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Federal Health Policy Update for October 10

The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for October 4-10. Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. Hurricane-Related Notices HHS Secretary Becerra has posted a letter to health care leaders and stakeholders outlining his department's response to Hurricane Helene and the shortage of IV solutions exacerbated by that storm and how providers can modify some of their practices in response to the shortage. Learn more from Secretary Becerra’s letter, which includes links to other HHS and external resources. In addition, the FDA has established a web page that addresses specific [...]

joe2024-10-10T16:36:12-04:00October 10, 2024|Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, COVID-19, Medicare, Medicare reimbursement policy, Telehealth|

Federal Health Policy Update for October 19

The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for October 13-19. Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. Congress At this moment there is still no Speaker of the House of Representatives. After 20 and then 22 House Republicans voted against Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, Mr. Jordan has joined others, including senior Democrats, in supporting a plan to expand the powers of the temporary speaker, Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC). Mr. Jordan remains the speaker designee, an option that will enable him to continue to seek [...]

iqtsupport2023-10-19T15:01:13-04:00October 19, 2023|Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMMI, COVID-19, health equity, hospitals, Medicaid, Medicaid disproportionate share, Medicaid DSH, Medicaid DSH allotments, Medicare, Medicare post-acute care, Medicare reimbursement policy, Telehealth|