Becker's Healthcare March 3, 2025
HHS’ move to revoke a policy that requires public notice and comment on certain agency decisions could affect the National Institutes of Health and Medicaid, CBS News reported Feb. 28.
Under the policy change, the Richardson waiver would be removed “effective immediately,” according to a March 3 policy statement from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The waiver, established in 1971, requires HHS to follow public notice and comment on procedures for contracts, benefits, grants, property and public loans. HHS agencies usually invite public comment for a period of 60 days prior to a final decision on a proposed rule.
“The extra-statutory obligations of the Richardson waiver impose costs on the Department and the public, are contrary to the...
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