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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Jan. 28 released a proposed rule that would update conditions for coverage for organ procurement organizations.
The AHA Jan. 28 released its 2026 Advocacy Agenda, containing the association’s key priorities for Congress, the administration, regulatory agencies and courts.
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General Jan. 27 released a bulletin addressing how direct-to-consumer drug programs can sell prescription drugs to patients with federal health care program coverage at lower costs without violating the Anti-Kickback Statute.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Jan. 27 announced 15 drugs under Medicare Parts D and B selected for the third round of price negotiations.
A KFF analysis released Jan. 28 found that Medicare Advantage insurers made nearly 53 million prior authorization determinations in 2024, an increase from 49.8 million in 2023.
Ji Im, system senior director of community and population health at CommonSpirit Health, explores why seamless navigation, community partnerships and human connection are essential to reducing friction and improving the health care experience. She also shares how her personal health story…
Two AHA guides offer strategies for hospitals and health systems in preparing for public health emergencies and disasters and managing cybersecurity incidents.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Jan. 26 released an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking seeking comments on potential future policies to promote hospital procurement of domestically produced personal protective equipment and essential medicines.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Jan. 26 released proposed changes to Medicare Advantage plan capitation rates and Part D payment policies for calendar year 2027, which the agency estimates will result in a net average year-over-year increase of 0.09% in MA plan payments, or $700…
The AHA has released an issue brief on the role of peer support specialists in behavioral health.