22 Jan

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Federal Government Shutdown Continues; No Immediate Impact on Medicare, Medicaid Federal government funding ended at midnight on Saturday; however there will likely be little disruption to Medicare and Medicaid payments for a while. CMS' other non-discretionary activities also will continue, the agency said in a notice released...

16 Jan

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Government Funding Ends Friday; CHIP, Extenders, 340B Hang in the Balance The federal government runs out of money Friday and there is certainly a chance Congress won't be able to come to terms by then; however, late last week there were signs that another short term...

08 Jan

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January 8, 2018   340B, CHIP, DSH, Medicare Extenders All Unresolved as Government Shutdown Looms Current government funding authority runs out January 19 and the GOP leadership will need Democratic support in the Senate to get a deal done to keep the government open beyond that date.  Congress...

18 Dec

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(NOTE: The Weekly Report will not be published until January 8.  Have a wonderful holiday!)   GOP Tax Bill Vote Tuesday; Major Health Care Changes Made The House is expected to pass the GOP tax reform bill Tuesday.  The Senate has the 51 votes it needs to pass...

11 Dec

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Another Hospital Mega Merger Under Discussion; Other Giant Mergers Announced The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday that Ascension and Providence St. Joseph Health are in discussions about merging - a move that would create the nation's largest hospital owner.  A merger would create an enterprise of...