the enactment of the Public Works and Economic Developmen more

Economic Development Administration - Overview of Roles, Structure & Goals Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49311) on Aug. 24, 2026, entitled "Economic Development Administration - An Overview of Roles, Structure and Goals:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * EDA Structure EDA's organizational structure includes offices for chief counsel, finance and management services, and external affairs and communications (see Figure 1). Other EDA offices include * The Office of Regional Operations, which more

Farm & Food Support Under USDA's Section 32 Account Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12193) by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke. Here are excerpts: * * * Farm and Food Support Under USDA's Section 32 Account Congress created a permanent appropriation in 1935 - the Funds for Strengthening Markets, Income, and Supply (Section 32 of the act of August 24, 1935; 7 U.S.C. Sec.612c). This appropriations account supports producers of agricultural commodities more

SBA's Women's Business Centers Program Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13312) by Economic Development Policy analyst Adam G. Levin. Here are excerpts: * * * The Small Business Administration's (SBA's) Women's Business Centers Program The Small Business Administration's (SBA's) management and technical assistance programs offer free counseling, training, and resources to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Although these programs are open to more

Standards for Maintaining, Collecting & Presenting Federal Data on Race & Ethnicity Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12304) by American national government analyst Taylor R. Knoedl: * * * Revisions to Statistical Policy Directive No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) oversees the collection of race and ethnicity data through Statistical Policy Directive (SPD) No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, more

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10 Healthcare Advocacy Organizations Urge CMS to Remove Term from Shared Medical Appointment Code Descriptor

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. We, the undersigned organizations, have substantial expertise in peer support practice and policy, including the development, implementation, and advancement of peer support across healthcare systems. We urge the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to remove the term "peer support" from the proposed HCPCS code G more

21 Medicare Stakeholders Urge CMS to Align Allergy Immunotherapy Dose Definition and Remove MUE Cap

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Re: CMS-1848-P - CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Dear Administrator Oz: The undersigned organizations write to you regarding the CY 2027 Medicar more

3 Catholic Health Groups Calls on HHS to Recognize Restorative Reproductive Medicine and Expand Women Health Billing

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Attention: CMS-1848-P RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Covera more

AbbVie Urges CMS to Mandate Complete Reporting to Prescription Drug Repository

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and more

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Supports CMS Recognition of Lactation Care as Distinct Healthcare Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1061 American Lane, Suite 310 Schaumburg, IL 60173 +1.847.375.4726 bfmed.org abm@bfmed.org 9-14-26 Re: CMS-2026-2377 - Proposed Lactation Care Services Codes To Whom It May Concern: The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) appreciates the opportunity to comment on CMS's proposed valuation and implementation of the ne more

Aegis Sciences Corp. Urges CMS to Exclude Definitive Drug Testing from Opioid Treatment Bundles

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 530 Great Circle Road | Nashville, TN 37228 | 615.255.2400 | 800.533.7052 | www.aegislabs.com September 14, 2026 Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P RE: CY 2027 M more

Aegis Therapies Calls on CMS to Add Replacement Speech Pathology Codes to Telehealth List

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Department of Health and Human Services Room 445-G, Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: File Code CMS-1848-P: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies under the more

Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association Urges FAA to Allow Credential Holders Early Testing Access

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association National Office: 7853 E. Arapahoe Court, Suite 1100 Centennial, CO 80112 Tel: 303.752.AMFA (2632) Fax: 303.362.773 September 18th, 2026 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations, M-30 West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey more

American Academy of Nursing Urges CMS to Expand Telehealth, Rural Clinic Support, and AI Integration in 2027 Medicare Policy

American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Urges CMS to Halt Joint Replacement Value Reductions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of the more than 39,000 orthopaedic surgeons and residents represented by the American A more

American College of Emergency Physicians Urges CMS to Mitigate Unsustainable Physician Conversion Factor Reductions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 CMS-1848-P The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Pa more

American College of Mohs Surgery Urges CMS to Maintain Current Indirect Practice Expense Methodology to Protect Access to Mohs Micrographic Surgery

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment more

American College of Mohs Surgery: Medicare Cuts Threaten Access to Skin Cancer Care and Endanger Small Dermatology Practices

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies more

American College of Preventive Medicine Urges CMS to Expand Prevention Coding and Payment to Support Whole-Person Care

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Comments on CMS-1848-P, Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Physi more

American College of Rheumatology Calls on CMS to Withdraw Same Day Procedure Payment Cuts and Ease Remote Monitoring Limits

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: CMS-1848-P [Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Ch more

American Federation of Teachers New Jersey Warns Federal Grant Termination Rules and Executive Order Mandates Threaten School Funding

