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No Surprises Act 2022: Ban on unexpected medical bills goes into …

(2 days ago) WebCNN —. Americans are set to have one less health care headache in 2022. The No Surprises Act, which bans most unexpected medical charges from out-of …

https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/28/politics/no-surprises-act-2022/index.html

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H.R.485 - Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023

(9 days ago) WebShown Here: Passed House (02/07/2024) Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023. This bill prohibits all federal health care programs, including the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and federally funded state health care …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/485

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Inflation Reduction Act becomes law: How it will affect your health …

(2 days ago) WebThe new law is the most significant health care legislation since the Affordable Care Act was passed more than a decade ago. The cost of insulin will be …

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/inflation-reduction-act-becomes-law-will-impact-health-care-rcna43090

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HHS Kicks Off New Year with New Protections from …

(8 days ago) WebBeginning January 1, 2022, new federal protections will shield millions of consumers from “The No Surprises Act is the most critical consumer protection law since the Affordable …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/01/03/hhs-kicks-off-new-year-with-new-protections-from-surprise-medical-bills.html

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Under new rules, patients can now access all their health …

(7 days ago) WebThe allies had D-Day. And now U.S. patients, held down for decades by information hoarders, can rally around a new turning point, October 6, 2022 — the day they got their health data back. Under

https://www.statnews.com/2022/10/06/health-data-information-blocking-records/

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HHS Announces New Policy to Make Coverage More …

(3 days ago) WebNew measures will help consumers compare health insurance plan choices. Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/04/28/hhs-announces-new-policy-make-coverage-more-accessible-affordable-for-millions-americans-in-2023.html

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Surprise medical bills are the target of a new law. Here's …

(3 days ago) WebJ. Scott Applewhite/AP. The new year brings new protections for patients with private health insurance who will no longer be blindsided by "surprise" medical bills when they unknowingly receive

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/10/14/1045828215/ban-on-surprise-medical-bills

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Health Care Policy In 2023: Five Areas To Watch Health …

(8 days ago) WebBipartisan legislation was introduced last Congress that would enable—for the first time—real-time data on the entire supply chain for critical medical supplies …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/health-care-policy-2023-five-areas-watch

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New Rule Puts Medical Data in Patients’ Hands - Bill of …

(6 days ago) WebOn April 5, 2021, a quiet, but potentially transformative shift regarding patient access to data occurred. Health systems are now required to provide patients with …

https://blog.petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2021/07/12/new-rule-puts-medical-data-in-patients-hands/

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The December Omnibus Bill’s Little Secret: It Was Also …

(3 days ago) WebJan. 22, 2023. The giant spending bill passed by Congress last month kept the government open. But it also quietly rewrote huge areas of health policy: Hundreds of pages of legislation were

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/22/upshot/new-health-policies-budget.html

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FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Actions to Lower Health …

(6 days ago) WebThe Department of Health and Human Services is releasing a new report showing that nearly 19 million seniors and other Part D beneficiaries are projected to save $400 per year on prescription

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/07/fact-sheetpresident-biden-announces-new-actions-to-lower-health-care-costs-and-protect-consumers-from-scam-insurance-plans-and-junk-fees-as-part-of-bidenomics-push/

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A New Ban on Surprise Medical Bills Starts Today

(9 days ago) WebPublished Dec. 30, 2021 Updated Jan. 1, 2022. For years, millions of Americans with medical emergencies could receive another nasty surprise: a bill from a doctor they did …

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/30/upshot/medical-bill-ban-biden.html

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13 Years After the ACA: Modernizing the Health Care Laws to …

(5 days ago) WebThe Affordable Care Act, considered by many to be perhaps the most consequential health care legislation since Medicare and Medicaid were enacted in 1965, marked its 13th anniversary yesterday. The historic law has provided coverage to more than 30 million Americans and done a great deal of good to advance our nation’s health.

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2023-03-24-13-years-after-aca-modernizing-health-care-laws-meet-changing-needs

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New Healthcare Laws Taking Effect in 2024 - GoodRx

(8 days ago) WebNew federal and state healthcare laws going into effect in 2024 will provide enhanced consumer protections for people with commercial health insurance, Medicare, …

https://www.goodrx.com/health-topic/finance/new-healthcare-laws-2024

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HHS Issues New Rule to Strengthen Nondiscrimination - HHS.gov

(Just Now) WebDownload the News Release Download the News Release - Word. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/04/26/hhs-issues-new-rule-strengthen-nondiscrimination-protections-advance-civil-rights-health-care.html

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Surprise Medical Bills: New Protections for Consumers Take Effect …

(2 days ago) WebIntroduction. In the closing days of 2020, Congress enacted and the President signed into law the No Surprises Act, providing new federal consumer protections …

https://www.kff.org/private-insurance/fact-sheet/surprise-medical-bills-new-protections-for-consumers-take-effect-in-2022/

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New Health Laws Are Taking Effect In Nearly 20 States

(7 days ago) WebAlmost 20 states enacted healthcare laws taking effect in January, ranging from insurance regulation to gender-affirming care legislation. (Desilva, 1/2) A spate of …

https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/new-health-laws-are-taking-effect-in-nearly-20-states/

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US policy requires immediate release of records to patients

(Just Now) WebPatients and clinicians should embrace the opportunities On 5 April a new federal rule will require US healthcare providers to give patients access to all the health …

https://www.bmj.com/content/372/bmj.n426

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House subcommittee passes legislation on telehealth, hospital-at …

(9 days ago) WebThe House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health May 16 passed a number of bills during a markup session, including AHA-supported legislation. The …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-16-house-subcommittee-passes-legislation-telehealth-hospital-home-during-markup-session

