Policy and Legislation

Social determinants of health become an important factor in determining whether certain populations are more vulnerable than others.

Feb 25 | Jeff Lagasse

Human rights law can provide a fair, transparent framework for vaccine allocations

Social determinants of health become an important factor in determining whether certain populations are…

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Feb 24 | Susan Morse

Hospitals want $35 billion in $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package

New analysis shows total hospital revenue in 2021 could be down between $53 billion and $122 billion from pre-pandemic…

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Feb 23 | Jeff Lagasse

Supreme Court will hear challenge to Trump Administration's 'public charge' rule

Rule requires legal immigrants to submit to a public charge determination if they use public benefits,…

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Feb 22 | Jeff Lagasse

Combined vaccination and physical distancing are enough to prevent future COVID-19 surges

The hospital industry has been beset by coronavirus surges, stretching finances and resources thin.

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Brooks-LaSure formerly worked for the Obama Administration within CMS and the Department of Health and Human Services.

Feb 18 | Mallory Hackett

Biden chooses Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Brooks-LaSure formerly worked for the Obama Administration within CMS and the Department of Health and…

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Feb 18 | Kat Jercich

Biden administration announces next round of HHS hires

The moves represent the new president's continued efforts to overhaul the agency amidst the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

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Feb 17 | Susan Morse

Biden administration invests $1.6 billion in COVID-19 testing

K-8 schools and underserved settings, such as homeless shelters, will get $650 million to expand testing.

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Feb 15 | Mallory Hackett

Biden administration begins process to end Medicaid work requirements

CMS cited the economic and health impacts of the pandemic, which make it difficult for Medicaid recipients to fulfill…

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As many as 3 million people lost their employer-based coverage between March and September of 2020.

Feb 15 | Mallory Hackett

CMS opens special enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act

As many as 3 million people lost their employer-based coverage between March and September of 2020.

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Feb 11 | Jeff Lagasse

Humana joins with IBM Watson Health on AI tool

Humana is also working with CMS on a demonstration program for a hospice benefit for MA members.

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