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Washington Highlights

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Washington Highlights
President to Sign Legislation to Avoid Default, Limit Future Spending
  • June 2, 2023

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 Signs Letter of Support for SALSA Act

The AAMC signed a letter on May 22 with other health care partners in support of the SALSA Act.

  • May 26, 2023
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GME Advocacy Coalition Voices Support for Senate GME Expansion Legislation

The AAMC joined members of the GME Advocacy Coalition in supporting the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023.

  • May 26, 2023
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AAMC Joins Amicus Brief Opposing Kentucky Ban on Under 18 Gender-Affirming Care

On May 22, the AAMC joined 20-plus health organizations supporting a legal challenge to a Kentucky ban on providing gender-affirming care to patients under 18.

  • May 26, 2023
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FTC Proposes Changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule

The FTC May 18 released proposals to strengthen and modernize the Health Breach Notification Rule to clarify applicability to apps and similar technology.

  • May 26, 2023
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Passes Health Transparency Legislation

The House Energy and Commerce Committee on May 24 marked up and passed the PATIENT Act of 2023.

  • May 26, 2023
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Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Action to Address Pending Medicaid DSH Cuts

A bipartisan group of lawmakers sent a May 15 letter to House leadership urging them to address scheduled cuts to the Medicaid DSH program.

  • May 19, 2023

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House Subcommittee Approves FY24 Spending for VA Health, Research Programs

The House MilCon-VA Appropriations Subcommittee approved its FY 2024 draft bill, including funds for VA health and research programs.

  • May 19, 2023
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Ways and Means Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Consolidation in Health Care

The House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health held a May 17 hearing on consolidation in health care.

  • May 19, 2023
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Court Issues Stay in Braidwood, Allows Coverage for Preventive Services in Appeal

On May 15, the 5th Circuit granted the federal government’s request for a partial stay to protect access to preventive services while the case is appealed.

  • May 19, 2023
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