The department says the former EMTALA policy “does not reflect” the agenda of President Trump’s administration. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rescinded a 2022 policy…
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Federal Agencies Request Public Input on Healthcare Price Transparency
The effort aligns with President Trump’s executive order on healthcare pricing. The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury recently issued a joint Request…
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President Signs Memorandum to Stop Social Security Fraud
Social Security Administration updates security procedures to reduce fraud. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Tuesday barring illegals from receiving any benefits from Social Security. The order…
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Federal Judge Blocks ACA Coverage for DACA Recipients
He rules that a CMS final rule cannot redefine “lawfully present.” U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Traynor granted 19 states a stay from allowing Deferred Action for Childhood…
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Clean-Up Continues After Hurricane Helene
Over 100k still without power in North Carolina, 500 additional active-duty troops deployed to assist. UPDATE Oct 7th,12:20 AM EDT Recovery efforts continue in the aftermath of Hurricane…
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HHS Adds 54 Drugs to Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
Drugs will have a lowered coinsurance rate for 822,000 enrollees. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that 54 drugs have been added to Medicaid’s Drug…
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Medicare Announces Maximum Drug Prices After Negotiations
HHS secretary states that the negotiations will save Americans $3.7 billion in the first year. Medicare announced its first finalized list of drug price maximums for 10 prescription…
Read MoreHHS Reports Lower Medicare Prices on 10 Drugs
The deal is expected to save billions for Medicare and reduce out-of-pocket costs for millions of seniors starting in 2026. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
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HHS Updates Payment Policies for Medicare and Medicaid
Issues final rule for inpatient hospitals and long-term care hospitals. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule last week updating Medicare payment policies…
Read MoreHHS Issues Final Guidance for Medicare Prescription Payment Plan
New initiative to ease out-of-pocket drug costs and cap annual expenses at $2,000 for Medicare beneficiaries by 2025. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the…
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