March 11, 2024 Federal Government: UnitedHealth, Payors Must ‘Meet the Moment’ to Support Hospitals The federal government is calling on UnitedHealth Group and the payor community to support hospitals, physicians, pharmacists, and other health care providers following the Change Healthcare cyberattack.
February 15, 2024 FTC to Examine Generic Drug Shortages Federal regulators have issued a request for information to better understand the generic drug shortages that have posed challenges in health care.
February 09, 2024 HHS Updates Confidentiality Rules for Substance Use Disorder Treatment The federal government has finalized regulations that aim to protect the privacy of patients with substance use disorder, while improving the coordination of their care.
February 01, 2024 Making a Deal: Medicare Kicks Off Drug Price Negotiations The federal government is sending price offers to the drug companies participating in the first cycle of Medicare’s Drug Price Negotiation Program.
January 26, 2024 What’s Next to Solve our Nation’s Drug Shortages? The Senate Finance Committee and other elected leaders are expected to consider key policy solutions to address the ongoing drug shortages that have plagued health care.
January 25, 2024 HHS Unveils New Health Care Cybersecurity Goals The Biden administration this week published voluntary cybersecurity performance goals for hospitals and other health care organizations as well as a new website for key cyber resources.
January 17, 2024 CMS Releases Final Rule on Prior Authorization CMS today unveiled a final rule to streamline the prior authorization process and improve the electronic exchange of health information.
January 08, 2024 What’s Next to Fund the Federal Government This weekend, federal leaders said they had reached an agreement on an overall spending level of $1.66 trillion for 2024 as they look to prevent a government shutdown later this month.
January 04, 2024 The Cybersecurity Threat in Every Health Care Facility The Government Accountability Office is calling on federal agencies to update their agreement to better protect heart monitors and other medical devices from cyberattacks.
December 29, 2023 HAP Year in Review: Top Stories for 2023 As we sign off on 2023, it’s time to take a look at some of the biggest stories that made headlines during another busy year for Pennsylvania’s hospital community.