Federal Health Policy Update for Wednesday, May 5
The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government as of 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5. Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. The White House COVID-19 The White House has [...]
Federal Health Policy Update for Monday, May 3
The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government as of 3:15 p.m. on Monday, May 3. Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. The White House COVID-19 The White House has [...]
Surprise Billing Ban: Now the Hard Part Begins
Congress’s passage of a ban on surprise medical bills came after years of debate on the issue and was still somewhat of a surprise. But in hindsight, passing the ban may end up being the easy part. Now, federal officials [...]
Federal Health Policy Update for Thursday, April 29
The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government as of 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 29. Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. The White House COVID-19 The White House has [...]
Federal Health Policy Update for Tuesday, April 27
The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27. The White House COVID-19 The White House has posted a transcript of the April 23 press briefing provided by its COVID-19 [...]
Some Insurers Phasing Out Free COVID-19 Care
Some insurers that waived member costs for treatment for COVID-19 are beginning to reintroduce deductibles, co-payments, and other costs associated with treating the virus. Waiving such costs was always voluntary and not imposed by the federal government. As a result, [...]
Has the White House Lost Faith in the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine?
Between the issues that resulted in a brief federal pause in the administration of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine and production problems plaguing the company’s production contractor, the Biden administration is not necessarily counting on the vaccine in the [...]
Health Care Reportedly Out of Biden American Families Plan
President Biden’s soon-to-be-introduced “American Families Plan” proposal apparently will not include a major health care component. The New York Times reports that The plan will not include an up to $700 billion effort to expand health coverage or reduce government [...]
CMS Reconsidering Medicare Payment Models
Five Medicare alternative payment models previously slated for implementation are being delayed, cancelled, or reconsidered. The five APMs whose futures are not clear are: The Community Health Access and Rural Transformation Model ACO Track Primary Care First Kidney Care Choices [...]
Federal Health Policy Update for Thursday, April 22
The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government as of 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 22. Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 HHS’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response has published a [...]