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. AFT New Jersey State Federation, AFL-CIO 720 King Georges Road, Suite 300, Fords, NJ 08863 732-661-9393 Labor produced September 17, 2026 Re: Comments on Proposed Rule, "Amendments to the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)" (Docket ID ED-2026-OS-0107) To Whom It May Concern: The AFT New Je more

American Horse Council Calls on USDA to Modernize Electronic Data and Standardize Quarantine Reporting

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. American Horse Council McLean VA 22102 Phone:202-296-4031 September 2026 The American Horse Council (AHC) is grateful for the opportunity to comment on Docket No. APHIS-2026-0434, Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Permanent, Privately Owned Horse Quarantine Facili more

American Horse Council Urges Preservation of Equine Safety and Access in Forest Service Travel Management Reforms

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. American Horse Council 5th Floor, Suite 4110 McLean VA 22102 Phone:202-296-4031 Page | 1 American Horse Council - info@horsecouncil.org - 202-296-4031 September 18, 2026 The American Horse Council (AHC) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Forest Service's proposal to revise its Travel Management Regulatio more

American Psychiatric Association Calls on CMS to Withdraw Same Day Procedure Payment Cuts and Expand Residency Supervision Flexibilities

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services CMS-1848-P RIN 0938-AV82 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and O more

American Society for Clinical Pathology Calls on CMS to Preserve Current Procedural Terminology Framework and Protect Pathology Valuations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B more

American Society of Anesthesiologists Raises Concerns Over Medicare Payment Policies and Implementation Challenges

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attn: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Submitted Electronically at www.regulations.gov Re: [CMS-1848-P] Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies und more

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Calls on CMS to Permit Contracted Staff for Remote Patient Monitoring

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14th, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: CMS-1848-P- Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part more

Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center Calls on CMS to Establish Payment Parity for Telehealth and Expand Team Visits

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services ATTN: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Sch more

Ardmore Institute of Health Calls on CMS to Permit Group Modalities Under Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Re: CMS-1848-P - Recognizing Group-Based Interventions Within the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) Dear CMS Leadership: We are writing with the organizational support of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), National Association of Community Health Cen more

Ascension Calls on CMS to Protect Accountable Care Benchmarks and Preserve Vendor Supported Remote Monitoring

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850 September 14, 2026 Submitted electronically via: www.regulations.gov RE: Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Pa more

Association for Behavioral Health & Wellness Calls on CMS to Delay Remote Monitoring Restrictions and Address Collaborative Care Billing Barriers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and more

Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology Urge CMS to Withdraw Proposed Payment Cuts for Same-Day Evaluation and Management Services

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Re: CMS-1848-P, Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies Comments Regarding Proposed Payment Reduction for Same-Day Evaluation and Management Services Dear CMS: The Association of PAs in Oncology (APAO) appr more

AtriCure Calls on CMS to Crosswalk Pain Relief Cryoablation to Open Bone Tumor Procedure

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Attn: CMS-1848-P Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Pro more

Avita Medical Backs CMS on Proposed Valuation for Skin Cell Suspension Autograft Codes

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator, CMS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: [CMS-1848-P] Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule an more

Baptist Health Urges CMS to Raise Ambulatory Specialty Model Episode Thresholds and Delay Financial Penalties

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Critical Analysis of CMS Ambulatory Specialty Model Proposed Changes September 14, 2026 Re: Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 42 CFR Parts 400, 405, 406, 407, 410, 414, 415, 417, 422, 423, 424, 425, 427, 428, 512 [CMS-1848-P] RIN 0938-AV82 Medicare and Medicaid Program more

Baptist Memorial Health Care Warns CMS Cuts Threaten Rural Healthcare Access

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D., Administrator Attention: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: CMS-1848-P, Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under th more

Becton, Dickinson & Co. Urge CMS to Accelerate Transition to FHIR-Based Digital Quality Measurement

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 555 11th Street NW, Suite 305 Washington DC 20004 bd.com September 14, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: CY 2027 Medicare Program; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedu more

Billings Clinic Logan Health Urges CMS to Address Physician Fee Schedule Conversion Factor Declines

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program more

BioLab Holdings Calls on CMS to Establish Payment Parity Between Office and Hospital Wound Care

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. BIOLAB HOLDINGS, INC. Comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services September 12, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Attn: CMS-1832-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule more

Calif. Rice Commission Supports EPA Registration of Iptriazopyrid Herbicide for Rice

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 15, 2026 Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal: Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-0333 Elizabeth Vizard Acting Director, Office of Pesticide Programs Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 RE: California Rice Commission comments in support of the EPA r more

