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Extension of Federal Rural Health Grant Program Signed Into Law
On January 5, 2023, President Biden signed the State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2022 (the “Act”) into law. The Act reauthorizes grants awarded to state offices of rural health for improving health care in rural areas through fiscal year 2027. The prior law requires recipients of grants to use the funds … Continued
The Problems With UPMC
On January 19, 2023, the American Economic Liberties Project[1] released the report “Critical Condition: How UPMC’s Monopoly Power Harms Workers and Patients” (the “Report”). The Report addresses the problems with UPMC and the consequences to its workers and patients. According to the Report, “[i]n the last ten years alone, UPMC used a relentless string of … Continued
No Surprises Act (NSA) Outcomes: Who Will and Won’t Be Paying More for Health Coverage in 2023
As healthcare inflation continues into 2023, medical providers are increasing their fees to maintain revenues. This financially impacts most employers and plan participants who can expect to pay more for health coverage and provider services this new year. According to a recent survey and analysis conducted by AHIP, during the first three quarters of 2022, … Continued