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House subcommittee holds hearing on strengthening VA law enforcement safety

The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations May 16 held a hearing on ways to further support and protect law enforcement and others within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

AHA blog details the negative effects of social isolation and loneliness 

In continuing recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Azziza Bankole, M.D., writes about the negative effects of social isolation and loneliness and how providers can address this public health crisis.

CMS extends unwinding flexibilities for states through June 2025

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services May 9 announced an extension of unwinding flexibilities to support state efforts to protect the continuity of coverage in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.

AHA podcast discusses life-changing family conversations about mental health 

Two experts from AdventHealth discuss how its “Be a Mindleader” campaign is leading the way to improving adolescent mental health by helping parents and kids open the door to life-changing conversations about mental health.

AHA urges Senate Budget Committee to streamline prior authorization process in hearing on reducing administrative burden in health care

In a statement submitted May 8 for a Senate Budget Committee hearing on reducing administrative burden in health care, AHA urged Congress to streamline the prior authorization process in Medicare Advantage.

Hospital Insurance Trust Fund solvent five additional years until 2036, Medicare trustees project

The Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund will have sufficient funds to pay full benefits until 2036, according to the latest annual report by the Medicare Board of Trustees.

CMS opens comment period for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services May 3 announced the opening of the comment period for the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, which will negotiate prices with drug makers for certain high-cost, sole-source drugs and apply them beginning in 2026. Comments are due July 2.

CMS rule extends Marketplace coverage to DACA recipients

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services May 3 released a final rule that would allow DACA recipients, young undocumented immigrants authorized to work in the U.S., to purchase coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, qualify for Marketplace subsidies based on income, and apply for the Basic Health Program in states that participate.

Agencies release new process for resubmitting IDR disputes

The departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury May 1 released a new process for resubmitting disputes under the No Surprises Act independent dispute resolution process that were originally improperly batched or bundled.

New AHA report highlights mounting financial challenges for hospitals

The AHA May 2 released a new report highlighting how hospitals and health systems continue to experience significant financial pressures that challenge their ability to provide 24/7 care for patients and communities.