Care Transitions Intervention Urges CMS to Adopt General Supervision and Recognize Aging Network Programs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Attention: CMS-1848-P (Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule) Re: Health and Well- more

CareConnectMD Calls on CMS to Extend Accountable Care Organization Complexity Modifiers to Nursing Facilities

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medic more

Chirpy Bird Inc. Urges CMS to Verify Measure Benchmarks and Readiness Ahead of Quality Program Transitions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CHIRPYBIRD INC. MIPS . ACO . VALUE-BASED CARE ADVISORY September 14, 2026 Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Comments on Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policie more

Coalition for Metabolic Health Calls on CMS to Integrate Metabolic Biomarker Screening into Primary Care Redesign

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies more

Cognito Therapeutics Urges CMS to Establish Comprehensive, Clinician-Directed Lifestyle Intervention for Alzheimer's Patients

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Dear Administrator Oz: Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. (Cognito) appreciates the opportunity t more

Consumer Technology Association Calls on CMS to Protect Technology Enabled Care and Advance Artificial Intelligence in Primary Care

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, FACS Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: RIN 0938-AV82 Dear Dr. Oz: The Consumer Technology Association (CTA(R)) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Calendar Year 2027 Payment Polici more

Cookeville Regional Medical Center Radiation Oncology Professor Gracie Urge CMS to Reconsider Payment Cuts and Support Rural Cancer Care

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 9/14/2026 Re: CMS-1848-P, CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule: Radiation Oncology Revaluation & Payment Policy Dear Dr. Oz: I am writing as a practicing radiation oncologist and Assistant Professor serving patients at both Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)-Tennessee's only NCI-designated Comp more

CVS Health Urges CMS to Phase in Work Relative Value Unit Increases and Provide Clear Health Plan Guidance

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1275 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 700 Washington, D.C., 20004 September 14, 2026 Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Department of Health and Human Services Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator, Stephanie Carlton, Deputy Administrator and Chief Clinical AI Officer, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services John Brooks, more

DataFactZ Urges U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services to Reduce H-1B Petition Fee to Protect Small and Mid-Sized Tech Firms

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments in Response to the Proposed $103,265 H-1B Petition Fee Submitted by DataFactZ, LLC - Northville, Michigan September 18, 2026 Dear Sir or Madam: DataFactZ LLC respectfully submits this comment in opposition to the proposed rule that would raise the H-1B petition fee to $103,265. We are an AI and data consulting more

Dermatological Society of New Jersey Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Payment Cuts Threatening Skin Cancer Care for Seniors

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Cha more

Dermatologists of Central States Urges CMS to Reconsider Proposed Fee Schedule Conversion Factor Reductions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1832-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 **Re: Comment on CMS-1832-P - Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule** Dear more

Dermatology Association of Radiation Therapy Urges CMS to Reexamine Surface Radiation Codes and Resource Inputs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule; CMS-1848-P Dear Administrator Oz: The Dermatology As more

Desert Orthopaedic Center Urges CMS to Halt Proposed Joint Arthroplasty Value Cuts and Fee Schedule Reductions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Und more

Diabetes Technology Access Coalition Urges CMS to Align Supervision Policies and Update Regulations for Diabetes Self-Management Training

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: The Diabetes Technology Access Coalition's Comments to the Calendar Year 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule more

Edwards Lifesciences Urges CMS to Use Comprehensive Evidence When Evaluating Global Surgery Valuations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Edwards Lifesciences One Edwards Way Irvine, CA USA 92614 Phone: 949.250.2500 Fax: 949.250.2525 www.edwards.com September 11, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: CMS-1848 more

Eli Lilly & Co. Urges CMS to Expand Early Alzheimer Disease Cognitive Screening and Risk Management Billing

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies [CMS more

Environmental Paper Network Urges Labor Department to Expand Default Digital Disclosures to Cover All Welfare Benefit Plans

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 17, 2026 Office of Health Plan Standards and Compliance Assistance Employee Benefits Security Administration Room N-5653 U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 To Whom It May Concern: The Environmental Paper Network (EPN) and the undersigned environmental and conser more

Epiphany Dermatology Group Urges CMS to Reconsider Same-Day Reimbursement Cuts Amid Access Concerns

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Comments of Epiphany Dermatology to the Calendar Year ("CY") 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Sc more

Fairview Health Services Calls on CMS to Withdraw Same Day Procedure Reductions and Remote Monitoring Staffing Rules

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule more

Federal Water Quality Coalition Criticizes EPA's Proposed Stormwater Discharge Regulations for Lack of Clarity and Legal Compliance

