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August 16, 2018
According to a report in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, one in four U.S. adults (61 million) have a disability that impacts major life activities. CDC specialists say that if we can learn more about this population, we can better meet their health needs.
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August 15, 2018
Discussions around health insurance options that were previously prohibited or limited under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continue to draw mixed reactions from industry experts, consumer advocates, and state and federal officials.
August 14, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in conjunction with its distribution timeline, has completed mailing new Medicare cards to beneficiaries in Pennsylvania. Federal officials have provided instructions for residents who haven’t received their new card.
August 07, 2018
The Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy recently released a brief which highlights new initiatives that employers are adopting to manage rising health care costs and improve employee health.
August 03, 2018
Federal and state policymakers received input from business leaders, local officials and hospital and health care providers during a roundtable policy discussion this week in Somerset exploring the impact of the opioid crisis on economic development in Appalachia counties.
August 02, 2018
Today, Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman sent a letter to the U.S. departments of Labor and Health and Human Services outlining the state Insurance Department’s position on the implementation of a federal rule aiming to expand association health plans (AHP).
August 01, 2018
A newly finalized federal policy significantly extends the amount of time individuals may remain enrolled in short-term health insurance plans from three months to up to three years. The stated intent of the policy is to expand access to less expensive alternative insurance options; however, these plans are not subject to the full patient protections and benefits assured under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
July 30, 2018
The U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, M.D., announced that this fall his office will partner with the American Hospital Association to further combat the opioid epidemic.
July 27, 2018
The latest Kaiser Health Tracking Poll looks at how important a candidate’s positions on seven health care issues are to voters. Continued protections for people with pre-existing conditions tops the list, with 63 percent of registered voters ranking these protections as the single most important factor, or a very important factor, in their 2018 vote.
July 25, 2018
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a new rule to restart the insurer risk-adjustment program under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). CMS’ stated goal is to “maintain stability and predictability in the individual and small group health insurance markets” nationwide.
July 23, 2018
According to today’s announcement from the Insurance Commissioner, Pennsylvania’s individual and small group health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) remain stable. Based on insurers’ requested rate filings for 2019, Pennsylvanians can expect minimal rate increases and more choices.
July 20, 2018
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to provide a status update about the mental health provisions included in the 21st Century Cures Act. During the hearing, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the agency at the helm of implementing the Cures Act’s mental health provision, reported about the agency’s progress.
July 17, 2018
A federal appeals court upheld a lower court decision rejecting, on procedural grounds, a lawsuit brought by the American Hospital Association, the Association of American Medical Colleges, and America’s Essential Hospitals that could have prevented Medicare payment cuts from taking effect for many hospitals in the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
July 16, 2018
While new survey results show a divide among Americans about the value of medical treatments, a strong majority (83%) expressed concern that the cost of medical treatment was a barrier to high-quality health care.
July 13, 2018
Addressing concerns about the continuing shortage of critical drugs, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday released a statement from Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, announcing the formation of a federal task. The task force will investigate the causes of the shortages and recommend solutions to ensure appropriate supplies of medications are always available.
