Policy and Legislation

Oct 14, 2020 | Jeff Lagasse

Hospital groups send letter to Trump criticizing executive order on race and sex stereotyping in healthcare

The groups said prohibiting training that promotes racial reconciliation is…

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Oct 09, 2020 | Kat Jercich

AMA president on the ACA: Americans must have 'affordable, meaningful coverage'

In a virtual town hall Thursday, policy experts weighed in on pivotal healthcare issues in the upcoming…

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Advanced loan repayment will now begin one year from the issuance date.

Oct 09, 2020 | Jeff Lagasse

CMS announces new repayment terms for Medicare loans to providers during COVID-19 pandemic

Repayment will now begin one year from the issuance date of each provider's or supplier's…

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Oct 08, 2020 | Susan Morse

HHS announces $20 billion in new relief funding but there will be no legislation before the election

Eligible providers will get payment of 2% of annual revenue from patient care plus an…

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Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence debate Wednesday at the University of Utah. (Getty photo by Alex Wong)

Oct 08, 2020 | Susan Morse

Civil vice presidential debate short on answers as VP Pence evades question on plan to replace ACA

President Trump says he will not participate in the next presidential debate on Thursday,…

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Oct 07, 2020 | Jeff Lagasse

New rule on foreign drug importation is likely to result in additional costs, undercutting cost-saving goal

New complexities will cost money to implement, which could hinder potential…

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CMS Administrator Seema Verma announced compliance requirements Monday. (Getty Editorial Photo by Tasos Katopodis)

Oct 07, 2020 | Susan Morse

Hospitals have 14 weeks to comply with COVID-19 and flu reporting or face loss of payment

AHA objects to what it calls a "heavy handed approach" of a threat of nonparticipation in…

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Oct 06, 2020 | Susan Morse

State autonomy versus a fundamental right: VP debate will spotlight divergent healthcare views

The undercurrent of the VP debate is the age and health of the two men vying for the presidency.

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Oct 02, 2020 | Jeff Lagasse

Two-thirds of Americans say candidates' healthcare plans, COVID-19 strategy are 'very important'

More than twice as many clinicians said they prefer former Vice President Joe Biden's…

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Oct 02, 2020 | Jeff Lagasse

House passes $2.2 trillion HEROES Act 2.0, including $50 billion in provider relief funds

Passage in the Senate appears unlikely, with the GOP favoring a slimmer, $500 billion package.

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