Federal Health Policy Update for November 6
The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for October 31 – November 6. Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. Please note that most HHS and other health care-related agencies [...]
HHS Sets 340B Rebate Model
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration has approved eight plans from pharmaceutical companies to participate in its 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Currently, eligible 340B providers receive discounts when they purchase covered drugs but [...]
New Methodology Helps Facilitate Medicaid Renewals
When the end of the COVID-19 pandemic led to the end of the moratorium on Medicaid disenrollments, states faced a daunting challenge: how to redetermine eligibility for 90 million people on their Medicaid rolls. The challenge grew even greater when [...]
Federal Health Policy Update for October 30
The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for October 24-30. Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. Please note that most HHS and other health care-related agencies have indicated that [...]
CMS Employees Return to Work
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has recalled 3000 employees – 47 percent of its workforce – furloughed earlier this month when the federal government shutdown began. In a published report, a CMS spokesperson explained that “In order to [...]
Senate Committee Looks at 340B
Last week the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing on the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which provides discounted prescription drugs to eligible health care providers, known as "covered entities," to help them serve low-income and [...]
Impact of H-1B Visa Fee on Hospitals in Underserved and Rural Areas
The new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas is expected to detract from the ability of providers in low-income and rural areas to serve their communities. Providers – especially hospitals – in such areas typically operate on very low margins and [...]
The Struggle to Help Prove Medicaid Eligibility
With new Medicaid work rules scheduled to take effect in 42 states by the end of 2026, policymakers are working to find new, better ways to enable Medicaid applicants to demonstrate that they are meeting Medicaid work and community engagement [...]
Senate Committee Looks at 340B
Last week the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions held a hearing on the 340B Drug Pricing Program to discuss its growth and impact on patients. Among other subjects, the committee reviewed the importance of the 340B program; [...]
Federal Health Policy Update for October 23
The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for October 17 - 23. Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. Please note that most HHS and other health care-related agencies have [...]
