Radiation Worker Health Board Sets August Meeting

2026-13561 — Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations

The CDC wants your thoughts on a new project to help young men who have sex with men stick to their HIV prevention medicine, called PrEP. This plan includes special training for healthcare providers and support tools to make taking PrEP easier and more effective. Comments are open until September 4, 2026, and this effort aims to improve health without adding extra paperwork or costs.

2026-13560 — Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations

The CDC wants your thoughts on a new project called Expanding PrEP in Communities of Color (EPICC), which aims to help doctors and patients make better decisions about HIV prevention. This effort focuses on training providers and tracking results over time, with comments open until September 4, 2026. If you’re involved in healthcare or community support, this could affect you, but there’s no direct cost to the public.

2026-13176 — World Trade Center Health Program; Petitions 024, 042, 046, 047, 051, 056, 058, and 067-Ischemic Heart Disease; Finding of Insufficient Evidence

The World Trade Center Health Program reviewed eight petitions asking to add ischemic heart disease to the list of covered health conditions but found there isn’t enough proof to do so right now. This means people affected by 9/11 won’t see changes to their benefits for this heart condition at this time. The decision was made official on June 30, 2026, with no new costs or coverage changes coming soon.

2026-12790 — Order Under Sections 362 and 365 of the Public Health Service Act Continuing the Suspension of the Right To Introduce Certain Persons From Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists

The CDC is keeping a temporary ban on letting certain people enter the U.S. from countries where serious contagious diseases are spreading. This pause started June 21, 2026, and will last until July 21, 2026, unless changed sooner. It affects travelers from those countries and helps protect public health without any new fees or costs.

2026-12281 — Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations

The CDC wants your thoughts on a plan to keep checking workplace health hazards like chemicals and noise. This affects workers, employers, and safety pros who rely on these checks to stay safe. Comments are open until August 17, 2026, and the goal is to keep the process smooth without adding extra paperwork or costs.

2026-12275 — Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations

The CDC wants your thoughts on a plan to collect data that helps stop bad childhood experiences before they happen. This affects groups working to protect kids by improving how they track and prevent these issues. Comments are open until August 17, 2026, and this effort aims to make prevention smarter without adding extra hassle or costs.

Previous: 2026-13918 — Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Application From The Joint Commission for Continued CMS Approval of Its Home Health Agency (HHA) Accreditation Program

The Joint Commission got the green light to keep accrediting home health agencies for Medicare and Medicaid from March 31, 2026, to March 31, 2032. This means home health agencies can choose to get certified through The Joint Commission to show they meet government standards and keep serving patients. No big changes in money or rules, just a smooth continuation for agencies and patients alike!

Next: 2026-13921 — Membership in the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group

The FAA and National Park Service are looking for people to fill five spots on the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group by August 10, 2026. They want representatives from Native American tribes, general aviation, environmental groups, and commercial air tour operators. This group helps make sure air tours over parks are safe, respectful, and quiet, with no cost to applicants.