Federal Health Policy Update for October 31
The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for October 25-31. Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. The White House The White House has announced a new private sector pilot [...]
ASH Looks Ahead to Lame Duck
When the dust clears after next week’s presidential election, Congress will return to Washington with numerous unfinished matters on its agenda – including many with implications for health care organizations in general and the Alliance of Safety-Net Hospitals and community [...]
Federal Health Policy Update for October 24
The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for October 18-24. Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CMS has issued new guidance outlining regulatory [...]
Federal Health Policy Update for October 17
The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for October 11-17. Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. Aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton CMS has updated its waivers and flexibilities [...]
MedPAC Meets
MedPAC’s commissioners held their latest public meetings last week, on Thursday, October 10 and Friday, October 11. The subjects on the meetings’ agenda were: Medicare beneficiaries in nursing homes findings from MedPAC’s annual beneficiary and provider focus groups supplemental benefits [...]
Federal Health Policy Update for October 10
The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for October 4-10. Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. Hurricane-Related Notices HHS Secretary Becerra has posted a letter to health care leaders [...]
Federal Health Policy Update for September 26
The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for September 20-26. Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. Congress Yesterday, Congress passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government when [...]
Medicaid Enrollment Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels
While 25 million Americans have lost their Medicaid eligibility as a result of the post-pandemic “Medicaid unwinding” process, enrollment in the program today exceeds its pre-COVID level. Currently, Medicaid enrollment nationwide is 10 million more than it was in February [...]
Feds Set End Date for “Medicaid Unwinding”
States need to complete their “Medicaid unwinding” activities by the end of 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services informed state Medicaid programs in a recent memo. According to the agency, … all states are required to complete a [...]
Federal Health Policy Update for September 19
The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for September 13-29. Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. Congress Energy and Commerce Committee Markup Yesterday the House Energy and Commerce Committee [...]
