Executive Summary Introduction On May 22, 2025, the House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill – referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” – which includes many key provisions relating to health care policy. While the proposed changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act garner more public attention, the additional changes … Continue reading
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION Access to primary care is a key component of achieving the best possible health outcomes for both individuals and communities. Primary care providers (PCPs) foster steady relationships with their patients and serve as a consistent source of care, which is essential for prevention, early detection, and management of diseases and chronic conditions. … Continue reading
Executive Summary Introduction On March 15, 2025, President Trump signed a continuing resolution (CR) passed by Congress, which extends Medicare telehealth flexibilities through the end of September. These flexibilities –originally introduced via regulatory modifications and waivers in the wake of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) – allow all Medicare beneficiaries the option to access … Continue reading
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION Effective on March 17, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will amend Regulation V, which implements provisions from the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). This rule will place a “restriction on sharing of medical information,” between patients, health care providers, and credit stakeholders. In essence, this rule will prevent the sharing … Continue reading
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