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Washington Highlights

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Washington Highlights
Reconciliation Legislation Heads to President’s Desk
  • August 15, 2022

Washington Highlights is a weekly newsletter that provides updates on the latest legislative and regulatory activities affecting medical schools, teaching hospitals, and their patients and communities.

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AAMC Responds to OASH RFI on Opportunities to Strengthen Primary Care

The AAMC submitted a letter to OASH on August 1 in response to an RFI regarding steps the federal government can take to strengthen primary care.

  • August 5, 2022
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AAMC Signs Joint Statement on Lawsuit Regarding Access to Preventive Care

The AAMC signed a joint statement over a lawsuit that could result in loss of access to preventive health services for Americans with private health insurance.

  • August 5, 2022
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New Executive Order Issued on Access to Reproductive Services

On Aug. 3, the Biden administration issued an executive order to help protect pregnant patients’ rights around abortion and maternal health care.

  • August 5, 2022
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HHS Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency

On Aug. 4, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra declared monkeypox a public health emergency (PHE).

  • August 5, 2022
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HHS and DOJ Release Guidance on Nondiscrimination in Telehealth

The HHS and the DOJ issued guidance on nondiscrimination in telehealth to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities and limited English proficiency.

  • August 5, 2022
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CMS Releases the FY 2023 IPPS Final Rule

On Aug. 1, the CMS released the annual hospital IPPS final rule updating policies for Medicare payment and quality reporting and performance programs.

  • August 5, 2022

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AAMC Urges HHS Secretary to Renew COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

On Aug. 5, the AAMC sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra urging him to renew the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

  • August 5, 2022
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Senate Democrats Reach Agreement on Reconciliation Legislation

Senate Democrats reached an agreement on a tax, energy, climate, and health care bill on July 27.

  • July 29, 2022
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AAMC-Supported Telehealth Extension Passes House

An AAMC-supported extension of key telehealth waivers passed the House of Representatives on July 27.

  • July 29, 2022
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