SCOTUS to Hear Challenge to ACA’s Preventive Care Coverage MandateConfirmation Hearings Begin for Trump NomineesRepublicans Consider Path Forward on ReconciliationHealth Leaders Work to Revive Year-End PackageSenate Panel Releases Bipartisan Report on Private Equity and Health CareUpdates to Congressional Committee AssignmentsHHS Releases AI Roadma…

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Congressional Negotiations for End of Year Package Wrapping UpHouse Passes FY 2025 NDAASenate Passes OAA Reauthorization, HEARTS ActGOP Steering Committee Makes Leadership, Membership Picks for the 119th CongressRep. Robin Kelly to Co-Chair Democratic Steering CommitteeBipartisan Bill Introduced to Prohibit Joint Ownership of PBMs, PharmaciesLawmak…

Sen. Thune Previews Plans for 2025 Reconciliation BillsLawmakers Continue Negotiations on Year-End Package, Health ExtendersSenate Democratic Leadership Elections2025 Congressional CalendarsRepublicans Secure 220 Seat Majority in HouseReps. Schiff and Kim to be Sworn in as SenatorsHouse Votes to Reauthorize ONDCPHouse Committee Chairs to be Chosen …

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President-Elect Trump Names CMS, CDC, FDA, Surgeon General NomineesHouse Democratic Leadership ElectionsCongress Considers Biden’s Emergency Supplemental Funding RequestSenate Judiciary Committee Advances Patent Reform BillLawmakers Push for Doc Fix and Long-Term Physician Payment ReformSenators Introduce Health Care Cybersecurity LegislationSens. …

Republicans Secure Majority in House for 119th CongressTrump Taps RFK Jr. for HHS SecretaryTrump Draws from Elected Officials for Other White House PositionsPresident-elect Pushes for Use of Recess AppointmentsSen. Cassidy to Chair HELP in the 119th CongressHouse Republican Leadership ElectionsGOP Doctors Caucus Announces Co-Chairs for the 119th Co…

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Post-Election ExpectationsHouse Members Introduce Bipartisan Doc Fix LegislationDemocrats Urge CMS to Use Enforcement Authority Over MA PlansSenators Hassan, Cassidy Release Site-Neutral Legislative FrameworkSenator Warren Comments on Oncology MSO AcquisitionsSenator Blumenthal Pushes for Recall of Acne Treatments Containing Benzeneand more...…

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Policymakers Spotlight GLP-1 Counterfeits, CostsPrior Authorization Bills Secure Bipartisan Majority SupportSen. Warren Raises Concerns About Novo Nordisk MergerSen. Wyden Asks DOJ to Investigate Residential Treatment CentersCMS Releases RFI on $2 Drug List Modeland more...بقلم Health on the Hill

Senators Maintain Spotlight on Steward HealthcareChairman Comer Subpoenas HHS on Development of Alcohol Consumption GuidelinesGAO Releases New Report on Hospital Price TransparencyRepublicans Investigate ARPA-H Compliance with Civil Rights LawsSenators Markey, Booker Urge FDA to Ban Phthalates from Food Contact MaterialsCongressional Staff Start Ne…

Congresses Extends Government Funding Through Dec. 20House Passes Slate of Health Care LegislationLawmakers Pass Congenital Heart Disease Research BillSenate Votes to Hold Steward CEO in Criminal ContemptSenate GOP Blocks Consideration of Emergency Abortion BillDoc Caucus Details Year-End PrioritiesSenators Urge Leadership to Act to Extend Teleheal…

Government Funding UpdateHouse Passes Slate of Health Care LegislationEnergy & Commerce Marks Up Telehealth Extension and Other Health BillsSenate GOP Blocks Consideration of IVF BillHELP Committee Votes to Hold Steward CEO in ContemptSenators Press DOD About Reliance on Foreign PharmaceuticalsDemocrats Push for Extension of Enhanced Premium Tax Cr…

