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Treasury Dept. Releases Proposed 45Z Credit Rules
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 5 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Treasury Dept. Releases Proposed 45Z Credit Rules
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on the Treasury Department proposed guidance on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production tax credit.
"We appreciate the Treasury Department moving the needle by publishing proposed guidelines for the 45Z tax credit. It's an important step to finalize improvements protecting access for domestic feedstocks, which the guidelines specify, and promote American biofuels demand.
"However,
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 5 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement on Feb. 3, 2026:
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Treasury Dept. Releases Proposed 45Z Credit Rules
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on the Treasury Department proposed guidance on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production tax credit.
"We appreciate the Treasury Department moving the needle by publishing proposed guidelines for the 45Z tax credit. It's an important step to finalize improvements protecting access for domestic feedstocks, which the guidelines specify, and promote American biofuels demand.
"However,this is just the first step. The Departments of Agriculture and Energy must now finalize guidance and resources for calculating carbon intensity scores so that the full range of Congressionally mandated improvements to the credit can be realized. This includes recognizing the many ways farmers across sectors promote stewardship by exploring additional conservation practices with potential to reduce carbon intensity scores that meet diverse agricultural needs. Encouraging the production of homegrown biofuels will not only help meet the demand for renewable energy but also fortify a farm economy that desperately needs a boost.
"America's farmers and ranchers stand ready and willing to meet the needs of our growing energy portfolio and goal to be energy independent. We look forward to working with USDA and DOE to ensure farmers are recognized as partners in taking on the challenge."
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Original text here: https://www.fb.org/news-release/treasury-dept-releases-proposed-45z-credit-rules
[Category: Agriculture]
Statement by CCA President & CEO Tim Donovan on First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Competitive Carriers Association issued the following statement on Feb. 4, 2026:
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Statement by CCA President & CEO Tim Donovan on First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act
Competitive Carriers Association President and CEO Tim Donovan made the following statement regarding the upcoming reauthorization of the First Responder Network Authority Act:
"CCA commends the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on today's legislative hearing evaluating FirstNet and for considering proactive bipartisan legislation to reauthorize
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Competitive Carriers Association issued the following statement on Feb. 4, 2026:
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Statement by CCA President & CEO Tim Donovan on First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act
Competitive Carriers Association President and CEO Tim Donovan made the following statement regarding the upcoming reauthorization of the First Responder Network Authority Act:
"CCA commends the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on today's legislative hearing evaluating FirstNet and for considering proactive bipartisan legislation to reauthorizeFirstNet. The action is an important step in addressing needed transparency and accountability for FirstNet."
"In reauthorizing FirstNet, CCA supports robust oversight, a clear focus on how best to serve the needs of public safety, expanded rural coverage and partnership opportunities for rural carriers, and true interoperability that promotes resiliency and a competitive market for public safety communications. CCA appreciates the Subcommittee's timely and thoughtful work on these important issues and its engagement with a broad range of stakeholders as this process moves forward."
For more information about CCA and its policy priorities, please visit ccamobile.org.
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About Competitive Carriers Association
Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) is the leading association for competitive communications service providers and stakeholders across the United States. Members range from small, rural carriers serving fewer than 5,000 customers to regional and nationwide providers serving millions, as well as vendors and suppliers delivering products and services throughout the communications ecosystem.
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Original text here: https://www.ccamobile.org/statement-by-cca-president-ceo-tim-donovan-on-first-responder-network-authority-reauthorization-act
[Category: Telecommunications]
Bill Protects Consumers by Preserving a Single, National Standard for Dietary Supplements
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Consumer Healthcare Products Association issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026:
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New Bill Protects Consumers by Preserving a Single, National Standard for Dietary Supplements
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) released the following statement today applauding Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) for introducing the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act, legislation that reaffirms the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) sole authority to regulate dietary supplements, reinforcing a single, national standard for ingredient
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Consumer Healthcare Products Association issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026:
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New Bill Protects Consumers by Preserving a Single, National Standard for Dietary Supplements
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) released the following statement today applauding Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) for introducing the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act, legislation that reaffirms the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) sole authority to regulate dietary supplements, reinforcing a single, national standard for ingredientsafety and oversight.
