Policy and Legislation

Oct 23, 2020 | Jeff Lagasse

FDA approves first remdesivir treatment for COVID-19

President Trump received remdesivir, as well as other drugs, after being diagnosed with COVID-19.

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Oct 22, 2020 | Jeff Lagasse

HHS expands relief fund eligibility, updates reporting requirements

The relief resources are meant to assist providers regardless of whether they accept Medicare or Medicaid payments.

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Oct 22, 2020 | Jeff Lagasse

CMS approves Nebraska Medicaid waiver with work requirements

Heritage Health Adult will create a two-tiered Medicaid system, with enhanced benefits for those who meet requirements.

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Trump and Biden at first 2020 presidential debate

Oct 21, 2020 | Healthcare Finance Staff

HIMSSCast: The 2020 election, Obamacare and COVID-19

HIMSS editors weigh in on the healthcare issues at stake in the upcoming presidential election.

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Oct 20, 2020 | Jeff Lagasse

ACA plan premiums to fall 2% in 2021, marking third year of lower premiums

Insurer participation is increasing for the third straight year, with the percentage of enrollees with access to…

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Oct 20, 2020 | Susan Morse

Two hospitals resolve religious discrimination complaints over visitation during COVID-19

The resolution of the complaints ensures clergy access to patients for religious purposes during…

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Oct 16, 2020 | Susan Morse

Trump has no specific plan to replace ACA, despite grilling by Savannah Guthrie

Joe Biden says he will give his stance on court-packing before Election Day.

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Oct 16, 2020 | Jeff Lagasse

HHS awards nearly $500 million to support primary healthcare workforce

Two NHSC programs have more than doubled the number of NHSC clinicians treating patients with opioid use disorders.

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Oct 16, 2020 | Jeff Lagasse

CMS approves Medicaid expansion in Georgia with work requirements

CMS estimates that more than 30,000 people will receive Medicaid coverage during the first year of the demonstration.

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CMS Administrator Seema Verma (photo: Tasos Katopodis, Getty)

Oct 15, 2020 | Kat Jercich

Trump administration crackdown 'couldn't come at a worse time' for hospitals

Hospital associations call the threat from CMS to withhold Medicare and Medicaid participation for non-compliant…

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