The Trump administration and the 119th parliament are likely to save several trillion dollars in the next year. Medical expenses occupy a considerable part of obligatory expenditure, so it will be a major part of cost reduction efforts. At the top of the list is Medicade. Proposals can be in all scope, from changes in the tax rules of Medicade providers to qualification requirements, per capita, and labor requirements. Medicing is likely to be reduced. President Trump has not considered a reduction in media care benefits, but has been considering payment policies, such as neutral payment reforms, 340B reforms, and…
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Recent US elections have had a major impact on the healthcare industry, urging industry leaders to reconsider strategies and daily work. At the annual “Healthcare Business” meeting of Miami Herbert Business School held on January 24, 2025, the influence of elections such as home care, hospital systems, payers, etc. Chart Chart A. I will move forward. The conference emphasized the need for collaboration, innovative solutions, and strategic leadership in addressing future issues. The speaker emphasizes the need for a collaboration for the entire healthcare spectrum to utilize the progress of technology, secure sustainable medical funds and deal with systematic issues…
The outlook for federal antitrust enforcement remains bleak at best due to uncertainty about the new federal HSR rules, merger guidelines, and whether existing enforcement measures are. However, the predictions for national antitrust enforcement are much clearer, especially in regards to the healthcare industry. State antitrust enforcement officials have played a more active role in recent years, and the antitrust division of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or the Department of Justice (DOJ) is subject to potential anti-competitive conduct or business. They take the lead in investigating combinations. It can be seen at the state level. Given the local nature…
President's Day is a short week After the president's long weekend, the house will finish the session this week. The Senate is in session and focuses on the nomination and potential floor action for the budget resolution reported last week by the Senate Budget Committee. This week, the Senate's Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs will hold a hearing for Dan Bishop, who has been appointed deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget. Healthcare could certainly be a topic raised at hearings. What we haven't seen yet this week is whether there are any additional steps towards…
As expected, following the end of the Federal Trade Commission's proposed rules prohibit non-competitors from employers, the state has stepped up efforts to limit non-competitive agreements. In 2024, Pennsylvania reported that it had passed a fair contract under the Healthcare Workers Act that barred the enforcement of certain non-competitive contracts entered into by healthcare workers and employers. Currently, Louisiana, Maryland and Indiana are on a list of states that limit or attempt to restrict the use of non-competitive contracts in the healthcare industry. Louisiana On January 1, 2025, Act No. 273 (F/K/A Senate Bill 165) (“ACT”) became effective with the…
On March 15, 2025, President Trump signed an ongoing resolution to avoid government closures, including a crucial six-month extension of Medicare Telehealth flexibility until September 30, 2025. This is a positive development, but it highlights the continued uncertainty surrounding Medicare's long-term telehealth policy. This is an issue that Congress must address with a more permanent solution. The healthcare industry is increasingly underscoring the need for long-term planning, investment in telehealth infrastructure, and certainty of regulations to support sustained access to care for Medicare beneficiaries. What does extension mean for providers? Medicare providers will continue to operate under existing telehealth flexibility…
Several state bills occurred during the 89th regular session of the Texas Legislature that ended on June 2, 2025, affecting the healthcare industry. This GT alert provides an overview of these bills and effective dates. HB 2254 – Insurance companies and healthcare providers can enter into healthcare service contract arrangements HB 2254 allows health insurance plans to enter into contracts for primary care services using service fee arrangements, risk sharing arrangements, surrender arrangements, or any combination of these models. However, primary care physicians and physician groups do not need to enter into such arrangements, and the insurance company may not…
Written by Colin A. Young | Statehouse News Service Recognizing Massachusetts' history while also looking to the future, Gov. Maura Healey evaluated the state's strengths and challenges in a speech Thursday night that focused on continuing past efforts rather than announcing new ones. At the beginning of his second State of the Union address, the governor referenced the events in Lexington and Concord 250 years ago this April that led to the American Revolution, saying, “It's time again for Massachusetts to lead the nation and the world.'' ” he declared. It is also an opportunity to “know our past, understand…
Medical dramas often draw in audiences with intense emergencies and heroic doctors. But, in such dramatic shows, the drama is prioritized over facts. The doctors in Grey’s Anatomy , House , and The Good Doctor perform surgeries and diagnose new diseases every day and in a nick of time, which does not happen in the real world. The real-life healthcare scenario involves teams of nurses, technicians, and many more who play crucial roles. Here is a list of 19 things these medical dramas tend to get wrong about the healthcare industry. 19) Instant Diagnoses Hugh Laurie in House |…
Washington -Today, David Baradao House of Representatives has co -led the Healthcare Labor Innovation Law and Healthcare Labor Innovation, a law that deals with the lack of healthcare labor in an unreasonable community. “Rising costs and sustainable labor will make it difficult for health centers to provide important services in rural communities such as Central Valley,” said Barada. “Investing in labor development is important to be able to access medical experts who need these communities. To recruit and maintain next -generation medical experts to serve our regions. I am proud to be able to support this ultra -party effort to…