Senator Bill Cassidy Releases Report Calling for 340B Drug Pricing Program Reforms
On April 24, 2025, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a report detailing findings from an investigation into the 340B…
Federal Funding Cuts Hit State and Local Health Departments Hard, Impacting Public Health Efforts
Funding for state and local health departments has been significantly impacted by recent federal budget cuts enacted by President Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). These reductions have…
Supreme Court Hears Arguments Regarding a Key ACA Provision
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, a pivotal case challenging the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) mandate that insurers cover preventive health services…
This Week in Policy – Wrap Up for the Week of April 14, 2025
Trump Budget Proposal Targets HHS, Medicaid Financing Tools, and Public Health Programs: The Trump administration’s FY2026 budget proposal calls for a one-third cut to HHS discretionary spending, including a 40…
How Deep Federal Health Cuts Could Reshape American Hospitals
The Trump administration’s preliminary 2026 budget proposal for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) signals sweeping changes. With a one-third cut to discretionary spending, including a 40% reduction…
Brain Drain in Healthcare: Visa Crackdowns, Research Exodus, and Shifting Healthcare Landscapes
The tightening of U.S. visa policies and the revocation of hundreds of student and researcher visas in the past couple of months have disrupted academic and healthcare systems, forcing international…
This Week in Policy – Wrap up for the week of April 7, 2025
Liberation Day Tariffs Spark Chaos in Healthcare Sector: President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs took effect this week, imposing new import taxes on nearly all trading partners. However, the administration later…
President Trump Raises Medicare Advantage Reimbursement Rates
On April 7, the Trump administration significantly increased Medicare Advantage (MA) payment rates for 2026, with a notable 5.06% benchmark increase. This is the largest increase in the past decade,…
Real Implications of Trump Administration Policies for Providers
Healthcare leaders face a pivotal moment in 2025 as the Trump administration’s policies reshape the industry. While certain initiatives, such as healthcare pricing transparency, aim to empower patients by providing…
President Trump’s Tariffs Have Hit: What to Expect
The tariffs enacted by President Trump on April 2, 2025, are expected to have significant impacts on hospitals and health systems, primarily by increasing the costs of imported pharmaceuticals, medical…