No Time to Lose: Solutions to Increase COVID-19 Vaccinations in the States
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a hearing on COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration.
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Wednesday, February 3
Road to Recovery – Ramping Up COVID-19 Vaccines, Testing, and Medical Supply Chain
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Health will hold a hearing on the federal government’s handling of COVID-19 vaccine development, testing and the medical supply chain.
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Congress
Rep. Underwood Reintroduces Bill Enhancing ACA Credits
On Jan. 19, Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) reintroduced legislation to expand and enhance the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) tax credits, also included in President Biden’s health reform agenda. The Health Care Affordability Act of 2021 would increase the generosity of the existing tax credits for consumers earning up to 400 percent of
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This week in Washington: President Joe Biden begins his term and Congress begins work to confirm cabinet secretaries.
Congress
Administration
HHS Delays Trump Administration Final Rule on Health Clinics’ 340B Drug Discounts
CMS Releases an Informational Bulletin on the Extension of Grace Period Related to the Four Walls Requirement for IHS/Tribal Facilities
CMS: Part D Senior Savings Model – CY 2022 Pharmaceutical Manufacturer RFA Released
CMS: Applications for MIPS Exceptions Due to COVID-19 Now Due Feb. 1
Proposed Rules
Final Rules/Guidance
HHS: Final Rule Sets Term Limits for Agency Policy Directors
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This week in Washington: Washington waited for a COVID-19 stimulus and omnibus appropriations bill ahead of the holiday recess, and a deal was struck Sunday night; Attached to the COVID-19 relief provisions and omnibus appropriations bill are a number of health provisions.
House/Senate
Administration
CMS: New Model Option for Medicaid Managed Care Organizations Serving Beneficiaries Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
CMS: Applications for MIPS Exceptions Due to COVID-19 Now Due Feb. 1
CMS Office of the Actuary Releases 2019 National Health Expenditures
CMS: FY 2021 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes
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This week in Washington: Congress passes funding bill for an additional week to come up with full-year spending legislation to avoid a government shutdown.
Administration
FDA Announces It Will Quickly Authorize Pfizer Vaccine
CMS Releases Information on the Best Practices for Designing and Implementing Substance Use Disorder (SUD)-Focused Health Homes
Proposed Rules
CMS Proposes New Rules to Address Prior Authorization
Final Regulations/Guidance
Courts
Reports
GAO: Medicaid - CMS Needs More Information on States’ Financing and Payment Arrangements to Improve Oversight
Administration
Trump Signs One-Week CR Spending Bill