Public Policy/Regulations

Event

Global Hearing Health Conference Heads to Boston

The Coalition for Global Hearing Health is hosting its annual conference at the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, focusing on advancing hearing care in low-resourced communities. The event brings together global experts and advocates to share strategies, technologies, and solutions to improve hearing health access.

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U.S. Access Board Town Hall – Virtual Livestream Access

The U.S. Access Board will host a public town hall meeting in New Orleans focused on accessibility standards, inclusive design, and ongoing efforts to improve access for people with disabilities. Board members will share updates, respond to public feedback, and discuss initiatives related to transportation, the built environment, and digital accessibility. While the meeting will take place in…

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U.S. Access Board Webinar: From Standards to Support: Understanding the Access Board’s Role in Accessibility

Have you previously attended our webinars or reached out with questions and training about accessibility? You might be surprised to learn that some questions may be outside the scope of the U.S. Access Board’s Office of Information and Technical Services (OTIS). Join us for this informative webinar on Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. (ET) , where we’ll explore the U.S. Access Board’s…

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U.S. Access Board Webinar: From Standards to Support: Understanding the Access Board’s Role in Accessibility

Have you previously attended our webinars or reached out with questions and training about accessibility? You might be surprised to learn that some questions may be outside the scope of the U.S. Access Board’s Office of Information and Technical Services (OTIS). Join us for this informative webinar on Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. (ET) , where we’ll explore the U.S. Access Board’s…

Event

U.S. Access Board Webinar: From Standards to Support: Understanding the Access Board’s Role in Accessibility

Have you previously attended our webinars or reached out with questions and training about accessibility? You might be surprised to learn that some questions may be outside the scope of the U.S. Access Board’s Office of Information and Technical Services (OTIS). Join us for this informative webinar on Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. (ET) , where we’ll explore the U.S. Access Board’s…

Reports

WHO and ITU Launch Global Standard to Protect Gamers from Hearing Loss

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have released the first global standard aimed at preventing hearing loss among gamers, especially for children and young adults. The standard targets both gaming hardware and software, encouraging features like volume limiters, safe listening alerts, and headphone safety modes to reduce long-term exposure to…

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CMS and HHS Seek Public Input on Digital Health Tools for Medicare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), are requesting public feedback to help shape the future of digital health. What This Is About: CMS and ASTP/ONC are asking for input on the current…

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CMS and HHS Seek Public Input on Digital Health Tools for Medicare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), are requesting public feedback to help shape the future of digital health. What This Is About: CMS and ASTP/ONC are asking for input on the current…

Discussion

CMS and HHS Seek Public Input on Digital Health Tools for Medicare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), are requesting public feedback to help shape the future of digital health. What This Is About: CMS and ASTP/ONC are asking for input on the current…

Discussion

CMS and HHS Seek Public Input on Digital Health Tools for Medicare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), are requesting public feedback to help shape the future of digital health. What This Is About: CMS and ASTP/ONC are asking for input on the current…