Trump Administration Announces Initiative to Transform Rural Health
(Source – www.cms.gov/newroom) The Trump Administration today announced it is further transforming the nation’s rural health care system by unleashing
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Legislative Update
Trump to order government to buy certain drugs solely from U.S. factories, setting up major shakeup for industry
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday directing the federal government to
Read MoreCMS Announces a Temporary Policy for Premium Reductions
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) Today, as part of the agency’s efforts to facilitate the nation’s response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”)
Read MoreWill Medicare Part B premiums be frozen?
In the proposed Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act relief bill, there is a provision that would
Read MoreTrump’s meeting with pharma execs canceled after drug lobbies refuse to show up
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) Drug lobbies have refused to send any representatives to a White House meeting scheduled
Read MoreTrump signs 4 executive orders targeting drug prices: 6 things to know
(By Molly Gamble for Becker’s Hospital Review) President Donald Trump signed four executive orders Friday aimed at lowering drug prices
Read MoreGeorgia’s surprise billing measure signed into law: 3 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation into law July 16 that aims to curb instances of
Read MoreHouse bill would secure telehealth expansions after pandemic: 4 things to know
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) A group of bipartisan lawmakers introduced a bill in the U.S. House July 16
Read MoreThe Beneficiary Enrollment Notificaiton and Eligibilty Act
For the first time in 50 years, legislation was approved by the House committee that would make changes to the
Read MoreIdaho makes COVID-19 telehealth expansions permanent
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed an executive order June 22 to make telehealth
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