Healthcare ECONOMIST

MARCH 27, 2023

“CMS will exclude a drug or biological product that is designated as a drug for only one rare disease or condition under section 526 of the FD&C Act and that is approved for only an indication (or indications) for such disease or condition” Low-spending Medicare drugs. Note that this figure is not inflation indexed.

Medicare 91

Medicare Public Health services Medicaid Pharmaceuticals 91

Bill Of Health

JANUARY 5, 2022

This Friday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments about two federal vaccine mandates: the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) mandate for health care workers, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) vaccine-or-test mandate for employers with over 100 workers.

Regulations 145

Regulations Public Health services Medicaid Medicare 145

Sheppard Health Law

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The Rebate Programs are administered as part of the prescription drug affordability provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (the “IRA”), which is aimed at “lower[ing] out-of-pocket drug costs for people with Medicare and improv[ing] the sustainability of the Medicare program for current and future generations.” [1]

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicaid Pharmaceuticals Public Health services 52

NASHP

MARCH 6, 2023

Increased Cost Barriers for Underinsured and Uninsured Populations Traditionally, vaccines in the United States are paid for in one of three ways — through an individual’s private insurance plan; through publicly-funded programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program; or directly by consumers.

Medicaid 105

Medicaid Medicare Public Health services Hospitals 105

NASHP

MAY 20, 2022

Medicaid is the largest source of public funding that can be leveraged to support family caregivers. States can support family caregivers through a range of Medicaid authorities and state plan amendments. Those services can include caregiver education, counseling, and training as well as adult day and respite care.

Medicaid 116

Medicaid Nursing Hospitals Home Care 116

Bill Of Health

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This pervasive structure for public health and health care laws caused problems before the New Roberts Court, but COVID-19 politics highlighted the degree to which state officials are turning away from partnering and toward what I call the “state veto.” It would also offer some defense against clear statement rules on steroids.

Medicaid 98

Medicaid Public Health services Regulations Accountability 98

Briggs Healthcare

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

I write today to inform you that effective February 11, 2023, I am renewing for 90 days the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) as declared under Section 319 of the Public Health Service Act. Based on current trends regarding COVID-19, the U.S.

Public Health services 40

Public Health services Medicaid Medicare Hospitals 40

Sheppard Health Law

AUGUST 25, 2022

The expansive legislation includes key health care provisions, including drug pricing reforms, inflationary rebates, Medicare Part D benefit redesign, as well as myriad other updates. Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. The Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) was signed into law by President Biden on August 16, 2022.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Medicare Pharmaceuticals Medicaid 52

Bill Of Health

AUGUST 8, 2022

Grossly-underfunded and overwhelmed public health agencies are not able to conduct proper surveillance and face vast shortages of testing services, vaccines, and treatment. President Biden could also invoke the Defense Production Act to require private industry to produce medical countermeasures for limited periods.

Prevention 57

Prevention Medicaid Pharmaceuticals Public Health services 57