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Federal Health Policy Update for February 6

The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for January 31 – February 6.  Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. Introduction With the pause in external communication that the new administration imposed on HHS two weeks ago, including announcements, advisories, regular publications, and web site updates, there has been very little public communication from or activity involving HHS in the past week, including no new regulations or grant or meeting notices.  While an HHS spokesperson explained that the moratorium has been eased and agencies are now permitted to engage in [...]

Looking Ahead to Health Care in 2025

How will hospitals fare in 2025? With a new president and new majority in the House, change could be coming in the health care world, especially for hospitals. In a wide-ranging overview at the possible changes to come, Fierce Healthcare looks at several important measures of hospital finances, including margins, changes in payer mix, outpatient volume and revenue, discharges, credit ratings, labor costs, and supply and drug costs. It also considers potential policy changes, including changes in health care premium subsidies, future Medicare rate changes, the federal government’s potential role in health insurers’ denials of care, and the need for [...]

2025-01-07T14:12:00-05:00January 8, 2025|Federal Update, hospitals, Medicare, News, Pennsylvania Update|
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