From the President’s Desk: Finding New Approaches in a Shifting Landscape
This is, no doubt, a time of upheaval for those of us who are committed to improving lives by improving our healthcare system. But even during this time…
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Providers Await Clarity on Telehealth Flexibilities
With current telehealth flexibilities set to expire on March 31, hospitals, healthcare systems, and providers are once again asking whether they should consider telehealth a permanent care delivery…
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ACIP: The Committee Shaping Vaccine Policy
Shortly after casting a pivotal vote to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services this week, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) took to…
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President Trump Redirects Federal AI Policy
On January 23, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14179 on Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence. This followed his revocation of the Biden Administration’s Executive…
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MACPAC Holds January 2025 Meeting
On January 23 and 24, the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) held a virtual public meeting, which included the following sessions: Timely Access to Home-and…
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MedPAC Holds January 2025 Meeting
On January 16 and 17, 2025, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) held a virtual public meeting. The sessions in this meeting focused on chapters that will be…
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Community Health Centers: The Basics
Program Overview Rooted in the Civil Rights Movement and the War on Poverty, the community health center program has become a key component of the healthcare safety net.…
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CMS Releases Final Rule for 2026 for Health Insurance Marketplaces, Aimed at Safeguarding Consumers, and Improving Transparency and Health Equity
On January 13, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the final Notice of Benefit…
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For 2026, CMS Proposes Changes Resulting in a 4.33 Percent Increase in Plan Payments and Implements Inflation Reduction Act Provisions on Part D Redesign
On January 10, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation…
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Visa Programs for Physicians
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the United States could face a shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2036. This shortfall, described as…
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Federal Workforce Reform: Revisiting Schedule F
President-elect Trump’s return to the White House has brought renewed attention to the organization and operations of the federal workforce. Statements from the Trump transition team and remarks…
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The Process of Reconciliation
President-elect Trump has indicated that he will move quickly to achieve an ambitious policy agenda in his second term. He and his transition team have promised to “seal…
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