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Federal Health Policy Update for September 26

The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for September 20-26.  Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. Congress Yesterday, Congress passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government when the new federal fiscal year begins on October 1.  The continuing resolution will extend funding for federal agencies at current levels through December 20 of this year.  The bill did not include other significant policy provisions.  President Biden will sign the bill this week and avoid a shutdown of the federal government.  Find the bill text here. Following passage of [...]

Federal Health Policy Update for Tuesday, January 11

The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government as of 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11.  Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. Provider Relief Fund HHS has updated its FAQ for reconsideration requests involving Phase 4 and rural hospital payments.  Find the updated FAQ here. Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 HHS announced that beginning January 15, individuals with private health insurance coverage who purchase an over-the-counter COVID-19 diagnostic test authorized, cleared, or approved by the FDA will be able to have those test costs covered by their insurance.  [...]

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