November 28, 2023 Fixing the National Drug Supply Shortage Amid a year of drug shortages, federal leaders this week announced they would use the Defense Production Act to improve the domestic supply of essential medicines.
November 20, 2023 Top Regulatory Burdens for 2023 An overwhelming majority of medical group practices reported that their regulatory burden had increased during 2023, according to a new report from the Medical Group Management Association.
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.
August 29, 2023 The First 10 Drugs Included in Medicare’s Price Negotiation Program The Biden administration today unveiled the first 10 drugs selected in the Medicare prescription drug price negotiation program.
August 22, 2023 HAP Statement on New Interstate Nurse Pathway Solution The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) today applauded the Shapiro administration’s announcement of a new pathway for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses from other states to work in Pennsylvania.
August 08, 2023 DEA Considers Next Steps for Virtual Prescribing Rules The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is planning two listening sessions next month as it considers telehealth’s role for the prescription of certain medications and treatments.
June 15, 2023 HAP, Pa. Hospitals Urge Support for Telehealth Bill HAP and Pennsylvania’s hospital community are calling on state lawmakers to support legislation that will improve access to telehealth across the commonwealth.
June 12, 2023 Pa. Eliminates Medicaid Provider Enrollment Application Backlog Pennsylvania has eliminated a backlog of 35,000 Medicaid provider enrollment and revalidation applications, improving access to care for millions of patients across the commonwealth.
May 30, 2023 FDA Plans Update to Prescription Medication Guides The FDA is looking to revamp the information patients receive for prescription drugs and some outpatient blood products.