On February 11, 2025, the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee held a hearing on “Modernizing American Health Care: Creating Healthier Options and Better Incentives.” The committee discussed the rise in chronic diseases in the U.S. and addressed the importance of preventative screening and services.
On January 30, 2025, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pension (HELP) Committee held a hearing to consider the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).
On January 29, 2025, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to consider the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK) to serve as the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).
On January 24, 2025, the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) met for Day 2 of their January 2025 meeting. During the meeting, Commissioners voted on five recommendations for the March report to Congress related to external quality review (EQR) reporting and protocols, provisional plans of care, and the renewal period for home and community-based services (HCBS). Additionally, MACPAC staff delivered a presentation on the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Model.
On January 23, 2025, the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) met for Day 1 of their January meeting. Topics ranged from medication coverage for opioid use disorder to home and community based services (HCBS) to access to care for children with behavioral health needs.