"This legislation secures a single, science-based national standard for dietary supplement regulations, providing the clarity, consistency, and consumer confidence Americans deserve," said CHPA President and CEO Scott Melville. "For more than 30 years, the nation has relied on a federal framework to regulate dietary supplements, and we thank Congressman Langworthy for his leadership in reinforcing that foundation as policymakers and industry pursue thoughtful modernization. At a time when a patchwork of state-level regulations threatens to create confusion, raise costs, and limit consumer access to safe, beneficial products, this bill maintains a unified national approach while preserving limited flexibility for states when truly necessary."
Background:
The Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act would clarify that states may not establish dietary supplement requirements that differ from or go beyond federal law, except in limited cases where the FDA grants a formal exemption. The bill is intended to preserve a consistent national framework and prevent a growing patchwork of state-by-state rules that threaten market access, innovation, and consumer understanding. This legislation is a critical step toward restoring regulatory certainty, stabilizing supply chains, and protecting the integrity of the U.S. dietary supplement marketplace.
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The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), founded in 1881, is the national trade association representing the leading manufacturers and marketers of consumer healthcare products, including over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, dietary supplements, and OTC medical devices. CHPA is committed to empowering self-care by ensuring that Americans have access to products they can count on to be reliable, affordable, and convenient, while also delivering new and better ways to get and stay healthy. Visit www.chpa.org.
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Original text here: https://www.chpa.org/news/2026/02/new-bill-aims-safeguard-national-marketplace-conflicting-state-supplement-laws
[Category: Health Care]
Association of American Medical Colleges: Joint Associations Group Thanks Congress for Strong Support of Scientific Research Funding and Infrastructure in Final FY26 Appropriations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following joint statement on Feb. 4, 2026, by 10 organizations :
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Joint Associations Group Thanks Congress for Strong Support of Scientific Research Funding and Infrastructure in Final FY26 Appropriations
The following is a joint statement from the Joint Associations Group (JAG) on Indirect Costs, which includes: Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), AAMC, American Council on Education (ACE), Association of Independent Research Institutes (AIRI),
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following joint statement on Feb. 4, 2026, by 10 organizations :
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Joint Associations Group Thanks Congress for Strong Support of Scientific Research Funding and Infrastructure in Final FY26 Appropriations
The following is a joint statement from the Joint Associations Group (JAG) on Indirect Costs, which includes: Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), AAMC, American Council on Education (ACE), Association of Independent Research Institutes (AIRI),COGR, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), Science Philanthropy Alliance (SPA), and the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO).
"JAG is deeply appreciative of Congress and its appropriations leaders for including strong support for research funding, including support for the facilities and administrative (F&A) costs essential to conducting research on behalf of the American people, in the final FY26 appropriations legislation.
In particular, our organizations are thankful that the bills included language that will help us work with Congress and with the executive branch to advance the JAG's Financial Accountability in Research (FAIR) model recommendations this year.
The federal government reimburses universities and other research institutions for these F&A (also known as indirect) costs so they have the resources and support to drive breakthroughs in science, technology, and medicine. Indirect costs support essential infrastructure and other necessary costs associated with conducting research, including cutting-edge facilities, utilities, security, and compliance with federal regulations.
The federal government funds these essential costs because the resulting research discoveries lead to new cures and medical treatments, enhance our national security, keep our nation globally competitive and economically strong, and improve the lives of all Americans. While the current system for funding these costs has served America's research objectives for decades, the JAG developed the FAIR model in an effort to be even more transparent about research costs and be responsive to members of Congress who fund this critical research. The JAG presented the FAIR model after months of study and deliberation and after soliciting feedback from thousands across the nation's research community. The FAIR model is a recommendation for a new way of transparently and accurately covering these essential research costs.
