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CMS Proposes 340B Drug Payment Adjustment Rule

On July 7, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) issued the 340B Drug Payment Adjustment Proposed Rule.  The CMS fact sheet can be found here of the proposed rule. 

House Energy and Commerce Committee Marks Up 6 Health Care Bills

On May 24, 2023, the House Energy and Commerce Committee marked up 19 bills, including six healthcare bills on price transparency, pharmacy benefit managers, drug pricing, 340B and site neutral payments, among other topics. 

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Dives into Medicare Advantage Denials

On May 18, 2023, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Subcommittee on Investigations, held an hearing entitled “Examining Health Care Denials and Delays in Medicare Advantage.”  There was bipartisan concern over prior authorization and profits at Medicare Advantage plans. 

Senate Aging Committee Dissects Problems with Nursing Home Inspection Process

On May 18, 2023, the Senate Aging Committee held a hearing entitled “Residents at Risk: The Strained Nursing Home Inspection System and the Need to Improve Oversight, Transparency, and Accountability”The hearing focused on how nursing homes are not being properly inspected, putting residents at risk of harm or even death.

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House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Marks Up 17 Health Care Bills

On May 17, 2023, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee marked up 17 bills regarding cost, transparency, and access in healthcare.    

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