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House lawmakers take aim at family separations during HHS appropriations bill markup
Both Republicans and Democrats proposed amendments during an appropriations markup on Wednesday to address the concern of migrant children being separated from their parents at the border.
Trump administration cuts funding for ACA enrollment efforts again
On Tuesday evening, officials announced that planned funding levels for grants to assist Affordable Care Act enrollments would be drastically cut.
Trump selects Kavanaugh for Supreme Court pick, raising plenty of questions about implications for healthcare
After President Trump announced his pick of Brett Kavanaugh for his Supreme Court pick, all eyes pointed to what it could mean for major healthcare decision including the Affordable Care Act and the future of abortion laws.
Trump administration: Drugmakers that hiked prices may create ‘tipping point’
HHS Secretary Alex Azar was speaking Monday at the summer conference for the 340B Coalition, which represents programs and providers that support the drug discount program. It came as President Trump threatened action against companies like Pfizer for …
Experts: Trump administration’s suspension likely won’t delay risk adjustment payments
During an event hosted by the American Enterprise Institute examining the future of the ACA, healthcare experts said they don’t expect insurers to experience a delay in risk adjustment payouts.
CMS: Doctors, hospitals received $8.4B in payments from drug companies last year
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released new data in its Open Payments database last week. The information, meant to create transparency about the relationships between doctors and teaching hospitals with drug companies, provides informa…
Amid IV opioid shortages, hospitals adjust to new normal
Pharmacy staff and physicians at hospitals across the U.S. are still grappling with an opioid crisis based on shortages, rather than overuse and abuse, while they await potential relief from federal agencies.
Supreme Court strikes down California law requiring pregnancy centers to provide abortion information
In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a California law requiring pregnancy centers to provide abortion information. Experts say the ruling could have far-reaching consequences beyond rendering the California law unenforceable.
House passes sweeping opioid measure
The measures are expected to be bundled and sent to the Senate for consideration.
Work requirements, consolidated health programs part of White House reorganization proposal
Under the proposed plan, the Department of Health and Human Services would be renamed the Department of Health and Public Welfare and would establish work requirements for individuals receiving public assistance from any federal agency.