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Federal Water Quality Coalition September 17, 2026 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Mr. Greg Schaner Office of Wastewater Management 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20460 schaner.greg@epa.gov Re: Comments of the Federal Water Quality Coalition on Notice; more

Forefront Dermatology Calls on CMS to Halt Indirect Overhead Calculation Changes and Protect Rural Practices

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Forefront Dermatology's Comments to the Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule (CMS- more

Guardant Health Calls on CMS to Align Quality Measures with Approved Blood Based Cancer Screenings

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D., MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244 Submitted electronically RE: CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule (CMS-1848-P) more

Hattiesburg Clinic ACO Opposes Reductions to Regional Adjustment and Mandatory Specialist Participation in New Care Model

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Submitted electronically to: https://www.regulations.gov RE: CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Dear Administrator Oz: As Medic more

Health Data Safe Calls on CMS to Establish Independent Multi Stakeholder Health Coding and Valuation Council

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. HEALTH DATA SAFE healthdatasafe.org Public comment on a request for information Submitted to: Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services CMS-2026-2377 Re: Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Request for Information, Section II.H of the CY 2027 Physician F more

Health Foundation for Western & Central New York Calls on CMS to Recognize Community Evidence Based Workshops Under Coaching Codes

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 9/14/2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244 Attention: CMS-1848-P (Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule) Submitted electronically via ht more

Health Level Seven International Advises CMS on Clinical Coding Evaluation Criteria and Interoperability Standards

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: CMS1848-P Dear Administrator Oz: Health Level Seven (HL7) International welcomes the o more

Health Partners for the Elderly Calls on CMS to Protect Care Organizations from Anomalous Billing Distortions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Page 1 of 14 HEALTH PARTNERS FOR THE ELDERLY, LLC ACO ID D0084 (HPE) MD 2.0. LLC (MD 2.0) (collectively, MyCare) September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Comments o more

Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society Praises CMS Digital Health Initiatives While Urging Caution on Implementation Timelines

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Baltimore, MD 21244 Dear Dr. Oz, On behalf of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), we are pleased to provide public comments on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Prog more

Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania Calls on CMS to Withdraw Same Day Procedure Payment Reductions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: CMS-1848-P, Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and more

Howard Brown Health Urges CMS to Protect Community Health Centers Amid Proposed Payment Reductions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services ATTN: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Paym more

Idaho Psychological Association Urges CMS to Improve Reimbursement and Access for Rural Behavioral Health Services

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medi more

Illinois Health & Hospital Association Urges CMS to Retain Voluntary Status for Prescription Drug Repository Reporting

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: CMS-1848-P: CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of our more than 200 hospitals and over 30 health systems, the more

Ind. Environmental Management Dept. Urges EPA to Refine Proposed Construction Stormwater General Permit Requirements

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 100 N. Senate Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204 (800) 451-6027 (317) 232-8603 Fax (317) 233-6647 www.idem.in.gov Mike Braun Clint Woods Governor Commissioner September 17, 2026 Ms. Anne Vogel Administrator, Region 5 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 77 West Jackson Bou more

Independent Wound Specialist Society Backs CMS on Equalizing Nursing Facility Evaluation Payment

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services United States Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Comment on Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2027 Payment Policies under the Phys more

Innovative Pharmacists Alliance Calls on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to Permit Prior Clinical Encounters to Satisfy Initiating Visit Rules

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 RE: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies (CMS-1848-P; 91 FR 43842) Comments Regarding Proposed Changes to Remote Physiologic Monitoring (RPM) and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) Dear Dr. Oz, The Innova more

Institute for Behavior Change Calls on CMS to Reconcile Practice Expense Inputs and Adopt General Supervision for Coaching

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Health Coaching (CPT codes 0591T, 0592T, and 05 more

Iowa Community HUB Backs CMS on Medicare Health Coaching Reimbursement Pathway

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 09/14/2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Attention: CMS-1848-P (Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule) Re: Health and Well-Being Coachin more

Ivy Health Urges CMS to Preserve Practice Expense Valuations for Pediatric Speech Therapy

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Dear Administrator Oz: Ivy Health appreciates the opportunity to off more

JSL Technologies Calls on SBA to Protect Small Business Prime and Subcontracting Markets from MidSized Influx

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 17, 2026 To: Ryan Lambert Associate Administrator Office of Government Contracting & Business Development U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW Washington, DC 20416 Re: Public Comment on Proposed Rule - Small Business Size Standards (RIN 3245-AI67) Subject: Concerns Regarding Inclusion o more

Kaiser Permanente Urges CMS to Expand Telehealth Coverage and Flexibilities for Medicare Beneficiaries

