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Congress has until the end of the month to pass a bill to avert a government shutdown, and a House committee funding proposal released this week extends several key health care provisions.

Patients on Medicare who are treated at hospital outpatient departments (HOPD) are likely to be more complicated to treat than those seen at independent physician offices (IPO), according to a new study by the American Hospital Association (AHA).

The federal government is launching a new health care advisory committee that will provide input on how care is financed and delivered across Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and Affordable Care Act marketplaces.

Medicare could see nearly $500 billion in cuts stemming from the budget reconciliation bill over the next decade, per analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).

If you are a Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollee, you are more likely to experience a longer hospital stay before discharge to a post-acute care facility compared with traditional Medicare enrollees, according to a new analysis by NORC at the University of Chicago.

Hospital emergency departments are on an unsustainable path and need support, according to a new report released today.

Federal lawmakers late last evening unveiled the text of their proposed spending bill, which includes several key priorities for the hospital community.

CMS finalized two payment rules for 2025 late Friday—the Outpatient Prospective Payment System and the Physician Fee Schedule—that contained several notable changes for hospitals and health care policy.

It’s time for millions of older Pennsylvanians to consider their coverage options during Medicare’s open enrollment period.

CMS has released new guidance outlining the process for the second cycle of negotiations under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.