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Washington Highlights

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Washington Highlights
Senate Committee Proposes GME Slots in Behavioral Health Discussion Draft
  • September 23, 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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House Ways and Means Committee Advances Mental Health Legislation

On Sept. 21, the House Ways and Means Committee marked up and advanced bipartisan mental health legislation.

  • September 23, 2022
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Prabhakar Confirmed to Lead OSTP

On Sept. 22, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Arati Prabhakar, PhD, as the new director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.

  • September 23, 2022
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AAMC Urges Congress to Finalize FY23 Spending Bills and Address Pending Legislation

On Sept. 13, the AAMC sent a letter to congressional leadership outlining the organization’s priorities and urging action on important pending legislation.

  • September 16, 2022
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AAMC Submits Comment Letter on CY 2023 OPPS Proposed Rule

The AAMC’s comments on the OPPS proposed rule address proposed changes to the 340B Drug Pricing Program, hospital payment updates, and the Hospital OQR program.

  • September 16, 2022
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DHS Finalizes Amended Public Charge Rule

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule to amend the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility on Sept. 9.

  • September 16, 2022
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Federal Judge in Texas Rules on Preventive Services Coverage Under ACA

On Sept. 7, A U.S District Judge in Texas ruled that the process for coverage of preventive services under the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional.

  • September 16, 2022

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HHS Seeks Feedback on No Surprises Advanced EOBs, Good Faith Estimates

The HHS released an RFI on implementing the advanced explanation of benefits requirement under the No Surprises Act.

  • September 16, 2022
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AAMC, Nearly 400 Groups Urge Senate Leaders to Extend Telehealth Waivers

The AAMC joined nearly 400 groups in a Sept. 13 letter urging Senate leaders to extend key telehealth waivers.

  • September 16, 2022
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ARPA-H Updates NIH on Agency Mission Ahead of Inaugural Director Announcement

The NIH Council of Councils in the Office of the Director was updated on plans for ARPA-H just before an inaugural director was announced on Sept. 12.

  • September 16, 2022
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