Legislation

How Will the Dole Act Transform Veterans' Healthcare and Benefits?
Care How Will the Dole Act Transform Veterans' Healthcare and Benefits?

The Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act proposes significant reforms aimed at enhancing the quality of life for veterans by modernizing the VA system, focusing on timely access to healthcare, mental health support, combating homelessness, and improving

New Jersey Strengthens Preparedness for Future Public Health Crises
Care New Jersey Strengthens Preparedness for Future Public Health Crises

In the wake of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic that claimed over 37,000 lives, New Jersey is rigorously enhancing its capacity to respond to future public health emergencies. Building on the hard-earned lessons from the pandemic, the state is committed to overhauling its strategies, policies, and

Is the Treaty Principles Bill Undermining Māori Rights and Equity?
Care Is the Treaty Principles Bill Undermining Māori Rights and Equity?

The "Treaty Principles Bill," introduced into the New Zealand Parliament on 7 November 2024, proposes a radical reinterpretation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi). This Bill intends to redefine the principles of the Treaty, potentially altering decades of established law

What Are the Latest Extensions in Telehealth Legislation and Rules?
Technology What Are the Latest Extensions in Telehealth Legislation and Rules?

The recent legislative and regulatory changes in telehealth have introduced significant updates that impact both healthcare providers and patients. These modifications aim to extend the flexibilities originally introduced during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), ensuring the continued

Bipartisan Government Funding Deal Targets PBM Reforms and Telehealth
Public Policy Bipartisan Government Funding Deal Targets PBM Reforms and Telehealth

The recent bipartisan agreement reached by legislators to fund the federal government includes significant provisions impacting healthcare. This stopgap funding bill, released on a Tuesday, primarily focuses on healthcare reforms, particularly targeting the role and business practices of pharmacy

Will Telehealth Access for Medicare Patients Decline After 2024?
Technology Will Telehealth Access for Medicare Patients Decline After 2024?

As 2024 draws to a close, the impending expiration of telehealth flexibilities looms, potentially reversing transformative changes made during the COVID-19 pandemic. These adjustments significantly expanded telehealth capabilities, especially within the Medicare system, and their lapse could result

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