Policy and Legislation

The administration is suggesting reforms to the way behavioral health is financed, particularly through programs such as Medicaid.

A small percentage of providers are engaging in "high risk billing," which poses a risk to Medicare, OIG found.

More than 370 organizations said the short-term nature of the temporary policies adds uncertainty into the healthcare system.

AHIP wants more enforcement of negative private equity trends and market concentration.

Hospitals have not seen "a dime" of federal funds to address the Delta and Omicron variants, AHA says.  

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In addition to hopes for a Senate telehealth bill passage, HIMSS is focusing on the European Health Data Space, public health infrastructure modernization and more, says Tom Leary, senior VP and head of government relations at HIMSS. </span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Former CIO at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Jim Gfrerer shares his thoughts on the future of healthcare and discusses how policy changes and digital innovation are improving healthcare access. </span></span></p>

The program will allow Oregon to provide community-based stabilization services to people experiencing mental health or substance use crises.

<p>Data improves healthcare access by allowing agencies and providers across the state to build a holistic view of a patient's needs, says Sumit Sajnani, health information technology officer for Connecticut's Office of Health Strategy.</p>

Eighty-seven percent believe doctors will err on the side of their own legal safety when making decisions about the necessity of abortion.