We thank Congress - and particularly the leadership and appropriators in each chamber - for ensuring continued support for all the costs associated with advancing American science, and for continuing to engage with the JAG on the FAIR model."
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The AAMC is a nonprofit association dedicated to improving the health of people everywhere through medical education, clinical care, biomedical research, and community collaborations. Its members are all 162 U.S. medical schools accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education; 13 Canadian medical schools accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools; nearly 500 academic health systems and teaching hospitals, including Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers; and more than 70 academic societies. Through these institutions and organizations, the AAMC leads and serves America's medical schools, academic health systems and teaching hospitals, and the millions of individuals across academic medicine, including more than 210,000 full-time faculty members, 99,000 medical students, 162,000 resident physicians, and 60,000 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in the biomedical sciences. Through the Alliance of Academic Health Centers International, AAMC membership reaches more than 60 international academic health centers throughout five regional offices across the globe. Learn more at aamc.org.
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Original text here: https://www.aamc.org/news/press-releases/joint-associations-group-thanks-congress-strong-support-scientific-research-funding-and
[Category: Medical]
American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries: Roth Option May Be Available to Mississippi Public Employees
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following news on Feb. 4, 2026:
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Roth Option May Be Available to Mississippi Public Employees
By John Iekel
Roth accounts may be added to the options available to employees in the public sector in Mississippi if a bill before the state Senate is enacted.
Under current law, the state of Mississippi, or any state agency, county, municipality or other political subdivision may enter into a contract with any employee to defer any portion of that employee's income into the Mississippi Deferred
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following news on Feb. 4, 2026:
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Roth Option May Be Available to Mississippi Public Employees
By John Iekel
Roth accounts may be added to the options available to employees in the public sector in Mississippi if a bill before the state Senate is enacted.
Under current law, the state of Mississippi, or any state agency, county, municipality or other political subdivision may enter into a contract with any employee to defer any portion of that employee's income into the Mississippi DeferredCompensation Plan. Also, a county, municipality or other political subdivision may make contributions to the Mississippi Deferred Compensation Plan on behalf of actively participating members on a uniform basis through an employer contribution agreement.
And under Mississippi law, those funds deferred under the Mississippi Deferred Compensation Plan shall not be included for the purposes of computation of any taxes withheld on behalf of any employee.
A Proposal to Add a New Option
State Sen. Daniel H. Sparks (R-Itawamba) has introduced legislation that would change the options available to participants in plans run by those political subdivsions. Senate Bill 2912 that would expand the retirement account options available to employees of those subdivisions. Demonstrating bipartisan support for the measure, Sen. David Blount (D-Hinds) is the co-sponsor of Senate Bill 2912.
Sparks' bill would expand those options to include Roth accounts. It also provides that a participant's Roth or other allowable after-tax contribution into a deferred compensation account would be treated by the employer as includable in the participant's income at the time the participant would have received that amount in compensation if the participant had not made a deferred election.
Effective Date
Senate Bill 2912 would be effective July 1, 2026 if it is enacted.
Status
Sparks introduced Senate Bill 2912 on Jan. 19. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee; 10 days after its introduction, it cleared the Finance Committee, which recommended that the full Senate pass it.
Finding out More
Senate Bill 2912 is available here.
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Original text here: https://www.asppa-net.org/news/2026/2/roth-option-may-be-available-to-mississippi-public-employees/
[Category: Human Resources/Personnel]
ASAM Weekly for Feb. 3, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Feb. 5 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrap up, ASAM Weekly for Feb. 3, 2026:
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This Week in the ASAM Weekly
Addiction is (also) a disease of attention. Alcohol imagery contributes to alcohol use but it has become incredibly difficult to measure the effect now that so much of our attention has moved online ( Addiction ). On the flip side, people who pay a lot of attention to life online are finding themselves addicted to complex algorithms and suing Big Tech because of it ( The Associated Press ).
