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HHS Proposes Actions Regarding ‘Sex-rejecting Procedures’ on Children
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Dec. 18 proposed a series of regulatory actions intended to end the practice of “sex-rejecting procedures” (SRPs) on children.
AHA Urges Elevance Health to Rescind Anthem’s ‘Nonparticipating Provider Policy’
The AHA Dec. 17 urged Elevance Health, which is the parent company of the Anthem brand of health plans, to rescind Anthem’s nonparticipating provider policy that is set to go into effect Jan. 1, citing the harm it will inflict on patients.
CMS Releases Guidance on Community Engagement Requirements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Dec. 8 issued a Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services Informational Bulletin providing guidance for states on implementing Medicaid community engagement requirements as mandated by Section 71119 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
CMS Releases Guidance on Hardship Exemptions for Purchasing Catastrophic Health Insurance Coverage
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CMS Issues Proposed Rule for CY 2027 Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug Plans
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nov. 28 released its proposed Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA) Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly for Contract Year (CY) 2027.
CMS Releases Guidance on One Big Beautiful Bill Act Provisions on Provider Taxes
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 17 issued preliminary guidance through a Dear Colleague letter regarding the implementation of the provider tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025.
AHA 2025 Advocacy Agenda
Explore the AHA's 2024 Advocacy Agenda focusing on healthcare policy and advocacy priorities. Download the PDF for detailed information.
Advocacy & Public Policy, AHA, Access & Health Coverage, Access to Care in Vulnerable Communities, Access to Behavioral Health, Reducing Healthcare Disparities, Quality & Patient Safety, Workforce, Making Healthcare More Affordable, Advancing Best Practices for Hospitals & Health Systems, Innovation, Enhanced Premium Tax Credit (EPTC)
UPDATED: Implications for Hospitals and Health Systems During a Government Shutdown
Over the past 15 days, the Senate has voted nine times on the House-passed continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding and health care waivers until Nov. 21.
UPDATED: Implications for Hospitals and Health Systems During a Government Shutdown
Government funding and certain health care programs and waivers expired at midnight Sept. 30 as congressional leaders were unable to reach an agreement to keep the government funded.
Update on Implications of the Government Shutdown on Day 1
A federal government shutdown began at midnight Sept. 30. The impact on health care is that government funding and certain health care programs and waivers expired.