News and Analysis of the latest healthcare developments and opportunities for healthcare organizations

 

During the COVID-19 outbreak, we published a regular newsletter with emergency updates. We also have a COVID-19 Resources page with updated summaries reflecting the current state of health policy.

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Weekly Health Care Policy Update – May 22, 2023

In this update: Administration Updates President Biden Officially Nominates Dr. Monica Bertagnolli to Lead NIH Legislative Updates Senator Cassidy Releases Draft Legislation that Would Establish Integrated Duals Plans and PACE in All States Federal Agencies MACs Will Make No Changes to Remote Patient Monitoring Coverage in Medicare HHS and ED Announce Initiatives to Improve Health…

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Weekly Health Care Policy Update – May 15, 2023

In this update:  Federal Agencies Covid-19 PHE Ended on May 11th; CMS Publishes Guidance on Telehealth and Medicaid DEA Publishes Rule Temporarily Extending Telehealth Flexibilities for Prescribing Controlled Substances CMS Seeks Public Comment on CCBHC PPS Modifications FDA Recommends Individual Risk Assessment for Blood Donations HHS OIG Publishes Report on Medicare Improper Payments for Psychotherapy under…

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Weekly Health Care Policy Update – May 8, 2023

In this update: Administration Updates Biden Administration to End Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement for Federal Workers Federal Agencies Rochelle Walensky Announces Departure from CDC FDA Takes Steps to Advance Decentralized Trials DEA to Temporarily Continue Telehealth Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Substances CMS Issues Additional Guidance on End of the PHE CMS Releases Innovation Center Model…

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Weekly Health Care Policy Update – May 1, 2023

In this update: Federal Agencies CMS Proposes Two Rules to Improve Access and Quality in Medicaid and CHIP CMS Tightens Hospital Transparency Enforcement Processes HHS Releases Proposed Rule to Expand Coverage for DACA Recipients CMS Approves Illinois SPA Expanding Medicaid Reimbursement for School-Based Services Other Updates GAO Releases Report on Electronic Health Information Exchange Kaiser…

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Weekly Health Care Policy Update – April 24, 2023

In this update:  Administration Updates Biden to Nominate Dr. Monica Bertagnolli as NIH Director Federal Agencies HHS Finalizes 2024 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for Marketplace Plans CMS Announces New Medicaid Reentry Section 1115 Demonstration Opportunity HHS Offers Resources to Address Cyberattacks FDA Authorizes Additional Bivalent Covid-19 Vaccine Doses for Older or Immunocompromised Individuals…

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Weekly Health Care Policy Update – April 18, 2023

In this update:  Administration Updates Biden Announces Expanded Health Care Coverage for DACA Recipients Biden Signs Resolution Ending Section 201 Covid-19 National Emergency Federal Agencies HHS Issues Proposed Rule to Further Implement 21st Century Cures Act HHS Issues Proposed Rule on Confidentiality in Reproductive Health Care CMS Issues FY 2024 Hospital IPPS and LTCH PPS Proposed…

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Weekly Health Care Policy Update – April 10, 2023

In this update:  Federal Agencies CMS Finalizes 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rule CMMI Issues More Details on MA VBID Model Extension CMS Proposes 2024 Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Rule CMS Proposes 2024 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility PPS Rule CMS Proposes 2024 Inpatient Psychiatric Facility PPS Rule HRSA Publishes Policy Brief and Recommendations for PACE…

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Statewide Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) Grants

On April 5th, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of pilot Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) teams serving youth with co-occurring mental health and intellectual and/or developmental disorders (I/DD). HBCI teams will serve children/youth ages 5 to 21 years who are either at…

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Weekly Health Care Policy Update – April 3, 2023

In this update:  Administration Updates Biden to Sign Measure Ending Section 201 Covid National Emergency Federal Agencies CMS Finalizes 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate Announcement, Phasing in New Risk Adjustment Model CMS Proposes FY 2024 Hospice Payment Update Narcan Nasal Spray Approved for Nonprescription Use Other Updates Medicare Board of Trustees Releases Annual…

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NOFO: Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Grants

On March 18th, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released the following two Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs): Planning, Development, and Implementation Grants (to establish new CCBHCs); and  Improvement and Advancement Grants (to enhance and support existing CCBHCs) . CCBHCs provide comprehensive person- and family-centered…

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Weekly Health Care Policy Update – March 28, 2023

In this update:  Congressional Updates CBO Tells Senate Budget Committee It Overestimated Health Care Spending Federal Agencies CMMI Extends VBID through 2030 and Announces New Equity and HRSN Requirements HRSA Announces Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Modernization Initiative SAMHSA Awards CCBHC Planning Grants to 15 States HHS Distributes $560 Million in Home Energy Grants HHS…

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