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AHA’s Hughes discusses advocacy priorities and key messages for Capitol Hill

Stacey Hughes, AHA’s executive vice president for government relations and public policy, discussed key messages that hospital and health system leaders should share with their lawmakers on Capitol Hill this week.

Senate report scrutinizes Medicare Advantage prior authorization denials for post-acute care services 

A report released Oct. 17 by the Senate Homeland Security Committee’s investigative subcommittee scrutinizes some of the nation's largest Medicare Advantage insurers for their use of prior authorization and high rates of denials for certain types of care.

Senate committee passes legislation on mental health, emergency pediatric services

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions May 23 passed legislation that included proposals on mental health and emergency pediatric services during a markup session.

Surgeon General issues advisory on mental health and well-being of parents 

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., Aug. 28 released an advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents.

HHS awards over $558 million to improve maternal health 

The Department of Health and Human Services Aug. 27 announced it will award more than $558 million to support maternal health initiatives.

HRSA announces Montana eligible for $5.4 million in federal funds for maternal and child home visiting program 

The Health Resources and Services Administration June 11 announced that Montana is eligible for $5.4 million in federal funding this year for the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program, which provides voluntary home visits to improve maternal and child health for families in high-risk communities.

GAO report finds lack of oversight on Medicaid managed care plans’ prior authorization requirements for children

A report released May 29 by the Government Accountability Office found a lack of state oversight on Medicaid managed care plans’ use of prio

House Energy and Commerce Committee advances two-year telehealth extension, extends hospital-at-home program to 2029 

The House Energy and Commerce Committee Sept. 18 advanced legislation on expiring telehealth and hospital-at-home flexibilities. The AHA supported the passage of the Telehealth Modernization Act, which extended telehealth flexibilities for two years that are set to expire Dec. 31 and included a five-year extension of the hospital-at-home program.

Senators introduce the SEPSIS Act

Senators Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Bob Casey, D-Pa., Sept. 11 introduced the SEPSIS Act, legislation which would task the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with building on its current efforts addressing sepsis care.

House Education and Workforce Committee holds hearing on contracting provisions, telehealth legislation

The House Education and Workforce Committee advanced several bills today, including legislation that would empower commercial insurance companies at the expense of patients and a bill that would ban facility fees for telehealth visits.