October 10, 2023 The Next Steps for Pa.’s Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Tracking System The Pennsylvania state police have released a new report looking at potential options for a system to track the processing of sexual assault evidence kits.
October 09, 2023 DEA Extends Telehealth Prescribing through 2024 For the second time, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has extended the COVID-19 flexibilities that have allowed clinicians to virtually prescribe certain medications through 2024.
October 06, 2023 Are You Ready for Election Day? We are just over a month away from Election Day, and it’s time to make sure you are ready to vote.
October 05, 2023 How Should AI be Regulated in Health Care? The future of health care may be supported by artificial intelligence (AI), and federal lawmakers are starting to debate how to regulate this emerging technology.
October 04, 2023 Ensuring Transportation for Medicaid Beneficiaries CMS has issued a new Medicaid transportation guide to help states ensure patients can get to appointments and receive the care they need to live healthy lives.
October 03, 2023 Drugmakers agree to negotiate Medicare prices The manufacturers of the 10 drugs selected for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program have agreed to take part in the new federal program, CMS said today.
October 02, 2023 Hospitals Saw Some Financial Stability during August Hospitals saw some encouraging financial signs during August, but margins remain below historical levels, according to a new national report.
September 29, 2023 Final Pennie Insurance Rates Announced Pennsylvanians will see increased plan choices and modest rate increases on the 2024 Pennie health insurance marketplace, state officials announced this week.
September 28, 2023 How a Federal Government Shutdown Would Affect Hospitals and Health Care The deadline for Congress to reach a deal to fund the federal government is fast approaching, as federal agencies begin preparations for a potential shutdown.
September 27, 2023 How 2024 Medicare Advantage Premiums Will Change Ahead of open enrollment, CMS announced average premiums, plan choices, and benefits for Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Part D prescription drug program will remain stable during 2024.