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House Republicans Release Continuing Resolution Biden Administration Sends Funding Requests for CRHouse to Vote on China Bills This WeekSteward CEO to Defy HELP Subpoenaand more...بقلم Health on the Hill

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DNC Approves 2024 Party Platform During Chicago ConventionBipartisan Lawmakers Write FDA on China-Linked Clinical TrialsCBO Updates ACA Subsidy Cost EstimateGAO Examines FDA’s Medical Device Postmarket Surveillance SystemSecond Lawsuit Filed Against FDA LDT ruleJudge Blocks FTC’s Ban on Noncompete AgreementsFourteen Term Democrat Pascrell Dies at 8…

Vice President Harris Selects Tim Walz as Running MateBicameral Republicans Raise Questions About Part D Stabilization DemonstrationCBO Responds to Budget Committee Questions for the RecordSenate Finance Probes Possible Ethics Violation by New UNOS CTOSenators Push for Medicare Coverage of Wheelchair Standing SystemsOSU Awarded $15 Million NIH Gran…

HELP Committee Advances Older American Act ReauthorizationHSGAC Advances Healthcare Cybersecurity ActSenate Appropriators Advance FY25 LHHS BillComer Requests CMS Briefing on OPO GuidanceRep. Foxx Opposes Mental Health Parity RegulationsBucshon Remarks on VALID Act StatusRelease of Senate 340B Bill DelayedCMS Releases FY25 IPPS Final RuleCongressio…

House Oversight Panel Releases PBM ReportHouse Adjourns, Appropriations UpdateJoint Economic Committee Pens Issue Brief on Private EquityEnergy & Commerce Committee GOP Probes Marijuana Rescheduling ProcessSenator Menendez to Resign August 20and more...بقلم Health on the Hill

President Biden Announces He Will Not Seek Second TermTrump Selects Ohio Senator JD Vance as Running MateHELP Committee Schedules Vote to Subpoena Steward Health Care CEOSenators Form Working Group to Assess Post-Chevron Legislative LandscapeSenator Cassidy Pushes for Briefing on Proposed Marijuana ReschedulingTexas Congresswoman Jackson Lee Dies A…

President Signs Parkinson’s Bill into LawSen. Cassidy Urges Agency Compliance with Chevron DecisionGOP Committee Chairs Investigate ACA Plan FraudPOTUS, Sen. Sanders Pen Drug Pricing Op-EdJudge Partially Blocks FTC’s Ban on Noncompete AgreementsCongressional Retirements and Resignationsand more...بقلم Health on the Hill

SCOTUS Overturns Chevron DoctrineAppropriations UpdateWays & Means Committee Advances Four Health BillsEnergy & Commerce Committee Cancels MarkupLawmakers Urge Oversight of AI in Medicare AdvantageBIOSECURE Receives Favorable CBO ScoreAnalysts Score Impact of Making Permanent Enhanced Affordable Care Act Tax CreditsCMS Issues Proposed Rule on Suspe…

Senate Appropriations Timing AnnouncedDrug Patent Bill Receives Favorable CBO ScoreSenate Dems Release Bill to Address L&D Unit ClosuresHouse Dems Push Administration to Improve Transparency of ERISA Plan Benefit DenialsCBO Releases Updated Data on 340B SpendingCMS to Discontinue Change Accelerated Payment ProgramFDA Releases Draft Interchangeabili…

House Passes NDAASenate Republicans Block Vote on IVF BillFiscal Year 2025 Appropriations UpdateEnergy & Commerce Committee Advances 13 Health BillsHouse Panel Solicits Feedback on Proposed NIH ReformsNovo Nordisk Executive Agrees to Testify Before HELP CommitteeMedPAC, MACPAC Release June Reports to CongressDEA Telemedicine Regulation Under OMB Re…

