08.28.24
The post-convention Congressional session in September is likely to focus on keeping the government funded past the end of the current federal fiscal year on September 30, with the next opportunity for substantive health policy legislation coming in the lame duck session after the November ...
08.01.24
During a July 23 hearing with executives of the nation’s three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) members of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability made clear their concern over the role of PBMs in drug pricing and the future of independent retail pharmacies.
07.24.24
On July 12, CMS released a companion guide to the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services final rule (the “Access Final Rule”).
07.11.24
On June 27, the House Ways and Means Committee (W&M) held a markup to consider legislation to promote medical innovation, remove barriers to treatment, and increase access to innovative screenings and tests for Medicare enrollees.
06.26.24
On June 14, House Energy and Commerce Committee (E&C) Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers published a “framework for discussion” proposing reforms to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
06.13.24
Over the past several weeks, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has sought to emphasize its ongoing focus on health equity across several efforts:
06.05.24
On May 29, E&C Ranking Member Frank Pallone (D-NJ) announced the release of a report that he previously requested from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on prior authorization practices for pediatric services by Medicaid
05.30.24
On May 17, the Senate Finance Committee released a long-awaited white paper describing its legislative effort focused on bolstering chronic care through physician payment.
05.22.24
On May 16, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a markup of 23 bills.
05.15.24
On May 8, the House Committee on Ways and Means (W&M) held a markup to consider six health-related bills.