Rep. Guthrie and other House Republicans introduced legislation to end the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE).  

The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) released two new reports regarding Medicaid programs and the expansion of telehealth for behavioral health services.  

According to a recent study, telehealth reduces primary care spending, as it has been associated with lower department utilization and inpatient hospitalizations.  

According to a Health Affairs study, healthcare spending in 2021 was slower than in 2020, with a 2.7% increase percent. 

According to a recent report, Interventional cardiologists saw the biggest pay drop this year while OB-GYN saw the biggest pay increase.

CMS officials are pushing to align quality standards across government programs to spur greater investment in value-based care.  

The MGMA report highlighted the ongoing burden associated with prior authorization and the good faith estimates included in the No Surprises Act.

Lawmakers called for the institution to use existing authority and new funding to expand Medicare coverage for these disorders.

A recent BMJ study found that healthcare professionals’ burnout can lead to unsafe patient care and career disengagement. 

The PHE will expire on October 13 if not renewed. If renewed, the new deadline would be January 21, 2023.