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We are proud to announce that Yvette Fontenot will lead the newly rebranded Wynne Health Group, one of the nation’s premier, mission-driven health policy consulting and advocacy firms, now named Impact Health Policy Partners

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Chair of the House Committee on Agriculture GT Thompson (R-PA) released a discussion draft of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 for Farm Bill reauthorization.

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Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-ID) released a white paper that examined the Medicare PFS and policy options to support clinicians while improving chronic care.

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The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee convened a markup of 23 legislative proposals to strengthen the U.S. health care system.

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GAO released its 14th annual report identifying potential savings and efficiency improvements in federal government operations.

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Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the bipartisan Pay PCPs Act of 2024 to establish hybrid primary care payments under the Medicare program.

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CMS will not be finalizing its proposal related to the stacking of best prices that was included in the Misclassification of Drugs, Program Administration and Program Integrity Updates Under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program proposed rule.

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HHS announced the release of a national strategy with recommendations developed by the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health to address the urgent public health crisis of maternal mental health and substance use.

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Following a series of AI Insight Forums held over the past year, a bipartisan Senate AI Working Group has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for artificial intelligence policy in the United States Senate.

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OIG conducted an audit to assess whether Medicaid State agencies were properly invoicing for and collecting rebates for physician-administered drugs under the Medicaid drug rebate program.

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CMS issued updates to the Master List and the Required Face-to-Face Encounter and Written Order Prior to Delivery List and the Required Prior Authorization List.

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Today, the Senate HELP Committee Ranking Member Bill Cassidy (R-LA) released a white paper on opportunities to improve the NIH.

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GAO published a comprehensive report on the oversight of hospice care for Medicare beneficiaries, urging CMS to fully implement statutory provisions and prioritize overdue surveys.

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The House Ways & Means Committee convened a markup of legislation to support rural health providers and access to telehealth.

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center announced the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model.

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The Senate Budget Committee convened a hearing to examine ways to alleviate administrative burdens in health care.

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The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies convened a hearing on the FY 2025 budget request for the FDA.

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CDC is seeking nominations for membership on the Advisory Committee to the Director.

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CRS released a Legal Sidebar analyzing the implications of HHS's finalization of a new rule under Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

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HRSA recently announced a suite of funding opportunities aimed at advancing maternal and child health initiatives across the United States.

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The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury released Frequently Asked Questions Part 67 to extend the qualifying payment amount enforcement discretion under the No Surprises Act until November 1, 2024.

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