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Submitted electronically to: www.regulations.gov RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Phy more

Lac du Flambeau Band Calls on EPA to Protect Tribal Water Quality Certification Review Authority

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Jessica Kramer, Assistant Administrator Office of Water U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0760 - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) 2027 Issuance of General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activ more

Large Urology Group Practice Association Calls on CMS to Restore Practice Expense Allocations for Ambulatory Surgery Centers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes t more

Latino Policy Forum Urges HHS to Rescind Proposed Head Start Performance Standards Overhaul

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. To: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary From: Latino Policy Forum Memo: NPRM Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Date: 09/18/26 The Latino Policy Forum is a statewide non-profit public advocacy organization based in Illinois, and we promote public policy change across education, more

Louisiana Rice Research Board Supports Registration of Herbicide Iptriazopyrid to Combat Resistant Weeds

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Phone: (225) 922-6209 1373 Caffey Road Fax: (337) 788-7553 Rayne, LA 70578 September 15, 2026 Charles Smith, Director Office of Pesticide Programs (7502P) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Notice of Receipt - Application for Registration of the New A more

Maine Medical Association Urges CMS to Protect Physician Payments and Access to Care

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedul more

Meadows Institute Praises CMS Proposals to Expand Behavioral Health Integration and Use of AI Technologies in Medicare

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Comment CY2026 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute CY 2027 PFS Response September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: CMS 1848-P more

MedCentris Urges CMS to Reconsider Payment Cuts and Policy Changes Threatening Rural Wound Care Access

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and more

Medical Group Management Association Urges CMS to Halt Physician Fee Schedule Conversion Factor Cuts and Reform Budget Neutrality

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1717 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, #600 Washington, DC 20006 T 202.293.3450 F 202.293.2787 mgma.org September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Progr more

Millennium Health Urges CMS to Remove Definitive Drug Testing from Opioid Treatment Program Payment Bundles

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1770-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Request to remove denitive drug testing from the Outpatient Treatment Program (OTP) bundle in Medicare P more

MIMEDX Urges CMS to Revise Reimbursement Policies for Advanced Wound Care Products

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 By Electronic Submission * The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Re: CMS-1848-P - Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Sav more

Mindful Choices for ADHD Urges CMS to Increase Reimbursement for Coordinated Behavioral Care

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings more

Moving Mountains Therapy Center Urges CMS to Add Replacement Speech Pathology Codes to Telehealth List

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Re: CMS-1848-P - CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Dear Administrator: I am Laura Olsonoski, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, owner of Moving Mountains Therapy Center (MMTC), a small, interdisciplinary outpatient more

MUSC Health Urges CMS to Preserve Access and Flexibility in Medicare Telehealth and Remote Monitoring Policies

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Calendar Year 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Change more

MuscleSound Calls on CMS to Integrate Objective Muscle Health Assessment into Preventive Primary Care

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. MUSCLESOUND, INC. Comments on the Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Request for Information: Redesigning Primary Care to Make America Healthy Again Payment Implications of Technology Enablement of Primary Care Technology-Enabled Preventive Care and Objective Muscle-Health Assessment File Co more

MyDirectives Urges CMS to Strengthen Advance Care Planning Interoperability and Document Portability

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. MyDirectives, Inc. | 740 E. Campbell Road | Suite 825 | Richardson, Texas 75081 MyDirectives.com September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies more

National Alliance for Care at Home Calls on CMS to Establish Dedicated Assessment and Care Management Codes

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Attention: CMS-1848-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: CMS-1848-P Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and more

National Aphasia Association Urges CMS to Ensure Access to Personalized Speech-Language Therapy Amid Reimbursement Changes

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. aphasia.org National Aphasia Association 5448 Apex Peakway Drive, Suite 232 Apex, NC 27502 info@aphasia.org The National Aphasia Association provides support, promotes public awareness, and fosters research that improves the lives of people living with aphasia and their families. National Aphasia Association is a 501 more

National Association of Chain Drug Stores Calls on CMS to Formally Integrate Pharmacists into Primary Care Redesign

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Submitted via http://www.regulations.gov Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fe more

National Association of Epilepsy Centers Calls on CMS to Establish Coding for Clinical Trial Consultations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Un more

National Association of Rural Health Clinics Urges CMS to Halt Third Party Restrictions on Remote Patient Monitoring

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of the National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC) and the over 5,800 federally certified Rural Health Clinic more

National Coalition for Hospice & Palliative Care Urges CMS to Base Palliative Care Eligibility on Patient Need Rather Than Prognosis