House Passes First FY 2025 Appropriations BillSenate Republicans Block Vote on Contraception BillSen. Wyden Urges HHS to Strengthen Health Sector CybersecurityDemocrats Press for Release of Mental Health Parity Final RuleGAO Provides Status Update on HHS RecommendationsTexas Congresswoman Announces Cancer DiagnosisMenendez Files to Run as Independe…

Energy & Commerce Committee Advances Data Privacy BillSenate to Vote on Reproductive Rights LegislationHouse Appropriators Adopt Topline Spending LevelsSenators Urge Strong Support for NIH in FY 2025 AppropriationsFinance Members Drafting Bipartisan GME BillReps. Buchanan, Moore Launch New Preventive Health CaucusSen. Rick Scott to Run for Senate G…

House Appropriators Release Preliminary Top-Line Spending AmountsEnergy & Commerce Subcommittee Advances 21 Health Care BillsHouse BIOSECURE Bill Advances Out of CommitteeFAA Reauthorization Includes Possible Change to Organ Transportation Policy, Updates to In-Flight Emergency Medical KitsFinance Committee Leaders Release White Paper on Physician …

House Speaker Mike Johnson Survives Motion to VacateWays and Means Committee Marks Up Telehealth, Rural Health Legislation Sen. Marshall Previews Reintroduction of Prior Authorization BillRep. Comer Urges Use of Spending Bills to Gain Compliance with Oversight RequestsEnergy & Commerce Committee Republicans Question ASPR’s Management of SNSReps. Bl…

Reps. Greene, Massie to Trigger Motion to Vacate VoteHouse Passes Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing ActSenate Passes Minority Health Resolution, Considers Health Professional ShortagesSenate Finance Leaders Release Proposal Aimed at Drug ShortagesWays and Means Expected to Markup Telehealth LegislationSen. Klobuchar Requests Investigation in…

House Budget Leadership Requests GAO Review of CMMISen. Sanders Opens Investigation into Weight-Loss Drug PricingRep. Cole Announces Appropriations Deadline and Updates to Earmarking ProcessNJ Rep. Donald Payne Dies Following Heart AttackWHO Finds Widespread Overuse of Antibiotics During COVID Pandemicand more...…

Energy & Commerce Schedules Hearing on Change Healthcare CyberattackSen. Cassidy Questions FDA Oversight of Clinical Decision Support SoftwareRep. Buchanan Asks MedPAC to Rethink Approach to Digital Health ToolsDemocratic Senators Raise Concerns With Levemir DiscontinuationGAO Releases New Report on State PBM RegulationsCBO Releases Analysis of Med…

Rep. Tom Cole Selected to Chair Appropriations CommitteeEnergy & Commerce Announces Subcommittee Assignment ChangesSen. Sanders Proposes Long-COVID MoonshotSen. Grassley Calls on HHS to Strengthen Cybersecurity EffortsSecretary Becerra Considering CA Gubernatorial Bidand more...بقلم Health on the Hill

Bipartisan Privacy Rights Draft ReleasedRep. Aderholt Presses for Budget Reforms Before Vote on New Appropriations LeaderCMS Finalizes 2025 MA Payment UpdateHHS Releases Drug Shortages White PaperHSGAC Chairman Seeks Information on Private Equity Impact on ER CareE&C GOP Requests GAO Report on NIH Handling of National Security ConcernsRep. Grijalva…

GAO Releases Report on Federal Improper PaymentsSens. Wyden, Grassley Seek Details on UNOS Data BreachSens. Markey, Warren Push for Field Hearing on For-Profit Health CompaniesDems Comment on Abortion, EMTALA in Amicus BriefWhite House Releases Memo on Use of AICongressional Retirements and Resignationsand more...…

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President Biden Releases FY 2025 Budget ProposalHHS FY 2024 Funding Deadline ApproachesSen. Lankford Blocks VA IVF LegislationEnergy & Commerce Health Sub Advances 19 BillsSen. Hassan Urges UnitedHealth to Better Support Providers Impacted by CyberattackFinance, HELP Committee Leadership Push Agencies to Address Surprise Patient Costs Sen. Cassidy …