Marketing
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ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Feb. 5 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrap up, ASAM Weekly for Feb. 3, 2026:
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This Week in the ASAM Weekly
Addiction is (also) a disease of attention. Alcohol imagery contributes to alcohol use but it has become incredibly difficult to measure the effect now that so much of our attention has moved online ( Addiction ). On the flip side, people who pay a lot of attention to life online are finding themselves addicted to complex algorithms and suing Big Tech because of it ( The Associated Press ).
Marketingis a tool that can capture people's attention. Big Tobacco knows this well and is reinventing itself with an evidence-based and slightly ironic marketing campaign: nicotine pouches are the safer alternative to tobacco ( The Associated Press ). But not all marketing has the intended effect; "never use alone" started off as a good idea but might have brought the wrong kind of attention to harm reduction ( The Guardian ).
(Speaking of attention...while we've got yours, apply to be the next ASAM Weekly Editor in Chief before time runs out.)
Attention is also necessary for treating addiction. The guideline for tapering benzodiazepines was developed with close attention paid to the patient experience ( Journal of Addiction Medicine ). Practitioners at treatment facilities should pay closer attention to the medications for AUD (MAUD) treatment gap ( JAMA Network Open ). And we will always need politicians to pay attention, support the work we do, and pass legislation, like the Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025 ( JAMA Network Open ).
In the end, attention is the first step to awareness, which is a necessary step for change. The public is paying closer attention to addiction being a serious mental illness, but not all the public is aware of the tragic indifference of modern mental health care. True awareness can come if we listen to the mothers of those with serious mental illness ( The New York Times ). Their message is clear and urgent: something has to change.
Nicholas Athanasiou, MD, MBA, DFASAM
Editor in Chief
with Co-Editors: Brandon Aden, MD, MPH, FASAM, John A. Fromson, MD; Sarah Messmer, MD, FASAM; Jack Woodside, MD
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Lead Story
Medication Availability for Alcohol Use Disorder in Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities
JAMA Network Open
This study examined the availability of medications for alcohol use disorder (MAUD) in SUD treatment facilities (SUDTF) from 2017 to 2023. Data were obtained from SAMHSA's Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Tracking Repository. The percentage of counties with a SUDTF offering MAUD increased from 34% in 2017 to 50% in 2021. This increase leveled out between 2021 and 2023, perhaps related to the pandemic. Counties with an MAUD-offering facility were more likely to be metropolitan (57% vs 25%, p<.001) with substantially more population (mean 220,100 vs 26,650, p<.001) and fewer uninsured residents (8.5% vs 10.7%, p<.001). The authors call for policies supporting MAUD-offering facilities, particularly in underserved counties.
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Research and Science
Comparing the accuracy of artificial intelligence models to detect alcohol in video images
Addiction
The advent of smart phones, social media, and streaming platforms has made it difficult to track depictions of alcohol and alcohol use in videos. In addition, there is evidence of a link between viewing depictions of alcohol and its consumption and that streaming platforms contain more depictions of alcohol than traditional media. Given these circumstances, researchers tested 3 artificial intelligence models and their ability to accurately identify depictions of alcohol in various media. Researchers found that the zero-shot learning Large Language and Vision Assistant (ZSL-LLaVA) model worked well and provides a potential way to track depictions of alcohol in media, thus informing public health interventions.
Neural Response to Theta-Burst Stimulation Predicts Long-Term Relapse in Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder: A Pilot fMRI Study
Addiction Biology
This study measured the effect on alcohol use disorder (AUD) recovery of continuous theta-burst stimulation (cTBS), a form of transcranial magnetic stimulation where pulses are delivered at theta rhythm (5 hertz). Participants (16 active, 12 sham) received 10 cTBS (or sham) treatments over 2 weeks. Neural activation provoked by alcohol cues was measured before and after cTBS treatment using fMRI. The active cTBS group showed reduced relapse risk over the following year (HR=0.21). The sham group had a progressive increase in alcohol cue reactivity after (sham) treatment that was not seen in the active group. The authors suggest that in early abstinence the brain becomes increasingly sensitized to alcohol cues and that this was suppressed by the cTBS treatment. The change in neural activation was able to predict relapse in 79% of patients. The authors conclude that cTBS treatment decreased risk of relapse by reducing craving-related neural activity.
