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Senate passes ACE Kids Act, Medicaid drug rebate provision

The Senate yesterday passed by voice vote a bill (H.R. 1839) that contains a number of Medicaid provisions, including the ACE Kids Act.

House urges administration to reverse its position in ACA lawsuit

The House of Representatives today voted 240-186 to approve a resolution urging the administration to reverse its decision to seek to invalidate the Affordable Care Act in ongoing litigation.
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AHA to Rep. Frank Pallone Re: Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Costs and Strengthen the ACA Marketplaces

AHA applauds the Committee on Energy and Commerce for considering legislation to lower prescription drug costs and strengthen the Affordable Care Act marketplaces to improve access and lower the co

OR nurse residency program helps hospital fill vacancies

Also in this weekly roundup of nursing news: a nurse’s quick action saves the life of a man who overdosed on heroin; and executive moves in the field.

AHA Statement on New HRSA Drug Pricing Website

The AHA is pleased that, in response to our successful lawsuit, the Health Resources and Services Administration today launched a new website to shine needed light on 340B drug pricing, which the government has found lacking. This website will help make sure hospitals participating in the program are not being overcharged by drug companies and that instances of price gouging can be uncovered and penalties enforced.

How Rx Drug Pricing Is Ripe for Disruption

A recent report in MobiHealth News explores how well-funded, established startups and fledgling companies alike are finding ways to cut the costs of prescription medications. Their services are targeted to the more than 27 million consumers who are uninsured or underinsured — including the 43 percent of Americans younger than 65 who were on high-deductible plans in 2017 — according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.

AHA shares recommendations for improving, expanding access to telehealth

The AHA today shared with House and Senate members of the Congressional Telehealth Caucus recommendations for improving and expanding access to telehealth. 

CMS finalizes 2020 payment changes for MA, Part D plans

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services yesterday finalized its policy and payment updates for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans for calendar year 2020.

House panel considers how to protect patients from surprise medical bills

The House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions today held a hearing on protecting patients from surprise medical bills.