Feds Reopen Comments on Tracking Doctor Diagnostic Skills

2026-15324, Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the extension with change of the currently approved information collection "AHRQ Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Database for Health Plans" (OMB Control number 0935-0165, last approved on December 31, 2023).

2026-14313, Patient Safety Organizations: Expired Listing for the Informed Patient Safety Organization (IPSO)

The Informed Patient Safety Organization (IPSO) has been officially removed from the list of recognized Patient Safety Organizations because its listing expired on July 6, 2026. This change affects healthcare providers who rely on IPSO for confidential patient safety reporting. No money changes hands, but providers should check the updated list to know which organizations are currently active.

2026-13604, Patient Safety Organizations: Voluntary Relinquishment for the Cassatt Patient Safety Organization

The Cassatt Patient Safety Organization has decided to give up its official status as a Patient Safety Organization (PSO), and the government has accepted this change. This means Cassatt will no longer be listed as a PSO starting June 8, 2026. Healthcare providers who worked with Cassatt should note this change, but there’s no direct cost impact involved.

2026-12174, Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) wants to update and extend its research reporting system, making it easier and less time-consuming for grant and contract recipients to share progress. This change affects researchers funded by AHRQ through grants, contracts, and competitions, and aims to reduce paperwork while expanding who uses the system. Comments on these changes are open until August 17, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up!

2026-08173, Patient Safety Organizations: Voluntary Relinquishment for Collaborative Healthcare Patient Safety Organization

The Collaborative Healthcare Patient Safety Organization (PSO) has chosen to give up its official PSO status, and the government made it official on March 23, 2026. This change affects healthcare providers who worked with this PSO for patient safety reporting and means they’ll need to find new ways to share safety info. No new costs or deadlines for providers, but the PSO list is updated weekly online for easy checking.

2026-08136, Patient Safety Organizations: Voluntary Relinquishment for symplr PSO

symplr PSO has decided to give up its official Patient Safety Organization status, and the government has officially removed it from the list as of April 8, 2026. This change affects healthcare providers who used symplr PSO for patient safety reporting, who will now need to find another PSO. No money changes hands, but the update helps keep the safety network accurate and up to date.

Previous: 2025-03751, Agency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection Renewal; Comment Request; Leveraged Lending

The OCC is asking banks and lenders to help by renewing a paperwork form about big loans called 'Leveraged Lending.' They want to keep things simple and make sure the form is still useful, so they’re asking for feedback before the renewal. This helps keep the rules clear and avoids extra costs or hassle for everyone involved.

Next: 2025-03753, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 89, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; GPI Beauty, Inc.; (Plastic Tube Sleeves); Las Vagas, Nevada

GPI Beauty, Inc. wants to make plastic tube sleeves with caps at their Las Vegas facility inside Foreign-Trade Zone 89. This move could save them money on import duties for certain parts like bottles and caps, thanks to special trade rules. People have until April 21, 2025, to share their thoughts before the plan gets the green light.