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Washington Highlights
AAMC Responds to Passage of Senate Reconciliation Package

On July 1, the AAMC issued a statement in response to the Senate-passed reconciliation legislation, citing its harmful impacts on academic medicine.

  • July 3, 2025

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

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CMMI Releases New Prior Authorization Model for Medicare 

CMMI announced the new WISeR Model to test additional prior authorization in traditional Medicare beginning in 2026 

  • July 3, 2025
AAMC Responds to Passage of Senate Reconciliation Package

On July 1, the AAMC issued a statement in response to the Senate-passed reconciliation legislation, citing its harmful impacts on academic medicine.

  • July 3, 2025
On the Agenda In Washington

Scheduled hearings and meetings related to academic medicine.

  • July 3, 2025
Supreme Court Issues Braidwood Opinion, Preserves Preventive Care Requirement

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force in a June 27 ruling.

  • June 27, 2025
Federal Judge invalidates HIPAA Reproductive Privacy Rule

A federal judge in Texas overturned a Biden administration rule expanding privacy protections for reproductive care under HIPAA.

  • June 27, 2025
CMS Finalizes Rule on ACA Marketplace Enrollment and Eligibility

The CMS proposed policies that would shorten enrollment periods and restrict eligibility for ACA Marketplace coverage.

  • June 27, 2025
Health Plans Announce Voluntary Commitment on Prior Authorization

Health insurance plans announced voluntary commitment to streamline prior authorization processes.

  • June 27, 2025
HHS Secretary Testifies Before House Subcommittee on FY26 Budget

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee on the FY26 HHS budget request.

  • June 27, 2025
Senate HELP Committee Holds CDC Director Nomination Hearing

The Senate HELP Committee held a June 25 hearing to consider the nomination of Susan Monarez, PhD, to serve as CDC director.

  • June 27, 2025
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