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Federal Health Policy Update for March 5

The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for February 27-March 6.  Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. Congress  On Thursday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a full committee markup of nine bills addressing cybersecurity and digital safety.  See that list here. Also on Thursday, the Senate HELP Committee conducted a hearing titled “Transforming Health Care with Data:  Improving Patient Outcomes Through Next-Generation Care.”  Find video of the hearing here. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) expressed interest in passing another reconciliation bill this year that would include policies addressing [...]

Federal Health Policy Update for December 29

The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for December 19–December 29.  Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents.  Rural Health Transformation Fund  CMS announced that all 50 states will receive awards under the Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion initiative established under the 2025 reconciliation bill, H.R. 1, to strengthen and modernize health care in rural communities. In 2026, states will receive first-year awards averaging $200 million, ranging from $147 million to $281 million. The Rural Health Transformation Program’s $50 billion in funds will be allocated to approved states [...]

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