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care 3001 Broadway St. NE, #170, Minneapolis, MN 55413 ww.nationalcoalitionhpc.org September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Submitted electr more

National Community Pharmacists Association Urge CMS to Recognize Provider Status and Expand Reimbursement for Remote Patient Monitoring

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Sch more

National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Urges CMS to Finalize LDL-C Monitoring and Management Measure in MIPS and Heart Disease MVP

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1717 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 1025, Washington, DC 20006 P: 866.894.3500 F: 202.330.5080 www.nationalforum.org Monday, September 14th, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: [CMS-1848] Medicare and Medicaid more

National Kidney Foundation Calls on CMS to Center Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention in Primary Care Redesign

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Subject: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment more

National Rural Health Association Urge CMS to Increase Medicare Payments and Support Telehealth Expansion

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE CMS-1848-P: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medic more

North American Neuromodulation Society Calls on CMS to Reconsider Same Day Procedure Payment Cuts and Contracted Remote Monitoring Bans

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1833-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes t more

Nudj Health Urges CMS to Finalize Collaborative Care Valuation and Modernize Terminology

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Nudj Health | CMS-1848-P | Page 1 Response to CMS-1848-P CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Advancing Whole-Person, Interdisciplinary, Measurement-Based Care FILE CODE CMS-1848-P ORGANIZATION Nudj Health SUBMITTED BY Yuri Sudhakar, CEO COMMENT DEADLINE September 14, 2026 Re: Advancin more

NYC Health & Hospitals Urges CMS to Increase Primary Care Base Payment and Conversion Factors

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Room 445-G Washington, DC 20201 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to P more

Ochsner Health Calls on CMS to Halt Same Day Procedure Cuts and Regional Adjustment Reductions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Sch more

Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging Praised for Support of Reimbursable Community-Based Health Coaching

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: CMS-1848-P: CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Dear Administrator Oz: The Ohio Association of Area Agencies on A more

Oncologic Calls on CMS to Establish Structured Interoperability Standards for Diagnostic Lab Sharing

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: CMS-1848-P, CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (91 FR 43842). Response to the Request for Information on Duplicate Laboratory Testing, Imaging, a more

ORA Orthopedics Urges CMS to Reconsider Proposed Fee Schedule Conversion Factor Reductions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the P more

Ore. Environmental Quality Dept. Urges EPA to Clarify and Strengthen Construction Stormwater Permit Requirements

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 17, 2026 Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters Attn: Office of Water 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 RE: Opportunity to Comment on Proposed 2027 Construction General Permit (CGP) Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0760 Comment Deadline: September 2, 2026, September 17, 2026 De more

Organogenesis Urges CMS to Differentiate Payment Rates for Biologic Skin Substitutes

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payme more

Orthopedic Care Partners Urges CMS to Withdraw Practice Expense and Same-Day Visit Payment Reductions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P) Dear Administrator Oz, Orthopedic Care Partners respectfully submits the f more

Osher Center Urges CMS to Extend Duration and Flexibility of Shared Medical Appointments to Enhance Medicare Access

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Re: CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P) - Shared Medical Appointments (Group Medical Visits) The Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Wisconsin-Madison appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposal to more

Partnership to Empower Physician-Led Care Urges CMS to Rebalance Physician Conversion Factor and Expand Site-Neutral Payments

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Balmore, MD 21244 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment more

Personalized Medicine Coalition Calls on CMS to Align Quality Measures with Advanced Cancer Screening Options

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment a more

Philips Urges CMS to Finalize Practice Expense Methodology Reforms and Maintain Code Transparency

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Attn: CMS-1848-P Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Req more

Pikeville Medical Center Urges CMS to Reconsider Restrictions on Third-Party Remote Patient Monitoring

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 911 Bypass Road, Pikeville, KY 41501 | 606-430-3501 | pikevillehospital.org September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2027 Payment Policies under the Ph more

Pinyon Environmental Urges SBA to Substantially Reduce Proposed Receipts Threshold for Environmental Consulting

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Corporate Headquarters 3222 South Vance Street, Suite 200, Lakewood, CO 80227 T: 303.980.5200 F: 303.980.0089 www.pinyon-env.com September 18, 2026 Ryan Lambert U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW Washington, DC 20416 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Subject: Comments on Proposed Rul more

Point32Health Calls on CMS to Supplement Physician Survey Valuation with Objective Data and Independent Evidence

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Point32Health 1 Wellness Way Canton, MA 02021 point32health.org September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: CMS-1848-P, Request for Information on the Use of Current Procedural T more

PointClickCare Urges CMS to Accommodate PostAcute Care Workflows in Quality Reporting and Interoperability