Impact of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder on Patient Directed Discharge Among Patients with Opioid Use Disorder
Journal of General Internal Medicine
This New York-based retrospective study compared outcomes for inpatients with a diagnosis of opioid use disorder (OUD) who received medication for OUD (MOUD) to those who did not receive MOUD, with a primary outcome of patient-directed discharge. Admissions of patients with OUD who were not on MOUD prior to admission (n=5,542) were included in the study, which took place from January 2016 to December 2022. Researchers found that admissions receiving inpatient MOUD were significantly less likely to result in a patient-directed discharge (11.9% vs 14.4%). Additionally, admissions receiving MOUD were significantly more likely to receive a discharge prescription for buprenorphine (8.6% vs 1.2%), as well as a buprenorphine prescription within 60 days of hospital discharge (5.5% vs 1.1%).
Mobile Telemedicine for Treating Chronic Hepatitis C Among Rural People Who Inject Drugs: A Randomized Clinical Trial
JAMA Network Open
This open-label, randomized, parallel-group clinical trial compared mobile telemedicine for Hepatitis C treatment with enhanced usual care. The trial ran from April 2022 to September 2024 in rural counties of New Hampshire and Vermont. Participants (n=150) were randomized to either mobile telemedicine care (MTC), which brought HCV treatment directly to patients via mobile van, or enhanced usual care in which a mobile team provided care navigation and referral to an HCV treatment provider. Both groups received sterile syringes and other harm reduction services. Participants in the MTC arm had higher rates of treatment initiation (57.3% vs 26.7%) and higher rates of viral clearance at 12 weeks (37.3% vs 18.7%).
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A Long-acting Naltrexone Implant (iSTEP-N) for Opioid Use Disorder: First-in-Human Phase I Trial
Journal of Addiction Medicine
iSTEP-N is a novel, bioresorbable, subcutaneous implant designed to release naltrexone for 6-12 months after a single procedure and improve adherence. This single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single-ascending-dose trial was also a first-in-human study which evaluated the safety and pharmacokinetics of iSTEP-N. At the 9.6 g dose, iSTEP-N provided sustained therapeutic naltrexone exposure for 12 weeks with a favorable safety profile, while releasing less than one-fourth of its drug content. Further studies will evaluate longer-term exposure, safety, and clinical feasibility in individuals with opioid use disorder.
Benzodiazepine Tapering: A Marathon, Not a Sprint
Journal of Addiction Medicine
While benzodiazepines can have benefits, they also carry risks, including dependence, withdrawal (including protracted withdrawal), and benzodiazepine use disorder. In this commentary, the authors discuss the core of recent guidelines for benzodiazepine use and tapering, noting risks and benefits should be discussed with each new prescription, tapering should be patient centered and, because response can vary significantly between patients, should start slow (5%-10% reduction in dose). The authors also highlight other considerations, including benzodiazepine use in persons with substance use disorders, co-occurring psychiatric conditions, and transitioning to long-acting benzodiazepines. Finally, the authors highlight some of the research gaps, including strategies to prevent and treat protracted withdrawal, valid withdrawal scales, and long-term outcomes if phenobarbital is used for tapering.
Standardizing Opioid Treatment Program Performance in the Era of Medicaid Reform
JAMA Network Open
This invited commentary reviewed a national cohort study which analyzed over 500,000 methadone treatment episodes across more than 1,300 opioid treatment programs using Medicaid data from 2018 to 2023. The author developed an adjusted retention metric at 30, 90, and 180 days, revealing significant variation in patient retention (median 30-day retention 65.1%) even after accounting for case mix. This reliable, scalable measure offers a foundation for evaluating program performance, informing quality improvement, and advancing equity in opioid use disorder care, underscoring retention as a key indicator of treatment success and system accountability.
