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McDermott+ Check-Up: September 13, 2024

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House Education & the Workforce Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Holds Hearing on ERISA’s 50th Anniversary. Members and witnesses assessed how the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)...more

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Washington Healthcare Update - May 2024

This Week in Washington: Senate Finance Committee releases discussion draft concerning generic drug shortages; FDA releases laboratory-developed tests final rule; Administration extends ACA subsidies for Deferred Action for...more

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The Regulatory Race Is On: The Biden Administration Sprints to Issue Key Health Policies

The upcoming election, and the approaching end of the President’s four-year term, introduce additional dynamics into the agencies’ rulemaking process and even the guidance process. From now through the November election, the...more

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Washington Healthcare Update - April 2024 #2

This Week in Washington: House Energy and Commerce Committee chairmen and ranking members request information on Change Healthcare cyberattack impacts; FDA establishes CDER Center for Clinical Trial Innovation; House Energy...more

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McDermottPlus Check-Up: April 17, 2024

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House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Cybersecurity. During the hearing, there was bipartisan concern about UnitedHealth Group’s response to the Change Healthcare cyberattack and consensus around the...more

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Washington Healthcare Update - April 2024

This Week in Washington: Senate HELP Committee Chairman requests comments on Long COVID draft proposal; CMS announces proposed Transforming Episode Accountability Model; CMS releases FY2025 Inpatient and Long-Term Care...more

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Washington Healthcare Update - February 2024

This Week in Washington: CMS releases 2025 MA and Part D proposed payment Advance Notice; CMS sends first fair drug price offers to Drug Price Negotiation Program companies; SAMHSA releases final rule making virtual...more

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CMS Solicits Comments on Improving Medicare Advantage Data Transparency

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On January 25, 2024, CMS released a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on how it can enhance and increase transparency of Medicare Advantage (MA) data. CMS says that the RFI “builds on our existing MA data...more

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Washington Healthcare Update - January 2024 #2

This Week in Washington: Congress passes continuing resolution; CMS releases final rule concerning prior authorization....more

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The Fall 2023 Unified Agenda - Implications for 2024

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On December 6, the Biden administration released its Fall 2023 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. A unified agenda is issued in the spring and fall each year; it outlines federal agencies' areas of focus...more

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McDermottPlus Check-Up: January 5, 2024

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Congress Returns Next Week to Face Imminent Funding Deadlines. The Senate will return to session on January 8, and the House will return on January 9. Lawmakers face an immediate time crunch on FY 2024 appropriations, as the...more

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McDermottPlus Check-Up: December 15, 2023

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House Passes Healthcare Legislation. The House brought two key bipartisan healthcare bills to the floor this week. The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (H.R. 5378) was approved by a vote of 320–71, and the Support for...more

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Washington Healthcare Update - November 2023 #2

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This Week in Washington: Senate Finance Committee reports out Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs and Extenders Act; Senate confirms NIH Director; House Speaker Proposes Laddered Continuing Resolution....more

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Washington Healthcare Update - October 2023 #5

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This Week in Washington: House elects new Speaker; Senate HELP Committee advances nomination of NIH Director nominee; House and Senate resume appropriations work....more

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Summary: The Government Accountability Office's Report on Medicare Part D Rebates

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On September 5, 2023, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) published its report titled Medicare Part D: CMS Should Monitor Effects of Rebates on Plan Formularies and Beneficiary Spending.The report...more

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Washington Healthcare Update - October 2023

This Week in Washington: Congress passes Continuing Resolution to keep the government funded until Nov. 17; CMS announces premium increase for Medicare Advantage plans in FY 2024; HHS releases shutdown contingency plan...more

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McDermottPlus Check-Up: September 15, 2023

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CONGRESS - Senators Sanders and Marshall Release Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act. Released on September 14, the legislation would reauthorize funding for a number of healthcare workforce programs that are...more

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Washington Healthcare Update - September 2023

Upcoming Hearings - September 13 - House - House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Oversight Hearing: “Department of Veterans Affairs...more

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Washington Healthcare Update - July 2023 #3

This Week in Washington: Senate Finance Committee reports out Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability Act; House Ways and Means Committee reports out healthcare bills; Senate Appropriations Committee reports out FY 2024...more

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Washington Healthcare Update - June 2023 #4

This Week in Washington: Senate Appropriations Committee meets to figure out top-line numbers; Majority Leader Schumer leads Senate in developing a policy response to artificial intelligence; and CMS proposes new Medicare...more

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Washington Healthcare Update - May 2023 #3

This Week in Washington: President and Speaker McCarthy to meet on debt limit with 10 days to go, House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health marks up 17 bills, House Appropriations Committee begins moving appropriation...more

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Holland & Knight Health Dose: May 16, 2023

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Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector. ...more

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Washington Healthcare Update - May 2023

This Week in Washington: Debt Limit fight continues; Disagreements arise during Senate HELP Committee mark-up of PBM and Generic Drug Competition Bills...more

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Washington Healthcare Update - April 2023 #3

This Week in Washington: House Republicans release debt ceiling plan, Speaker McCarthy moves forward with proposal that includes Medicaid work requirements...more

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Washington Healthcare Update - March 2023 #4

This Week in Washington: HHS Secretary appears before Senate Finance and Senate Appropriations Committees...more

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