What Could the Health-Related Provisions in the Reconciliation Law Mean for Older Adults?
(Authors: Tricia Neuman, Alice Burns, Justin Lo, Juliette Cubanski, and Matthew Rae for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Sep 17,
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Legislative Update
ACA subsidy extension left out of 7-week stopgap funding bill
(By: Andrew Cass and Elizabeth Casolo for The Becker’s Hospital Review) House Republicans have proposed a stopgap funding bill that
Read MoreSenators reintroduce bill to extend Medicare telehealth
(By: Ella Jeffries for Becker’s Hospital Review) South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz have reintroduced the
Read MoreLawmakers question adding prior authorization for traditional Medicare services
(By: Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) A group of House Democrats is seeking answers from CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz,
Read MoreCongress Looks To Ease Restrictions on Veterans’ Use of Non-VA Clinics and Hospitals
(By Tony Leys for KFF Health News) WATERLOO, Iowa — John-Paul Sager appreciates the care he has received at Department
Read MoreTariffs expected to raise imported drug costs: 4 notes
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) A trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union will impose a
Read MoreHow health systems are preparing for a potential 340B overhaul
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) As federal scrutiny and legislative proposals continue around the 340B drug pricing program,
Read MoreThe Prompt and Fair Pay Act
The Prompt and Fair Pay Act (H.R. 4559) was introduced to Congress last week. This bipartisan legislation addresses concerns regarding
Read MoreA Closer Look at the $50 Billion Rural Health Fund in the New Reconciliation Law
(By Zachary Levinson and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jul 24, 2025) On July 4, 2025, President
Read More$50B Rural Health ‘Slush Fund’ Faces Questions, Skepticism
(By Sarah Jane Tribble for KFF Health News) A last-minute scramble to add a $50 billion rural health program to
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