Policy and Legislation
Interim HHS Sec. Dorothy Fink has blocked external HHS communications until they can be "reviewed and approved by a Presidential appointee."
A hearing on RFK Jr.'s appointment as HHS secretary has stalled; physicians protest his appointment and Trump has paused communications.
"Health systems have reason to worry," says consultant Michael Abrams of Numerof.
At the top of the list are the popular semaglutides for weight loss, Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy.
Medicaid expansion and high marketplace enrollment are contributing to the numbers, KFF says.
Overall, these top 25 drugs were responsible for nearly $50 billion in total Medicare Part D spending in 2022, AARP finds.
To reduce unauthorized changes to coverage, the rule expands CMS' authority to immediately suspend an agent or broker.
CMS said RNs will be able to receive up to $40,000 for student loan debt and/or a $10,000 stipend after a three-year stint.
Enhanced tax credits that allow for low ACA premiums expire at the end of 2025.
PE ownership had negative consequences, including lower quality of care, decreased staffing and higher prices, report says.