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4th Circuit upholds block on West Virginia’s 340B law

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit March 31 upheld a preliminary injunction issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of West Virginia blocking the state from enforcing S.B. 325, its law requiring drug companies to provide access to 340B drug discounts to purchases through contract pharmacies.

SAMHSA advisory addresses ways to close care gaps in behavioral health service deserts 

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released an advisory examining innovative solutions to close gaps in behavioral health care deserts.
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Rural Health News Update July 18, 2024

The following is a compilation of recent news from the AHA and its Rural Health Services team, whose focus is to ensure that rural hospitals’ and health systems’ unique needs are national priorities.

CMS launches ASPIRE Model for youth in Medicaid, CHIP with complex medical, behavioral health needs

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center yesterday announced the launch of a new model under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program for children and youth up to age 21 who either have or are at risk of developing complex medical and behavioral needs.
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Rural Health News Update February 27, 2026

Rural Health News Update for February 27, 2026.
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Rural Health Update Newsletters

AHA Rural Health Update is a compilation of news from the AHA and its Rural Health Services team. Update provides constituents with a synopsis of breaking news on key issues targeted to rural providers.

CMS accepting comments on data collection requirements for Medicare Advantage plans, Part D sponsors

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking comments by May 11 on its proposed revisions to data reporting requirements for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans, according to a Paperwork Reduction Act listing.

MedPAC releases March 2026 report to Congress

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission March 12 released its March 2026 report to Cong
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Hospitals Face Increased Costs of Caring for Patients

This week, the AHA released an updated Costs of Caring report, which provides a data-driven assessment of the structural drivers of hospital care cost growth.

CMS guidance reinforces roles of organ procurement organizations and hospitals in organ procurement, transplantation

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services March 11 issued guidance to state survey agency directors clarifying and reinforcing the roles and responsibilities of organ procurement organizations and hospitals in organ procurement and transplantation.