Policy and Legislation

Three medical associations say they will continue their efforts to block implementation.

Inflation and growth in expenses for workforce, drugs and supplies continues to strain hospital resources more than two years into the pandemic.

These plans were not intended as long-term, comprehensive coverage and do not have to abide by consumer protections in the ACA, letter says.

The initiative is designed to collect more social determinants data, while also streamlining data quality reporting for health centers.

The plan will focus on access, outcomes and outreach to better reach those living in underserved populations.

On Wednesday, the CDC asked the DOJ to proceed with an appeal. 

This week's top stories include providers aiming to extend the public health emergency that ushered in waivers and flexibilities during the pandemic, and clinicians at DOD, Coast Guard and VA sites could not update medical information for hours.

A proposed "Birthing-Friendly" hospital designation will soon be released as part of the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule.

HHS and the Biden Administration say they will give 60 days prior notice before ending the PHE.

HHS will weigh this information in its grantmaking decisions and share potential violations with the relevant enforcement agencies.