Washington Report Articles
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced its final decision on a coverage policy that will limit patient access to beta-amyloid positron emissiontomography imaging.
The Drug Quality and Security Act (H.R. 3204) that provides uniform, nationwide standards for both pharmacy compounding and drug tracking was enacted into law in November.
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recognized more than 900 Champions for Coverage organizations nationwide in September.
In June 2013, the Obama administration launched the consumer-focused HealthCare.gov website and the 24-hour call center in an effort to help Americans successfully navigate the Health Insurance Marketplace.
The Department of Health and Human Services and Young Invincibles launched a video contest to inform young people about health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
The National Governors Association reports states are pursuing policies intended to reduce healthcare costs, enhance outcomes and improve access to care for children and pregnant women.
In July, 22013, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $32 million in grants to help identify and enroll uninsured children who are eligible for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Approximately 1,200 health centers and 9,000 service delivery sites nationwide will receive $150 million in new funding from the Obama administration.
24 states andWashington,D.C., have selected a benchmark insurance plan that will determine what health insurance providers must cover in health plans sold in state exchanges and individual and small-group markets.
In March 2013, the U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services announced a final rule that provides funding for states that expand Medicaid.
In the three years the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been in effect, approximately 71 million Americans in private health insurance plans received coverage for at least one free preventive healthcare service.
Congress is reviewing the Personalize Your Care Act, bipartisan legislation to provide Medicare and Medicaid coverage for voluntary advance-care planning consultations.