Overview of the 340B Rebate Pilot Program
The Trump administration has officially approved eight drugmakers’ rebate plans for a controversial 340B drug discount pilot program launching January 1, 2025. This groundbreaking initiative, unveiled earlier this…
As the US federal government shutdown continues, I’m encountering military members who are having difficulty filling prescriptions for long-term medications. I’m certainly not an expert in how federal appropriations work, but most people on…
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The Looming Deadline and Its Impact
The healthcare industry stands at a critical crossroads as the September 30 expiration date for the CMS hospital-at-home waiver approaches, creating widespread confusion and anxiety among health system executives…
The “Meet Mark” Campaign Strategy
The pharmaceutical lobby has intensified its opposition to nonprofit health systems’ expanding use of the 340B Drug Discount program through a sophisticated advertising campaign. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of…
Introduction
The healthcare industry is facing a significant policy shift that could fundamentally alter how hospitals access discounted medications. With critical deadlines rapidly approaching, the American Hospital Association (AHA) has intensified its opposition to a…
Rising Trend of AMA Discharges
Medicare beneficiaries are increasingly choosing to discharge themselves from hospitals against medical advice (AMA), creating significant challenges for healthcare providers and the Medicare system. According to a comprehensive review by…
The Growing Crisis of Psychiatric ED Boarding
Psychiatric emergency department boarding has emerged as a critical healthcare crisis affecting vulnerable youth populations across the United States. Recent research reveals that more than one in 10…
Overview of the 340B Rebate Pilot Program
The Trump administration has introduced a controversial 340B rebate pilot program that is generating significant pushback from hospital and health system groups nationwide. This initiative represents a fundamental…
Coalition Forms AI Tiger Team
The Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) has launched an unprecedented fast-tracked initiative to revolutionize how artificial intelligence supports Medicaid work requirements implementation. This priority “tiger team” represents a groundbreaking approach…
Q2 Hospital Transaction Overview
Hospital dealmaking experienced a significant slowdown during the second quarter of 2025, with healthcare M&A activity reaching historically low levels. According to a comprehensive report from Kaufman Hall, only eight hospital…
