Healthcare Policy Roundup: Stay Informed with Holland & Knight Health Dose

Holland & Knight Health Dose is a weekly publication that offers legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders informed about developments in Washington, D.C. that affect the health sector. In this edition, the topics covered include the FAA Reauthorization, the House passing the Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing Act, the Senate Committee on Finance releasing a discussion draft on drug shortages, and the House Ways and Means Committee preparing to mark up legislation to extend telehealth waivers.

Additionally, there will be hearings on administrative and regulatory burdens in healthcare. Last week, there were hearings on cybersecurity threats, Medicaid and long-term services and supports, maternal mortality, and workforce diversity. The Medicare and Social Security Trustees have released their annual reports, and the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury have released cost-sharing FAQs.

HHS has also released draft guidance for the second cycle of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. The FDA has released the Laboratory Developed Test Final Rule, and the DACA health coverage rule has been finalized. MACPAC appointments are also in the news.

To stay updated on these topics and more, be sure to read Holland & Knight Health Dose in full.