While Congress has a two-week recess in April, there are many priority items on the agenda this month. Less than two weeks after signing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 spending package, President Biden released his budget for FY...more
4/4/2022
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The first day of spring is right around the corner and so are deadlines for congressional appropriations requests. This month, lawmakers are racing against the clock to fund the government and President Biden looks to...more
3/1/2022
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Despite February being a short month, various proposals are still on the table. As Congress returns from recess this week, it faces a daunting to-do list. Government funding runs out by mid-February, Democrats are looking for...more
As Congress returns from its holiday recess, January is shaping up to be a busy month in Washington, and 2022 will prove to be just as eventful. See below on what awaits Congress, and the upcoming agenda the Foley Federal...more
President Biden and a bipartisan group of Senators have agreed on a compromise infrastructure proposal that shows promise for garnering the 60 votes necessary to overcome a filibuster, pass the Senate, and become law....more
6/30/2021
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The November 3 election may have dramatic impacts on the income and estate tax laws. These changes could become effective as early as January 1, 2021. Of course, a big uncertainty is the outcome of the election, and whether...more
In the Executive Order on An America-First Healthcare Plan, issued September 24, 2020, President Trump addressed, among other health care issues, the issue of surprise billing (also sometimes characterized as “balance...more
While recent federal funding has provided a lifeline for some companies, accepting government assistance under the CARES Act also carries significant legal, political and reputational risks for recipients. Loans are the tip...more
After a long, hard-fought, and often bitter campaign, the parties battled to a partisan draw. As expected, Democrats took over the House of Representatives. Democrats also flipped a number of Governors’ mansions, but lost...more
11/20/2018
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...Alexander: Senate Sends Opioids Legislation Called “Landmark” by Leader McConnell to President – On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed by a vote of 98-1, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, sponsored by Senator...more
10/11/2018
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Here are some key health care policy headlines from the past week that you may have missed.
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Bloomberg: Opioids Compromise Already in the Works in Congress – Congress is...more
9/27/2018
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Opioid ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Telemedicine ,
Trump Administration
Congress is back in session after the August recess and, as expected, a flurry of activity took place. Here are some key health care policy headlines from the past week that you may have missed....more
9/13/2018
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HELP ,
HRSA ,
Opioid ,
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Primary Elections ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Section 340B ,
Trump Administration
Foley’s Bipartisan Public Policy Team is pleased to share our Public Policy August Recess Health Care Newsletter in which we compiled the top health care policy news and legislation from this month. The House was not in...more
8/28/2018
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HELP ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
Prescription Drugs
Foley & Lardner LLP’s Bipartisan Public Policy Team is pleased to share this week’s “Public Policy Health Care Newsletter” in which we compile the latest health care policy news and legislation. Please note that the next...more
7/30/2018
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GAO ,
Health Insurance ,
Healthcare Reform ,
HELP ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Medicare ,
Medicare Part D ,
MIPS ,
National Institute of Health (NIH) ,
Opioid ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Section 340B ,
Trump Administration
Foley & Lardner LLP’s (“Foley”) Bipartisan Public Policy Team is pleased to share our “Public Policy Weekly* Health Care Newsletter” in which we compile the latest Health Care policy news and legislation. *Please note that we...more
7/24/2018
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Legislative Committees ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization (MACRA) ,
Opioid ,
Secretary of HHS ,
Stark Law ,
Trump Administration
Foley & Lardner LLP’s (“Foley”) Bipartisan Public Policy Team is pleased to share our “Public Policy Weekly* Health Care Newsletter” in which we compile the latest Health Care policy news and legislation. *Please note that we...more
7/16/2018
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Electronic Health Record Incentives ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Funding Opportunities ,
GAO ,
Health Insurance ,
Health Savings Accounts ,
Healthcare Reform ,
HELP ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
Medicare Advantage ,
Opioid ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Section 340B ,
Telemedicine
Foley & Lardner LLP’s (“Foley”) Bipartisan Public Policy Team is pleased to share our “Public Policy Weekly* Health Care Newsletter” in which we compile the latest Health care policy news and legislation. *Please note that we...more
7/2/2018
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Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
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Opioid ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
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Section 340B ,
Senate Finance Committee ,
Substance Abuse ,
Trump Administration ,
Veterans Administration
Foley & Lardner LLP’s (“Foley”) Bipartisan Public Policy Team is pleased to share our “Public Policy Weekly* Health Care Newsletter” in which we compile the latest Health care policy news and legislation. *Please note that we...more
6/26/2018
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Healthcare Reform ,
HELP ,
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Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
Opioid ,
Prescription Drugs ,
SAMHSA ,
Stark Law ,
State and Local Government ,
Trump Administration
Foley & Lardner LLP’s (“Foley”) Bipartisan Public Policy Team is pleased to share our “Public Policy Weekly* Health Care Newsletter” in which we compile the latest Health care policy news and legislation. *Please note that we...more
6/21/2018
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National Institute of Health (NIH) ,
Opioid ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
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Senate Finance Committee ,
Substance Abuse ,
Trump Administration
Foley’s Bipartisan Public Policy Team is pleased to share our “Public Policy Health Care Newsletter” in which we compile the latest health care policy news and legislation. *Please note that we publish this newsletter only...more
6/12/2018
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National Institute of Health (NIH) ,
Opioid ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Preventive Health Care ,
Substance Abuse ,
Trump Administration ,
Ways and Means Committee
Foley & Lardner LLP’s (“Foley”) Bipartisan Public Policy Team is pleased to share our “Public Policy Weekly Health Care Newsletter” in which we compile the latest health care policy news and legislation....more
5/29/2018
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Generic Drugs ,
Health Care Providers ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Medicare Part D ,
Opioid ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Telemedicine ,
Trump Administration
Foley & Lardner LLP’s (“Foley”) Bipartisan Public Policy Team is pleased to share our “Public Policy Weekly Health Care Newsletter” in which we compile the latest health care policy news and legislation.*Please note that we...more
5/21/2018
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HELP ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
Opioid ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Section 340B ,
Trump Administration
Foley & Lardner LLP’s (“Foley”) Bipartisan Public Policy Team is pleased to share our second “Public Policy Weekly* Health Care Newsletter” in which we compile the latest health care policy news and legislation.
Please...more
5/14/2018
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Health Insurance ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare Part C ,
Mental Health ,
National Institute of Health (NIH) ,
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Prescription Drugs ,
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Section 340B ,
Social Security Act ,
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Foley & Lardner LLP’s (“Foley”) Bipartisan Public Policy Team is pleased to introduce “This Week in Health Care Policy,” a new weekly publication providing a compilation of the latest health care policy news and legislation....more
5/1/2018
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