Policy and Legislation

HHS officials reportedly indefinitely postponed the CDC's Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices.

While President Trump has vowed not to touch Medicaid or Medicare, a vote is expected next week that would likely cut Medicaid.

This includes about 1,300 employees, or 10% of the workforce, at the CDC and 1,500 employees at the NIH.

CMS says this will allow exchanges to focus on improving outcomes and may lead to a reduction in premiums.

The American Medical Association has remained relatively silent.

The bill instructs the House Energy and Commerce Committee to cut mandatory healthcare spending by no less than $880 billion.

The Trump administration is considering re-implementing the Medicaid work requirements that were rescinded by Biden.

Should the proposed rule be finalized, providers, health plans and healthcare clearinghouses would need to strengthen cybersecurity protections to ensure individuals' privacy, says Eric Avigdor, chief product officer of Votiro.

Pharmaceuticals and medical devices are essential to maintaining safe and effective care in the nation's hospitals and clinics, AHA says.

Hospitals and drugmakers are urging the president to exempt pharmaceuticals and medical goods from his new tariffs on Chinese imports.