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In the News
* Opinion | Why Is My Son Being Left to Die on the Streets?
The New York Times
* FDA considers whether Zyn can be marketed as safer than cigarettes
The Associated Press
* DC seeks to block 'never use alone' messaging used by overdose prevention groups
The Guardian
* Social media companies face landmark trial over youth addiction claims
The Associated Press
* Inside the rise and fall of Opvee, Indivior's nasal overdose antidote
STAT
* Rescheduling marijuana would be a big tax break for legal cannabis businesses - and a quiet form of deregulation
The Conversation
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Original text here: https://www.asam.org/news/detail/2026/02/04/the-asam-weekly-for-february-3--2026
ACC Streamlines Cardiac Accreditation for International Hospital Systems
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release:
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ACC Streamlines Cardiac Accreditation for International Hospital Systems
ACC Global Quality Solutions will enable international hospitals to use approved internal data as part of a more accessible accreditation pathway
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The American College of Cardiology's Global Quality Solutions program now offers international hospitals and health systems a new pathway to achieving ACC Accreditation. Previously, these sites were required to submit data through the associated NCDR registry to be eligible for
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release:
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ACC Streamlines Cardiac Accreditation for International Hospital Systems
ACC Global Quality Solutions will enable international hospitals to use approved internal data as part of a more accessible accreditation pathway
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The American College of Cardiology's Global Quality Solutions program now offers international hospitals and health systems a new pathway to achieving ACC Accreditation. Previously, these sites were required to submit data through the associated NCDR registry to be eligible foraccreditation. However, local data and privacy regulations often made participation in a U.S.- based data registry challenging. The updated process will allow eligible sites to internally collect and submit aggregated data directly into ACC Accreditation tools to meet accreditation requirements. Sites that achieve accreditation will also be able to qualify for ACC International Center of Excellence status, the most prestigious designation offered by ACC for leading cardiac centers worldwide.
"Creating a simpler, more flexible path for international hospitals to participate in ACC's Global Quality Solutions directly aligns with our mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for all. By enabling hospitals to use trusted data sources, we are removing barriers, expanding access and ensuring high quality care is achievable in any setting," said ACC Chief Medical Officer Richard Kovacs, MD, MACC. "Most importantly, this effort strengthens our commitment to health equity by helping hospitals everywhere advance evidence-based care for the patients and communities they serve."
Eligible sites will receive the International Minimum Required Data Set corresponding to the accreditation they are pursuing and will be responsible for internally collecting the required aggregate data. Sites may upload quarterly aggregated data reports directly into the Accreditation Tool or share the information virtually with their assigned Accreditation Review Specialist. During the accreditation application phase and throughout the three-year accreditation period, sites will have access to quarterly NCDR U.S. benchmark reports for comparison and correlation purposes. This will streamline the international accreditation review process and help these sites achieve accreditation in a timely manner.
Learn more about the ACC's Global Quality Solutions program at ACC Global Quality Solutions.
Institutions interested in ACC's Global Quality Solutions program can direct questions and inquiries to globalquality@acc.org.
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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is a global leader dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. For more than 75 years, the ACC has empowered a community of over 60,000 cardiovascular professionals across more than 140 countries with cutting-edge education and advocacy, rigorous professional credentials, and trusted clinical guidance. From its world-class JACC Journals and NCDR registries to its Accreditation Services, global network of Chapters and Sections, and CardioSmart patient initiatives, the College is committed to creating a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at www.ACC.org or connect on social media at @ACCinTouch.
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Original text here: https://www.acc.org/About-ACC/Press-Releases/2026/02/04/18/30/ACC-Streamlines-Cardiac-Accreditation-for-International-Hospital-Systems
[Category: Medical]
