The Office of Climate Change and Health Equity opens under HHS, and several organizations including SAMHSA boost funding for pediatric mental healthcare. This week’s policy recap also highlights...
COVID-19 continues to take the spotlight as this week’s policy update highlights the CDC’s recent recommendation for a booster shot. Several government organizations, including HHS and the...
In this week’s policy recap, opioid use disorder treatment and discrimination take the spotlight, as HHS commits $90 million to combat the disease and OCR settles a case with Genesis HealthCare...
This week’s policy update highlights the CDC’s new masking guidelines, triggered by the spread of the Delta variant. Meanwhile, long COVID was added to the list of qualifying disabilities...
In this week’s policy update, proposed CMS rate changes would alter hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgical center payments and the 2022 Physician Fee Schedule aims to include reimbursement...
CMS announced it will begin coverage determination investigations for the controversial Alzheimer’s drug, Aduhelm, while the drug’s approval process is also being investigated by the FDA....
CMS issued two proposed bills that would expand home healthcare and access to health insurance exchanges. Meanwhile, Congress continues to push for telehealth bills that would increase rural access to...
The Supreme Court once again upholds the ACA, but experts are worried some may still challenge the law. Meanwhile, HHS funding aims to bolster the public health IT workforce and intra-agency...
To improve access to COVID-19 testing and vaccination, FDA, CMS, and HHS are increasing vaccine supplies, vaccination sites, and funding. Meanwhile, HHS extended key reporting deadlines for the...
In an effort to reduce the US reliance on the global pharmaceutical supply chain, the Biden Administration accepted recommendations for improving the US supply chain. Meanwhile, the FDA approved a...
As the DOJ sets its eyes on COVID-19-related telefraud, CMS called for public comments on delaying value-based drug payment rules. Meanwhile, a new Senate bill proposes expanding VA mental health...
HHS is busy dispersing funds for pediatric mental health and COVID-19 testing for uninsured patients while under fire DGME payments. CMS gets a new administrator, delays final ruling after public...
As HHS continues to make American Rescue Plan funding available, their efforts signal an emphasis on vulnerable populations and communities. Meanwhile, lawmakers urge HHS to extend Provider Relief Fund...
HHS promotes additional spending to advertise the Special Enrollment Period and make members aware of low-cost premium plans. And CMS begins recouping payments to providers, delays payments pending...
President Biden exceeded his goal to deliver 100 million COVID-19 vaccines during his first 100 days in office, delivering 100 million vaccines in 58 days. Now, his administration is pushing to further...
Rounding out HHS appointees, the Senate confirms Secretary Xavier Becerra to lead the department. And CMS marks the 11th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act by extending the special enrollment...