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PointClickCare | pointclickcare.com Page 1 of 9 September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: CMS-1848-P; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule De more

PotentiaMetrics Urges CMS to Recognize Technology Enabled Shared Decision Making Before Treatment Begins

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 September 14, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Submitted via www.regulations.gov [Docket No. CMS-1848-P] Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician more

Power to the Patients Calls on CMS to Require Open Licensing and Independent Healthcare Code Valuation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Page 1 of 7 September 14, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Comment on Request for Information Regarding Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Codes - CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee S more

Preceptis Medical Urges CMS to Expand Practice Expense Inputs Beyond Single Supply Code for Pediatric Tympanostomy

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: File Code CMS-1848-P Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of Preceptis Medical, a leading manufacture more

Precision Healthcare Specialists Urges CMS to Delay Payment Cuts for Independent Specialists

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Precision Healthcare Specialists | 6321 Daniels Parkway, Suite 201 | Fort Myers, FL 33912 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Comments on the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Dear Administra more

Prescribe FIT Calls on CMS to Modify Initiating Visit Rules and Preserve Practice Expense Inputs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Prescribe FIT, Inc. | CMS-1848-P PRESCRIBE FIT, INC. COMMENTS ON THE CY 2027 MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE PROPOSED RULE Remote Physiologic Monitoring Provisions File Code CMS-1848-P | Docket CMS-2026-2377 September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Atten more

Pritikin Calls on CMS to Authorize Telehealth Delivery and Multidisciplinary Staffing for Group Care

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Pa more

Radiation Business Solutions Business Analyst Boob Calls on CMS to Maintain Contractor Based Proton Therapy Pricing

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Re: CMS-1848-P, CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, Radiation OncologY Dear Dr. Mehmet Oz: In my role as a Business Analyst at Radiation Business Solutions, with over 20 years of experience in the radiation oncology industry, I appreciate CMS's recognition that key radiation treatment delivery codes r more

ReFED Urges USDA to Implement Recurring National Household Food Waste Measurement

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Michael Schwarz, Economist Nutrition and Economic Analysis Branch, Nutrition Guidance and Analysis Division Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Food and Nutrition Service U.S. Department of Agriculture 1320 Braddock Place Alexandria, VA 22314 Thank you for the opportunity to submit comments on USDA's Proposed more

Rep. Lawler Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Medicare Payment Cuts for Outpatient Procedures and Practice Expense Changes

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 September 14, 2026 Dear Administrator Oz: Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments in response to the Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) propos more

Schweiger Dermatology Group Urges CMS to Withdraw Same Day Procedure Payment Cuts

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.B.A., M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P RE: CMS-1848-P; RIN 0938-AV82; Docket No. CMS-2026-2377 - CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Dear Administrator Oz: Schweiger Dermatolog more

Sciometrix Inc. Urges CMS to Preserve Integrated Remote Patient Monitoring Vendor Partnerships

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Sciometrix Inc 306 S. Washington Ave., Suite 600, Royal Oak, MI 48067 Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Re: CMS-1848-P - CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule; Remote Physiologic Monitoring Dear Administrator: On behalf of Sciometr more

Second Sight Solutions Calls on CMS to Establish Robust Data Matching and Reconciliation Protocols

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Second Sight Solutions, LLC 1800 M Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036 Re: CMS-1848-P, CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, Medicare Part D Claims Data 340B Repository Dear Administrator Oz: Second Sight Solutions, LLC ("Second Sight") appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Centers for Medicare & more

Shatterproof Urges CMS to Retain SUD Treatment Engagement Measure in Medicare Quality Framework

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Require more

Sonex Health Urges CMS to Adjust Work RVUs for Carpal Tunnel Release Procedures to Reflect Physician Time and Complexity

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attn: CMS-1848-P 7500 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Calendar Year 2027 Payment Policies Under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (CMS-1848-P) Dear Administrator Oz more

South Carolina Society of Pathologists Calls on CMS to Rely on Established Rulemaking for Diagnostic Valuations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 13, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244 John Brooks Deputy Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, more

Southwest Community Care Partners Backs Medicare Coverage and General Supervision for Community Health Coaching

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244 Attention: CMS-1848-P (Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule) Re: Health and Well-Being more

Sutter Health Urges CMS to Address Conversion Factor Decreases and High Cost Regional Operating Expenses

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 2200 River Plaza Drive Sacramento, CA 95833 September 14, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 RE: [CMS-1848-P] Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physici more

Sylk Health Calls on CMS to Adopt Public Code Sets and End American Medical Association Monopoly

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Attention: CMS-1848-P Dear Dr. Oz: Please accept the below comments in response to "H. Current Pro more

