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Telemedicine Prescribing of Controlled Substances

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Jan. 15 released a proposed rule on special registration for prescribing of controlled substances and a final rule on telemedicine prescribing of buprenorphine.
Telemedicine, Telehealth, Opioid Use Disorder, Access to Behavioral Health, Advocacy & Public Policy
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DEA and HHS Extend Waivers for Prescribing Controlled Substances Through Telemedicine

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Dec. 30 released a temporary rule extending for the fourth time waiver flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine.
Telemedicine, Prescription Drugs, Access to Behavioral Health, Opioid Use Disorder, Advocacy & Public Policy, Telehealth
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Tactical Brief: Technology-enabled Care | Care Delivery Transformation

Technology touches virtually every part of the health care system, and new technologies are revolutionizing how hospitals provide care. This brief takes a closer look into technology-enabled care. It explores key trends, innovations and learnings, and provides considerations for how hospitals can adopt technology that helps them advance their care delivery strategies.
Care Delivery Transformation, Leveraging Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telehealth
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Fact Sheet: Telehealth Waivers

At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government moved quickly to ensure hospitals and health systems were able to leverage telehealth services to respond efficiently and effectively to a wave of unprecedented need.
Telehealth
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Senate Deal Reached to End Government Shutdown

Over the weekend, senators reached a deal to reopen the government. The agreement includes a three-bill, full-year spending package for 1) the Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration, 2) the Legislative Branch, and 3) the Defense Department construction projects and the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as a short-term continuing resolution to extend funding for the rest of the government until Jan. 30, 2026.
Legislation and Legislative Advocacy, Medicaid DSH, Rural issues, Medicare, Telehealth, Hospital at Home, Cybersecurity, Workforce, Medicare Sequestration Payment Reductions
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CMS Issues CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Oct. 31 issued a final rule that updates physician fee schedule (PFS) payments for calendar year (CY) 2026.
Physician Fee Schedule (PFS)/MACRA/QPP, Outpatient Prospective Payment Systems (OPPS), Telehealth, Medicare, Ambulatory and Outpatient Care, Behavioral Health Care Delivery, Medicare, Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), Interoperability, Medicare Physician Payment
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UPDATED: Implications for Hospitals and Health Systems During a Government Shutdown

Over the past 15 days, the Senate has voted nine times on the House-passed continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding and health care waivers until Nov. 21.
Legislation and Legislative Advocacy, Advocacy Alliances, Medicaid DSH, Telehealth, Rural issues
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UPDATED: Implications for Hospitals and Health Systems During a Government Shutdown

Government funding and certain health care programs and waivers expired at midnight Sept. 30 as congressional leaders were unable to reach an agreement to keep the government funded.
Legislation and Legislative Advocacy, Advocacy & Public Policy, Medicaid DSH, Telehealth, Rural issues
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Update on Implications of the Government Shutdown on Day 1

A federal government shutdown began at midnight Sept. 30. The impact on health care is that government funding and certain health care programs and waivers expired.
Legislation and Legislative Advocacy, Advocacy & Public Policy, Hospital at Home, Telehealth, Medicaid DSH, Workforce
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House Releases Continuing Resolution to Fund Government, Extends Key Health Care Provisions

Today, the House Committee on Appropriations released the legislative text for a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through Nov. 21, 2025.
Legislation and Legislative Advocacy, Medicaid DSH, Rural issues, Medicare, Telehealth, Hospital at Home, Cybersecurity