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Group of House Republicans send letter to Congressional leaders urging them to support House Medicaid program changes
Sixteen House Republicans June 24 sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., urging them to support the House-passed version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1).
AHA video highlights how Medicaid protects care for pregnant women, the elderly
A new video in the AHA’s series “Medicaid: Real Lives, Real Care” features Patricia Mook, DNP, R.N., senior vice president of nursing operations, education and professional development at Advocate Health. Mook shares how Medicaid helps the health system support its patients, particularly in rural communities, and how cuts to Medicaid would reduce access for the elderly, pregnant women and children.Â
HHS announces initiative with insurers to streamline prior authorizationsÂ
The Department of Health and Human Services June 23 announced an initiative coordinated with multiple health insurance companies to streamline prior authorization processes for patients covered by Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care plans, Health Insurance Marketplace plans and commercial plans.
New AHA TV, digital ad urges Congress to protect access to hospital careÂ
The AHA this week is launching a new ad urging Congress to protect access to hospital care as it considers legislation that could have far-ranging negative consequences for patients, communities and hospitals across America.
CMS releases final rule on Marketplace Integrity and Affordability
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services June 20 announced it is finalizing its 2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability final rule.
Video highlights how Medicaid cuts could impact nursing, other health care jobs
A new video in the AHA’s series “Medicaid: Real Lives, Real Care” features insight from Leah Blackwell, R.N., vice president and chief nursing officer at Memorial Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Center.
Coalition ad links decisions on Medicaid cuts by Congress to impacts on hospitals
Coalition ad links decisions on Medicaid cuts by Congress to impacts on hospitals
AHA video highlights Medicaid’s importance for childrenÂ
The latest video in the AHA’s series “Medicaid: Real Lives, Real Care” features Becky Pletzer, a licensed clinical social worker from Alaska, explaining why it is important to protect Medicaid for children who rely on it, such as her son, and why her story could apply to anyone.
Senate Finance Committee releases draft legislative text on Medicaid, taxes
The Senate Finance Committee June 16 released its draft legislative text as part of the Senate’s version of the budget reconciliation bill. The committee, which has jurisdiction over Medicaid and taxes, has discussed additional restrictions on state-directed payments and provider taxes, as compared to the House version of the bill.
CMS expands tribal health care access by approving Medicaid state plan amendments for 6 states
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services June 13 announced it approved state plan amendments to expand Medicaid access to care for tribal communities in six states: Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington and Wyoming