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FDA announces labeling changes to opioid pain medications 

The Food and Drug Administration July 31 announced that it is requiring safety label changes to all opioid pain medications to further emphasize and explain the risks associated with long-term use.

Senate committee advances appropriations bill

The Senate Appropriations Committee July 31 advanced the fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and other agencies by a bipartisan 26-3 vote. The bill provides approximately $197 billion in discretionary funding.

HHS announces new 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program

The Department of Health and Human Services today issued a

CMS announces new prior authorization program pilot

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services June 27 announced the rollout of a 6-year technology-enabled prior authorization program pilot.

AHA participates in roundtable with CMS administrator at AtlantiCare in NJ

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz, M.D., July 19 visited AtlantiCare health system in New Jersey, making stops at its medical facilities, regional educational institutions and community outreach sites

CBO projects OBBBA to increase uninsured by 10 million, federal deficit by $3.4 trillion

The Congressional Budget Office today released its estimate of the budgetary effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as enacted. CBO projects the law will increase the number of people without insurance by 10 million in 2034, as well as increase the budget deficit by $3.4 trillion over the 2025-2034 period relative to CBO’s 2025 baseline.

Analysis finds ACA Marketplace insurers to propose 15% median premium increase for 2026

Health Insurance Marketplace insurers will propose a median premium increase of 15% for 2026, according to an analysis of preliminary rate filings published July 18 by the Peterson Center on Healthcare and KFF.

CMS issues letters to states on oversight of Medicaid, CHIP eligibility and certain demonstration authorities

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 17 issued two letters to states regarding policies on continuous eligibility and workforce initiatives.

Use AHA advocacy resources ahead of May 13 House committee markups 

The House committees with jurisdiction over Medicaid and other health care programs have announced they will begin marking up their portions of the budget reconciliation bill May 13. The House Energy and Commerce Committee has been instructed to reduce deficits by $880 billion, indicating that significant Medicaid cuts are being considered.