In This Issue:
- Policymakers Continue Bi-partisan Push to Accelerate ACO Evolution
- Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
- Other Federal Regulatory Initiatives
- Other Congressional and...more
In This Issue:
- Post-Acute Care Bill Passes, Sets Up Policymakers for Comprehensive Reform Effort
- Lawmakers still Focusing on SGR During “Lame Duck:”
- Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
- Other...more
With the November elections looming, the House and Senate completed their work last week before departing Washington to campaign, leaving any remaining legislative work for the post-election lame duck session. The brief work...more
In This Issue:
- National Health IT Week Begins Today
- Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
- Other Federal Regulatory Initiatives
- Other Congressional and State Initiatives
- Other Health Care...more
Congress returns this week from a five week district work period for approximately ten legislative days before departing Washington again in late September to campaign for the November midterm elections.
Although the...more
In This Issue:
- HealthCare.gov Hacking Breach
- Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
- Other Federal Regulatory Initiatives
- Other Congressional and State Initiatives
- Other Health...more
In recent months, as the conversation about reforming the health care system has shifted to achieving greater delivery system efficiencies, cost containment, and patient satisfaction, the role of health care...more
9/5/2014
/ Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
FSMB ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Hospitals ,
ICD Codes ,
ICD-10 ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Medicaid ,
Medical Devices ,
Medicare ,
PHSA ,
Physicians ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Telemedicine
In This Issue:
- Administration Releases Updated Contraception Coverage Rules
- Federal Regulatory Initiatives
- Other Congressional and State Initiatives
- Other Health Care News
- Upcoming...more
8/27/2014
/ Affordable Care Act ,
Burwell v Hobby Lobby ,
Closely Held Businesses ,
Contraceptive Coverage Mandate ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Final Rules ,
Healthcare ,
Obama Administration ,
Religious Exemption
In This Issue:
- Stakeholders Urge FDA to Provide Clarity on Biosimilars
- Ebola Crisis Continues
- Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
- Other Federal Regulatory Initiatives
- Other...more
In This Issue:
- Brady Unveils Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Bill
- Possible Litigation Threat Adds to Considerations in Containing Drug Costs
- Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
- Other Federal...more
In This Issue:
- Sovaldi Pricing Lower in Canada
- Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
- Other Federal Regulatory Initiatives
- Other Congressional and State Initiatives
- Other Health...more
In This Issue:
- Congressional Negotiators Reach Deal on Veteran Affairs Bill
- Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
- Other Federal Regulatory Initiatives
- Other Congressional and State...more
In This Issue:
- First Guidance following Hobby Lobby released
- Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
- Other Federal Regulatory Initiatives
- Other Congressional and State...more
7/23/2014
/ Affordable Care Act ,
Burwell v Hobby Lobby ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
Closely Held Businesses ,
Contraceptive Coverage Mandate ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
EHR ,
Employer Mandates ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Healthcare ,
National Institute of Health (NIH) ,
ONC ,
Opt-Outs ,
PHRMA ,
Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) ,
SCOTUS
In This Issue:
- Obama Administration Ramps up Efforts to Reduce Medicaid Spending
- Senators Press Gilead on Sovaldi
- Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
- Other Federal Regulatory...more
In This Issue:
- E&C continues to push for bipartisan efforts to improve drug pipeline
- Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
- Other Federal Regulatory Initiatives
- Other Health Care...more
7/8/2014
/ Affordable Care Act ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
Clinical Trials ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Healthcare ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Legislative Committees ,
National Institute of Health (NIH) ,
Patents ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Public Comment ,
Telemedicine
Although the 113th Congress continues to see a dearth of legislation seeing final approval, over the past six months, Congress has managed to finalize Fiscal Year 2014 appropriations; address the Sustainable Growth Rate...more
In This Issue:
- Hobby Lobby decision further complicates ACA implementation
- Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
- Other Federal Regulatory Initiatives
- Other Congressional and State...more
7/1/2014
/ Affordable Care Act ,
Burwell v Hobby Lobby ,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
Contraceptive Coverage Mandate ,
Contraceptives ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Healthcare ,
Hobby Lobby ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Pending Legislation ,
Preventive Health Care ,
Proposed Legislation ,
SCOTUS
In This Update:
- CMS Getting New Leadership Roles
- Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
- Other Federal Regulatory Initiatives
- Other Congressional and State Initiatives
- Other...more
In This Issue:
- Confusion Persists in Anticipation of 340B “Mega-Rule”
- Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
- Other Federal Regulatory Initiatives
- Other Congressional and State Initiatives
- Other...more
In This Issue:
- Momentum for Telemedicine Policy Reform Continues
- Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
- Other Federal Regulatory Initiatives
- Other Congressional and State...more
In This Issue:
- Judge Rules Against 340B Drug Authority
- FDA Approves Skin Infection Drug
- Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
- Other Federal Regulatory Initiatives
- Other...more
In This Issue:
- CMS takes Another Swipe at Costs through DME Prior Authorization Demos
- Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
- Other Federal Regulatory Initiatives
- Other Congressional and...more
In This Issue:
- Transparency Latest Weapon against Rising Health Care Costs
- Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
- Other Federal Regulatory Initiatives
- Other Congressional and State Initiatives
-...more
In This Issue:
- Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
- Other Federal Regulatory Initiatives
- Other Congressional and State Initiatives
- Other Health Care News
- Upcoming Hearings and...more
In This Issue:
- Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
- Other Federal Regulatory Initiatives
- Other Congressional and State Initiatives
- Other Health Care News
- Upcoming Hearings and Markups
-...more
5/6/2014
/ Affordable Care Act ,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
Expatriates ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Health Insurance Exchanges ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
Premiums ,
Prescription Drug Coverage ,
Telemedicine