***A previous version of this podcast stated that Sen. Bob Menendez had announced his retirement. We regret the error.***President Biden Delivers State of the Union AddressGovernment Funding Package Signed With Medicare Physician Payment ProvisionCMS Announces Advanced Payments in Response to Clearinghouse CyberattackHouse Passes Seven Health Bills…

Congress Extends Government FundingCongress Reaches Deal on Six Appropriations Bills and Health ProvisionsHouse to Vote on Health Bills This WeekSen. Mitch McConnell to Step Down from Senate LeadershipLawmakers Respond to Alabama Embryo RulingSen. Grassley Releases Updates on FTC’s PBM InvestigationAI Work Group Considers Role of Medicare/Medicaid …

Agencies Prepare for Partial Shutdown as March 1 Deadline ApproachesHouse Leadership Announces New Bipartisan AI Task ForceSenators Coons, Tillis Spearhead Letters on March-In Rights, IP ProtectionSenator Cassidy Releases White Paper on Health Data Privacy ProtectionsAlabama Supreme Court Issues Ruling on Frozen Embryosand more...…

Senate Passes Supplemental Appropriations MeasureLawmakers Consider Potential of Short and Long-Term Physician Fee Schedule ReformSens. Durbin, Braun Call on FDA to Address Rx Drug Promotion on Social MediaEnergy & Commerce Leaders Ask GAO to Assess Risks of Selling Excess Laboratory EquipmentSanders Urges Strong Warning Labels to Combat Diabetes E…

House Passes Bill to Expand Prohibition on QALYsOversight Panel Advances PBM Reform BillBudget Committee Marks Up Preventive Health Savings ActDemocrats Urge White House to Finalize March-In Rights GuidanceE&C Subpoenas NIH for Documents Related to Sexual Harassment InvestigationCBO Releases Latest Deficit ProjectionsCongressional Retirements and R…

Government Funding UpdateCMS Makes First Offers in Drug Price Negotiation ProgramSenate Finance Advances ASPE NomineeSenator Baldwin Calls for Increased Competition in Asthma-Inhaler MarketSenate Dems Urge DEA to Deschedule MarijuanaLawmakers File Brief in Mifepristone CaseHHS Finalizes OUD Treatment Ruleand more...…

Agreement Reached on Topline Funding NumbersSenate Passes Legislation to Address the Nursing ShortageAdministration, Congressional Policymakers Consider MA Program ReformsFinance Leaders Consider Policies to Prevent Generic Drug ShortagesLawmakers to Launch Digital Health CaucusHHS Releases Goals for CybersecurityPharmaceutical Manufacturers Agree …

Congress Passes CR, Averting Government Shutdown Until MarchCMS Releases Final Interoperability and E-Prior Authorization RegulationHELP Committee to Vote on Prescription Drug Pricing InvestigationBiden Administration Drops Appeal on the Copay Accumulator DecisionSchatz Leads Bipartisan Letter on Permanent Telehealth FlexibilitiesARPA-H to Solicit …

Congressional Leaders Agree to Extend Laddered Short-Term Funding PlanHELP Chair Launches Investigation Into Pricing of Asthma InhalersFauci Completes Two Days of Interviews Before House PanelARPA-H to Solicit Preventive Care ProposalsHHS Appoints First Ever Chief Competition OfficerOMB Clears CMS Prior Authorization RegulationMedPAC Votes on Payme…

Bipartisan Agreement on Overall Funding Levels AnnouncedSenators Comment on Co-pay Assistance LawsuitEnergy & Commerce GOP Launches Probe into Internal Scientific Disagreements at FDAFDA Approves Florida Request to Import Drugs from CanadaCongressional Retirements and Resignationsand more...بقلم Health on the Hill

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