3 Key Health Policies In The Senate’s $1T Infrastructure Package

The Senate is poised to pass a roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package that will delay until 2026 a controversial Part D rebate rule. While most of the new funding in the package, the text for which was released Sunday, goes toward infrastructure projects such as new roads or information technology, there are several healthcare-related provisions that could impact the industry.

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In California, a Mix of Support and Resistance to New Vaccine Rules

Some of California’s staunchest vaccine resisters are state employees and health care workers, all of whom will be required to get vaccinated or undergo testing starting next month.

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Insurers Push Back On CMS’ Proposals To Extend ACA Open Enrollment, Bring Back Standardized Plans

Insurers pushed back at the Biden administration’s efforts to extend the Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment period by another month and require them to post standardized plan options.

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Virus Surge Upends Plans For Getting Workers Back To Offices

The resurgent coronavirus and return of mask recommendations are hampering corporate America’s plans to get back to normalcy.

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More Businesses Mandating Vaccines, But Are Employees On Board?

Despite Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidance allowing employers to require vaccination for their workers and big moves from some trendsetting corporate leaders, legal and compliance executives generally remain uncertain when it comes to vaccine mandates. A new survey by Gartner Inc. suggests a reason. The survey found that while litigation risk was the top concern ...

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Paycheck Protection Program News: New Portal Will Allow Small Businesses To Apply Directly For PPP Loan Forgiveness

Millions of small businesses could soon see a simplified loan forgiveness application process after receiving funds to keep paying workers and stay afloat amid the COVID pandemic. The Small Business Administration announced Wednesday that it’s launching a new portal for small businesses to apply directly for Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness through the agency. This comes as only ...

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