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Washington Highlights

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Washington Highlights
AAMC Unveils Maternal Health Advocacy Priorities

The AAMC published its maternal health advocacy agenda, outlining its recommendations to address maternal health disparities and promote health equity.

  • April 26, 2024

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 Submits Comments to DOJ on Proposed Regulations on Data Access

AAMC submitted comments to the Department of Justice regarding access to bulk sensitive personal data by countries of concern.

  • April 26, 2024
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FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Noncompete Clauses

The FTC issued a final rule prohibiting employers from preventing workers from leaving work for a competitor.

  • April 26, 2024
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HHS OCR Finalizes HIPAA Privacy Changes for Reproductive Health Care

The HHS OCR finalized modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule to support reproductive health care privacy.

  • April 26, 2024
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CMS Finalizes Minimum Staffing Requirements for Nursing Homes

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a final rule requiring nursing homes to meet minimum staffing requirements.

  • April 26, 2024
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CMS Issues Final Rule on Medicaid-Managed Care Access, Finance, and Quality

CMS issued a final rule aimed at addressing access, financing, and quality in Medicaid-managed care plans.

  • April 26, 2024
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OCR Issues FAQ on HIPAA Obligations Related to Change Healthcare Incident

The OCR issued a new FAQ document that addresses breach notification obligations of HIPAA-covered entities and business associates.

  • April 26, 2024

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NIH Announces NRSA Stipend Increases for Pre- and Postdoctoral Scholars

The National Institutes of Health has announced National Research Service Award stipend increases for pre- and postdoctoral scholars.

  • April 26, 2024
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CMS Finalizes Rule on Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services

The CMS finalized a rule on ensuring access to Medicaid, including through review of the adequacy of fee-for-service payment rates.

  • April 26, 2024
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AAMC Endorses Legislation to Protect 340B Hospitals

On April 16, the AAMC endorsed the 340B PATIENTS Act, which would introduce new protections for hospitals participating in the 340B program.

  • April 19, 2024
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