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The Biden Administration’s Final Rule on Section 1557 Non - KFF

(Just Now) WebOn April 27, 2024, the Biden Administration’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized long-awaited revised regulations implementing Section …

https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/issue-brief/the-biden-administrations-final-rule-on-section-1557-non-discrimination-regulations-under-the-aca/

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The Affordable Care Act’s New Patient’s Bill of Rights CMS

(8 days ago) WebA major goal of the Affordable Care Act – the health insurance reform legislation President Obama signed into law on March 23 – is to put American …

https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Fact-Sheets-and-FAQs/aca-new-patients-bill-of-rights

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Healthcare Protection Act would insure patients get the mental …

(1 days ago) WebGov. J.B. Pritzker supports the Healthcare Protection Act, which would ban prior authorization for inpatient mental health treatment. The legislation has been …

https://chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-the-editor/2024/05/18/healthcare-protection-act-would-insure-patients-get-the-mental-health-treatment-they-need

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Governor Hochul Takes Action to Protect Public Health, Signs

(6 days ago) WebGovernor Kathy Hochul today signed a legislative package to protect public health in New York State. The six new laws will ensure state-regulated health plans …

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-takes-action-protect-public-health-signs-legislative-package-support-patients

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State Public Health Legislation Database - National Conference of …

(8 days ago) WebState Public Health Legislation Database. This database covers topics related to public health including infectious disease prevention and treatment, public …

https://www.ncsl.org/health/state-public-health-legislation-database

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Sen. Marshall Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Restore Due

(1 days ago) WebPartnering with our patients is at the heart of osteopathic medicine, and this legislation is integral in enabling physicians to uphold their commitment to practicing …

https://www.marshall.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sen-marshall-introduces-bipartisan-bicameral-bill-to-restore-due-process-rights-in-health-care/

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U.S. Global Health Legislation Tracker KFF

(Just Now) WebThis tracker provides a listing of global health-related legislation being considered by the 118th Congress (Jan. 3, 2023 – Jan. 3, 2025). Currently, there are …

https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/fact-sheet/u-s-global-health-legislation-tracker/

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Here are the health care laws that Texas lawmakers changed The …

(1 days ago) WebPregnant moms on Medicaid will get health care coverage for a year, patients will get more detailed billing and nurses will get help with school loans. No new …

https://www.texastribune.org/2023/06/08/texas-legislature-health-bills/

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More health care facilities would have to report abuse under new bill

(4 days ago) WebMore Illinois health care facilities would have to report patient abuse under new bill. State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, right, chats with State Rep. Steve Reick before the …

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/16/illinois-health-care-facilities-report-patient-abuse-new-bill/

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Patients with private insurance can face higher health costs at …

(8 days ago) WebThe new findings were based on an analysis of health insurance claims data from more than 4,000 hospitals in 49 states and Washington, D.C., from 2020 through …

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/private-insurers-patients-can-face-higher-health-costs-hospitals-rcna151951

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Health IT Legislation HealthIT.gov

(9 days ago) WebONC focuses on the following provisions as we implement the Cures Act: Section 4001: Health IT Usability. Section 4002 (a): Conditions of Certification. Section 4003 (b): …

https://www.healthit.gov/topic/laws-regulation-and-policy/health-it-legislation

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Congresswoman Brown Introduces U-FIGHT Act to Promote Early …

(8 days ago) WebWashington, D.C. – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) has introduced new legislation to encourage a new federal grant program for the detection and …

https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-brown-introduces-u-fight-act-promote-early-detection-treatment

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First Patient Begins Sickle Cell Gene Therapy That - The New …

(9 days ago) WebKendric Cromer, 12, the first commercial patient for Bluebird Bio’s gene therapy to cure his sickle cell disease, in the hospital as his bone marrow stem cells were …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/health/sickle-cell-cure-first.html

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NY State Senate Bill 2023-S9353 - The New York State Senate

(3 days ago) WebS T A T E O F N E W Y O R K _____ 9353 I N S E N A T E May 13, 2024 _____ Introduced by Sen. RIVERA -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to …

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S9353

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How to Treat a Patient Without His Consent - The New York Times

(7 days ago) WebDr. Jauhar is a cardiologist in New York who writes frequently about medical care and public health. Not long ago, I took care of a middle-aged man at my hospital …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/13/opinion/treatment-over-objection-medical-ethics.html

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The Benefits of AI in Healthcare IBM

(7 days ago) WebOne benefit the use of AI brings to health systems is making gathering and sharing information easier. AI can help providers keep track of patient data more …

https://www.ibm.com/think/insights/ai-healthcare-benefits

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Laws & Regulations HHS.gov

(2 days ago) WebFind laws and regulations on civil rights, privacy rights, research, fraud prevention and detection, freedom of information, tribal matters, employment, and more. Complaints & …

https://www.hhs.gov/regulations/index.html

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NC Republicans vote to ban masks in public — even for cancer …

(7 days ago) WebNorth Carolina Republicans Vote to Ban Masks in Public — Even for Cancer Patients. The North Carolina Senate voted along party lines to ban anyone wearing …

https://www.newsweek.com/north-carolina-senate-vote-masks-anti-health-1901894

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Lowell Community Health Center expands patient-care model

(5 days ago) WebThe Lowell Community Health Center team working to improve its patient care services to include a new walk-in patient area and a new pharmacy in its first-floor …

https://www.lowellsun.com/2024/05/18/lowell-community-health-center-expands-patient-care-model/

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