Texas Association of Community Health Centers Urges CMS to Make Telehealth Authorities and Payment Parity Permanent

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Page 1 of 11 September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services ATTN: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Phy more

Tidepool Urges CMS to Value Continuous Glucose Monitors Separately from Simple Blood Pressure Cuffs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Subject: Tidepool public comments on Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies issued July 16, 2026. Docket number: CMS-1848-P The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare more

U.S. Breastfeeding Committee Calls on CMS to Clarify Clinical Staff Roles and Incident To Rules

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services RE: CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, CMS-1848-P Lactation Care Services, CPT Codes 978XX and 978X1 Dear Administrator: The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) appreciates the opportunity to co more

U.S. Canola Association Urges EPA To Expedite Approval Of Topramezone Use To Support Sustainable Canola Farming

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. U.S. Canola Association 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20003 Phone (202) 969-8113 September 16, 2026 Mr. Charles Smith Director, Registration Division U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20460 RE: Public Comment on Receipt of Application for more

University of California Otolaryngology Professor Goldberg Oppose CMS Proposal to Cut Evaluation and Management Payments by 50 Percent

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. DATE: September 14, 2026 TO: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P / Docket CMS-2026-2377 FROM: Andrew N. Goldberg, MD, MSCE, FACS University of California, San Francisco 2233 Post Street, Room 309 San Francisco, CA. 94115 SUBJECT: Opposition t more

Vermont Health Care Association Urges CMS to Permit Contracted Staff for Remote Patient Monitoring

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Vermont Health Care Association PO Box 397 South Barre, VT 05670 September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850 Re: CMS-1848-P - CY 2027 Medicare more

Wis. DOT Submits Recommendations to Clarify and Improve 2027 Construction General Permit

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. To whom this may concern: Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is pleased to provide comments on the Proposed 2027 Construction General Permit (CGP), as advertised in the Federal Register on August 3, 2026. Our comments are as follows: 1. Section 1.4.1(b) - Request for Comment #1 WisDOT does not object to th more

Wisconsin Education Association Council Urges HHS to Withdraw Head Start Burden Reduction Rule

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 | RIN 0970-AD30 September 18, 2026 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: ACF-2026-0595; Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Dear S more

Wolters Kluwer Urges CMS to Approve AI-Driven Improvement Activities in CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Comments from Wolters Kluwer on the Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program Draft Rule for CY 2027 Below are comments from Wolters Kluwer on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) draft rule updating the Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program for CY 2027 (CMS-184 more

Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange Urges CMS to Implement Measure-Specific, Readiness-Gated Transition to FHIR-Based Digital Quality Measures

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: CMS-1848-P; RIN 0938-AV82 FHIR-Based Digital Quality Measurement in the Quality Payment Program and Other CMS Qua more

Zero Overdose Urges CMS to Permit Auxiliary Personnel to Deliver Safety Planning Interventions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Zero Overdose Corp. 241 Grist Mill Road, Tillson, NY 12486 (314) 266-9026 https://www.zerooverdose.org/ September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: CMS-1 more

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Barrasso on Meet the Press Slams Crazy Democrat Manifesto

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso on Meet the Press Slams Crazy Democrat Manifesto * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today joined Kristen Welker on NBC's Meet the Press to highlight the contrast between commonsense Republicans and crazy Democrats. He also discussed how American peace through strength is critical in stopping Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Click HERE to w more

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee : ICYMI - Republicans Reel on the Midterm Map as Deep-Red Areas Come Into Play [NYT]

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 18, 2026 ICYMI: Republicans Reel on the Midterm Map as Deep-Red Areas Come Into Play [NYT] New reporting from The New York Times details how "Democrats are bullish" as Republicans "reel" over a midterm map that has Democrats competing in "red states the party has not come close to winning for years." The political environment has "deteriorated so badly for Republicans" that "the more

Russia-North Korea Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12760). The white paper is written by Russian and European affairs analyst Andrew S. Bowen, Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin and nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin: * * * Russia-North Korea Relations Overview Since 2022, the Russian Federation (Russia) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, or North Korea) have expanded and deepened their r more

South Korea - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10165). The white paper is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong. Here are excerpts: * * * South Korea: Background and U.S. Relations Overview South Korea (officially the Republic of Korea, or ROK) is one of the United States' most important strategic and economic pa more

Vital Information for U.S. Citizens Traveling in the Middle East

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, posted the following news release: * * * Vital Information for U.S. Citizens Traveling in the Middle East * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following information is provided by my office from the U.S. Department of State: Due to tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation. Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise heightened vigilance and be aware of potentia more

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