Staff from U.S. Senate committees held meetings with the Senate parliamentarian over the weekend of June 20-22, 2025, to complete the "Byrd bath," a process by which committee staff make their case to the Senate...more
6/25/2025
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The U.S. Senate is in session for three days this week while the U.S. House of Representatives is in recess all week. Both chambers will return for a week before breaking for the July 4 recess. Negotiations on the...more
6/18/2025
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The U.S. Senate will likely release additional sections of the reconciliation package this week. It is unlikely the Senate Committee on Finance, which has jurisdiction over Medicaid, will hold a markup on its portion of the...more
6/11/2025
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Healthcare Reform ,
Medicaid ,
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U.S. House of Representatives committees are scheduled to begin markups on additional portions of the budget reconciliation package on May 13, 2025. Both the House Committee on Ways and Means and the House Committee on Energy...more
5/14/2025
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Medicare Part D ,
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Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) ,
Prescription Drugs ,
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Supply Chain ,
Trump Administration
Reconciliation markups in the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce, as well as the House Committee on Ways and Means, were expected to be held this week but have been postponed until next week at the...more
5/7/2025
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OSTP ,
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Restructuring ,
Trump Administration
Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector....more
3/12/2025
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Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector....more
2/13/2025
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Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector.
This week's topics include ...more
1/17/2025
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Trump Administration
Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector....more
Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector....more
11/21/2024
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Controlled Substances ,
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DEA ,
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Healthcare ,
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Medicare ,
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Veterans Administration ,
Waivers
Holland & Knight's Healthcare & Life Sciences Policy Team regularly provides updates through our weekly Health Dose. This special Health Dose: Post-Election Edition is intended to outline the short- and long-term potential...more
11/12/2024
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Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
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Holland & Knight Health Dose Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector....more
9/20/2024
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Continuing Resolution ,
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Federal Funding ,
Government Shutdown ,
Health Care Providers ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Medicaid ,
Pandemic ,
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Preventive Health Care ,
Proposed Rules ,
Public Policy ,
Section 340B ,
Supply Chain ,
Telehealth
Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector....more
7/26/2024
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Hospitals ,
Information Reports ,
Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo ,
Microsoft ,
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Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector....more
7/12/2024
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Health Care Providers ,
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Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector....more
6/19/2024
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
HIPAA Breach Notification Rule ,
Industry Consolidation ,
Medicaid ,
National Institute of Health (NIH) ,
NDAA ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Telehealth ,
Tribal Government Programs
Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector. This week's topics include:...more
6/13/2024
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Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Medicare ,
Medicare Advantage ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Private Equity ,
Proposed Legislation
Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector....more
5/23/2024
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Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) ,
Clinical Trials ,
Congressional Committees ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Cybersecurity ,
Diversity ,
Drug Pricing ,
Federal Budget ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Industry Consolidation ,
Medicare ,
Opioid ,
Physician Fee Schedule ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Prior Authorization ,
Proposed Legislation
Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector....more
5/17/2024
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Health Care Providers ,
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Medicare Advantage ,
Monopolization ,
Organ Transplant Centers ,
Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Rural Health Care Providers ,
Telehealth
Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector....more
5/9/2024
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Health Care Providers ,
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Medicare ,
Prescription Drugs ,
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Social Security ,
Telehealth
Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector....more
5/1/2024
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Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Medicare ,
OCR ,
Prescription Drugs ,
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Surprise Medical Bills
Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector. This week's topics include...more
4/29/2024
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Clinical Trials ,
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Medicare ,
MedPAC ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
ONC ,
Professional Conferences ,
Surprise Medical Bills
Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector....more
Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector....more
3/25/2024
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Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
MedPAC ,
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Public Health ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Secretary of HHS
Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector....more
3/14/2024
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MACPAC ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
Medicare Advantage ,
Medicare Part D ,
MedPAC ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Preventive Health Care ,
Private Equity ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Request For Information
Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector. ...more
3/7/2024
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Health Insurance ,
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Medicaid ,
Medicare Advantage ,
Medicare Part D ,
MedPAC ,
MIPS ,
National Institute of Health (NIH) ,
OMB ,
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Prescription Drug Coverage ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Private Equity ,
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Public Health ,
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Request For Information ,
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