APIC provides input to federal agencies on regulations and guidance that impact infection prevention and control. Read our most recent comments:
2026
APIC Comments to CMS on Reinstatement of Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers
2025
APIC Comments to CMS on the CY 2026 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System proposed rule
APIC Comments to CMS on the FY 2026 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Payment System proposed rule
APIC Comments to CMS on the FY 2026 Skilled Nursing Facilities Prospective Payment System proposed rule
APIC Comments to CMS on the FY 2026 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Prospective Payment System proposed rule
APIC Comments to CMS on the FY 2026 Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System proposed rule
APIC Letter to The Joint Commission on Instructions for Use (IFUs)
APIC/ SHEA/ IDSA/ PIDS letter to Secretary Kennedy opposing elimination of HICPAC
APIC comments to New Secretary of HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr, upon his confirmation
APIC comments on the AHRQ Safety Program for HAI Prevention
2024
APIC comments on Hospital Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgical Center Prospective Payment System (OPPS/ASC) for CY 2025, CMS proposed rule
APIC comments on Voluntary Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC) Advisory Program (TAP) Pilot, FDA request for comment
APIC comments on End-Stage Renal Disease Facility Prospective Payment System (ESRD PPS) for CY 2025, CMS proposed rule
APIC comments on Home Health Prospective Payment System for CY 2025, CMS proposed rule
APIC comments on Changes Resulting from Revisions to Long-Term Care Requirements for Minimum Nurse Staffing Standards, CMS request for comments
APIC comments on Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTC) for FY 2025, CMS proposed rule
APIC comments on Skilled Nursing Facilities Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) for FY 2025, CMS proposed rule
APIC comments on Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System (IRF PPS) for FY 2025, CMS proposed rule
APIC comments on Priority Fungal Diseases, CDC request for comment
APIC comments on Strengthening Oversight of Accrediting Organizations, CMS proposed rule
APIC comments on Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities, CMS proposed rule