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HHS and partner organizations launch media campaign to increase Black enrollment in ACA health plans
So far in the SEP, Black Americans have enrolled in federal health plans at higher rates than in previous years.
U.S. hospitals have job losses for third month in a row
In March, hospitals lost 600 jobs compared to drops of 2,100 in January and 2,200 in February.
Provider groups applaud President Biden’s American Jobs Plan
The plan would spend $400 billion toward expanding access to home- or community-based care and improving the wages of caregivers.
Pfizer releases new vaccine efficacies, while J&J vaccine shipments get delayed
Also: Johnson & Johnson vaccine shipments have been delayed after cross-contamination occurred in a Baltimore production facility.
Senate to vote this week on Medicare sequester cuts moratorium
Although a vote has yet to be officially scheduled, the Senate is expected to vote on a hotlined version of H.R. 1868.
Hospitals urge Congress to pass legislation extending moratorium on Medicare sequester cuts
New analysis shows that as many as half of U.S. hospitals will have negative operating margins throughout 2021.
Biden administration shares latest round of HHS staff appointments
The new appointees join tens of thousands of career officials during a time when expertise is critical to tackling the ongoing pandemic.
Sanford Health begins $300 million initiative to improve rural healthcare access
With the endowment, it is expanding its graduate medical education program, investing in community health, and building a virtual hospital.
House passes bill to stave off millions in Medicare sequester cuts
The bill now moves to the Senate, where it needs 60 votes to pass before the current moratorium ends on March 31.
Most large hospitals are noncompliant with CMS price transparency rule
At least 65% of the top 100 largest hospitals were “unambiguously noncompliant” with the rule as of early February.
