Lawmakers probe CVS Caremark over potential anti-competitive practices
(By Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) House Republicans are investigating whether CVS Caremark, a leading pharmacy benefit manager, violated
Read More
Legislative Update
Lawmakers weigh proposals to extend ACA subsidies: 5 notes
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act are set to expire at the end
Read MoreHealth systems urge Congress to extend telehealth flexibilities
(By Naomi Diaz for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nearly 80 healthcare organizations are calling on Congress to extend telehealth flexibilities established
Read MoreNursing Home Industry Wants Trump To Rescind Staffing Mandate
(By Jordan Rau for KFF Health News) Covid’s rampage through the country’s nursing homes killed more than 172,000 residents and
Read MoreSchumer, in rural Central NY, calls on Congress to avoid Medicare ‘telemedicine cliff’
By Douglass Dowty for Syracuse Health News on 11/26/2024 Hamilton, NY — U.S. Senator Charles Schumer stopped by Madison County
Read MoreFuture of Medicare drug price negotiations under new administration: 5 things to know
(By Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, the future of Medicare’s drug
Read MoreHospital-at-home, telehealth coverage to end: 5 updates
(By Giles Bruce for Becker’s Hospital Review) Hospital-at-home and telehealth reimbursement from CMS will expire at the end of 2024
Read MoreSouth Dakota passes Medicaid work requirement measure
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) South Dakota voters have approved a ballot measure that allows state officials to
Read MoreUnitedHealth sees rising costs from Inflation Reduction Act: 10 notes
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Changes from the Inflation Reduction Act are one factor driving up medical costs
Read MoreCongress Faces Year-End Deadline to Extend Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities
by David Raths for healthcare innovation on September 24, 2024 Telehealth Modernization Act would also extend Acute Hospital Care at
Read More