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Rebecca Farley

Trio of Fiscal Issues to Converge at End of Year; Debt Limit Questions Resurface

Political observers in Washington this week felt a sense of déjà vu in the wake of comments by House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) about the [...]

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Supreme Court May Hand Down ACA Ruling During Hill Day; Get Expert Insights June 25

The Supreme Court this year held hearings on one of the most historic cases in decades: a challenge by 26 states to the constitutionality of [...]

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Overview: Proposed Federal Rules for Increased Medicaid Payment for Primary Care Providers

On Wednesday, May 9, 2012, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released proposed language for implementing the Medicaid primary care rate increase under [...]

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A Look at Healthcare Reform Readiness for 2012

Infosys Public Services surveyed health plans and provider organizations about their thoughts on key imperatives for health reform readiness in 2012. The results are displayed [...]

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Video Illustrates Impact of State and Local Budget Cuts on People with Disabilities

As states continue to grapple with the effects of the recession, many have been forced to cut services. This documentary from Milestone in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, [...]

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Making an Impact in a Tough Election Year: Insights from Senator Gordon H. Smith at Hill Day 2012

Have you ever felt that political polarization in Congress makes it hard to get your message through? If you have, you’re not alone. This year [...]

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House Votes to Replace 2013 Automatic Cuts with $315B in Spending Reductions

Today, the House approved legislation that would cut $315 billion from social programs in 2013. The legislation is House Republicans’ response to the $72 billion [...]

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Labor Department Releases FAQs on Mental Health Parity Compliance

The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has posted a set of frequently asked questions and answers on implementation of the Mental Health [...]

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Two National Council Members Win CMS Health Care Innovation Grant for Integration Programs

This week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced the first 26 Health Care Innovation grants that have been awarded, including  to two National [...]

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HHS Issues Proposed Guidance on Medicaid Pay Bump for Primary Care Services

The Department of Health and Human Services has released a proposed rule outlining the approach it intends to take in implementing a temporary Medicaid physician [...]

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