HHS Regulatory Reform Proposal Seen As Blunt Instrument That Could Burden Industry and Agencies

Most FDA and CMS rules would sunset after 10 years unless action is taken by the agency under a new HHS proposed rule designed to enforce retrospective regulation review. Some experts worry this could allow an administration to skirt traditional notice and comment periods before rule rescissions. The implementation of the rule would likely look very different at FDA than at CMS, experts added.