Deputy Secretary and CMS Administrator Picks Would Fill Two Critical Policy Positions -
On Thursday, the Senate Finance Committee held a confirmation hearing for two of the most important health policy officials nominated...more
4/16/2021
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The package was sent to the President’s desk after undergoing technical changes to paid medical leave and public health emergency medical leave provisions that will limit costs for small businesses. Employers with 500...more
3/20/2020
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Congressional leaders in Washington are halfway towards passing a second comprehensive spending package in response to the coronavirus outbreak. After several tense days of negotiations between Democrats in the House of...more
3/16/2020
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