October 02, 2024 J&J Reverses Plan for 340B Drug Rebate Johnson and Johnson (J&J) announced this week it was forgoing a controversial plan to offer rebates for certain 340B drugs instead of direct drug discounts.
September 19, 2024 Another Telehealth Extension Advances in Congress The House Energy and Commerce Committee this week advanced a two-year extension of pandemic-era Medicare telehealth flexibilities that were set to expire at the end of the year.
September 18, 2024 A National Strategy for Family Caregivers Family caregivers serve a critical role to support loved ones across generations.
September 17, 2024 Supporting National Voter Registration Day Today is National Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating our democracy.
September 09, 2024 PA Hospital Teams Vote: Make Your Voice Heard this Election This year, HAP and Pennsylvania’s hospitals are encouraging staff, patients, and their communities to get ready for the November 5 election.
September 05, 2024 Up Next: The Debate over Marijuana Reclassification A key discussion about reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I drug is likely to take place later this year.
July 31, 2024 Pa. Reps Call for CMS to Improve Payment to Hospitals The 2025 inpatient prospective payment system fails to reimburse hospitals for the cost of care, a bipartisan group of Pennsylvania’s delegation told CMS.
July 16, 2024 Federal Government Announces New Social Worker Licensure Compact The federal government today announced the first steps to create a multi-state social worker licensure compact.
June 13, 2024 Federal lawmakers Introduce Prior Authorization Bill A bipartisan group of U.S. House and Senate leaders has reintroduced a key bill that would streamline prior authorization for Medicare Advantage plans.
June 10, 2024 White House Announces Tech Partnership to Support Rural Hospital Cybersecurity The federal government today announced a new initiative to help protect rural hospitals from cyberattacks that threaten access to care.