Washington Update, November 20, 2019

by | Nov 20, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update

Congress is still working away on FY 2020 appropriations, and legislation to address surprise medical billing and prescription drug prices. Meanwhile, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has been very busy. The agency released a significant proposed...

Washington Update, October 31, 2019

by | Oct 31, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update

Not all cooperation between the political parties has ceased in DC. During recent days, the House passed five health bills applauded by both Democrats and Republicans. These bills address the pediatric health care workforce, the nursing workforce, and palliative care....

Washington Update, October 24, 2019

by | Oct 29, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update

Not a whole lot is new on the health front this week, except that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released data showing that health insurance premiums have come down and the number of health plan choices has gone up. (See the ACA section, below.)...

Washington Update, October 17, 2019

by | Oct 22, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update

Congress returned from a two-week recess on October 15. It now must develop and pass appropriations to keep the government funded past November 21. Still under consideration is legislation to address surprise medical bills and prescription drug costs, although it is...

Washington Update, October 9, 2019

by | Oct 9, 2019 | NCFPP, Washington Update

Congress is still in recess, and will return on October 15. Outstanding issues to tackle when they get back include appropriations to keep the government funded past November 21, and legislation to address surprise medical bills and prescription drug costs. It is not...

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