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Providers push back on info blocking penalties

Providers push back on info blocking penalties

Provider groups argued for changes in financial penalties and more information on an appeals process. Article By: Emily Olsen Blog Source...

Biden administration urges 9 states to curb high child Medicaid, CHIP disenrollment’s

Biden administration urges 9 states to curb high child Medicaid, CHIP disenrollment’s

Nine states account for about 60% of the decline in children’s Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program enrollment from March...

Over 19M could enroll in ACA plans for 2024, CMS says

Over 19M could enroll in ACA plans for 2024, CMS says

Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act exchanges could be boosted by extended subsidies and the effects of Medicaid redeterminations. Article...

Health spending growth normalized in 2022 post-COVID, CMS says

Health spending growth normalized in 2022 post-COVID, CMS says

Healthcare spending grew 4.1% in 2022, faster than the 3.2% spending growth in 2021 but notably slower than the rate of 10.6% in...

CMS asks health plans, PBMs to ease up on independent pharmacies

CMS asks health plans, PBMs to ease up on independent pharmacies

A new letter urges payers to put in place special payment arrangements with pharmacies before a new policy kicks in that...

Biden administration goes after drug patents in bid to lower prices

Biden administration goes after drug patents in bid to lower prices

The White House is supporting a policy that would allow the U.S. government to sidestep patent protections for drugs developed...

Biden administration finalizes rule requiring nursing homes disclose ownership

Biden administration finalizes rule requiring nursing homes disclose ownership

The rule comes amid growing concerns about the role of private equity firm ownership in nursing homes. Article By: Susanna...

New York proposes ‘nation-leading’ hospital cybersecurity regulations

New York proposes ‘nation-leading’ hospital cybersecurity regulations

The rules aim to safeguard hospitals from growing cybersecurity threats and keep them operating during an attack. Article By: Emily...

Senators urge CMS to withhold staffing mandate, citing negative impact on veteran care

Senators urge CMS to withhold staffing mandate, citing negative impact on veteran care

Members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee urged the CMS to rescind or revise its staffing proposal for nursing facilities...