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The Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act: Breaking Barriers for Pediatric Patients Across State Lines

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In July 2023, US Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), along with US Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), introduced legislation to improve access to critical care for...more

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The Doctor (Fix) Is In: Regulatory Implications of the Minibus Healthcare Package

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Last Sunday, Congress released the text of a minibus package, which will likely be signed into law by tomorrow. While the bill’s primary purpose is to keep the government open, it also includes healthcare extenders through...more

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McDermottPlus Check-Up: June 16, 2023

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The House and Senate were both in session this week, with healthcare activity continuing at the committee level. The House Energy and Commerce Committee held hearings on the Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA)...more

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McDermottPlus Check-Up: May 19, 2023

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The House and Senate were both in session this week, with significant healthcare activity at the committee level. The House Ways & Means Committee met to discuss healthcare price transparency, and the Ways & Means Health...more

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: A New Lease on Life for the Affordable Care Act?

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On March 10, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “Act”). This $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package not only includes a whole host of healthcare-related provisions, but, along with...more

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Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan Act; Bill Heads to House and Then to President Biden

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On Saturday, March 6, 2021, by a vote of 50-49, the Senate amended and approved the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which is reconciliation legislation to provide $1.9 trillion in COVID-19 relief. The House of...more

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Utah Legislative Update: Session Review

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The Utah Legislature adjourned at 11 p.m. on March 14th – a full hour before their hard stop midnight deadline. The Legislature passed a record 574 bills this year, which is a bit of a surprise when several weighty issues...more

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Trump Administration: 2017 Recap and 2018 Outlook

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On January 20, 2017, businessman Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States following a contentious and unconventional 2016 presidential election. Republicans also successfully maintained control...more

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Health Care Reform Weekly Roundup – Issue 2

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Below are key health care reform developments from the week of May 15th: ACA Repeal Efforts. Efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continue despite slowing down as the House of Representatives’...more

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Obama Signs 21st Century Cures Act, Adding $6.3 Billion For Medical Research

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The Cures Act aims to increase the speed by which new drugs are brought to market by streamlining clinical trials, allowing the use of patient data in the regulatory review process, and modernizing U.S. Food and Drug...more

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Manatt on Medicaid: Arizona Releases Draft Waiver Request for Approval to Implement Reforms to ACA Medicaid Expansion

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Overview - On August 18, 2015, Arizona released the Modernizing Arizona Medicaid proposal for a new 1115 waiver to implement coverage and delivery system reforms in its Medicaid program, the Arizona Health Care Cost...more

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Washington Healthcare Update

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This Week: Leading Up to the SCOTUS King v. Burwell Decision... House Votes to Repeal the Medical Device Tax... CMS Announces It Will Bolster Transitional Reinsurance Payments... MedPAC Releases June Report to Congress....more

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Manatt on Medicaid: Montana Governor Signs Act to Expand Medicaid

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On April 29, 2015, Montana Governor Steve Bullock signed Senate Bill 405, referred to as the Montana Health and Economic Livelihood Partnership Act (HELP Act), which expands Medicaid to cover an estimated 70,000 new adults....more

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