April 19, 2023 Understanding the U.S. Health Care Workforce Shortage The health care workforce crisis requires immediate action to alleviate shortages and protect access to care, federal lawmakers said today.
April 04, 2023 Pa. Lawmakers Urge CMS to Support Hospitals Members of Pennsylvania’s Congressional Delegation are urging CMS to support hospitals and ensure Medicare payments accurately reflect the cost of inpatient care.
March 30, 2023 Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Combat Physician Shortage Federal lawmakers have introduced new legislation that would significantly expand the number of Medicare-supported residency positions and improve access to care.
March 21, 2023 New Federal Office Focuses on Domestic Violence Prevention The federal government is launching a new office focused on domestic violence prevention, officials announced this week.
March 20, 2023 How States are Handling the End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment We are less than two weeks away from the end of continuous enrollment in Medicaid (MA) and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
March 15, 2023 HAP Comments on CMS Proposed Rule on Prior Authorization, Interoperability HAP and Pennsylvania’s hospital community this week commented on CMS’ proposed rule that aims to streamline prior authorization for Medicare Advantage plans and improve timely access to care.
March 08, 2023 President Biden’s 2024 Health Care Budget The future of Medicare and the price of prescription drugs are among the top priorities in President Biden’s 2024 budget plan.
March 03, 2023 A National Strategy for Cybersecurity The White House this week unveiled its national cybersecurity strategy that marks a fundamental shift “in how the United States allocates roles, responsibilities, and resources in cyberspace.”
February 08, 2023 Biden’s 2023 Health Priorities America’s post-pandemic health care system will be up for debate in Washington during 2023.
January 09, 2023 Top Priorities for Pennsylvania’s Health Care Providers Pennsylvania’s newly elected state and federal leaders have an important opportunity to advance health care across the commonwealth, especially to improve access to behavioral health.