Health Policy in Transit Archives | National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:05:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/wp-content/uploads/Favicon_NAH.png Health Policy in Transit Archives | National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions 32 32 Health Policy in Transit: July Health Policy Updates https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/health-policy-in-transit-july-health-policy-updates/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=20577 Download the full Health Policy in Transit document below to learn more.

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]]> Health Policy in Transit: From Capitol Hill to the Workplace: May Health Policy Updates https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/health-policy-in-transit-from-capitol-hill-to-the-workplace-may-health-policy-updates/ Fri, 23 May 2025 20:08:08 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=20116 It’s been a busy few weeks on Capitol Hill, with significant developments that could reshape the landscape for employer-sponsored health plans. From a sweeping prescription drug pricing executive order to […]

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]]> Health Policy in Transit:  What President Trump’s Executive Order on Drug Pricing Means for Employers https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/health-policy-in-transit-what-president-trumps-executive-order-on-drug-pricing-means-for-employers/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:16:23 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=19774 President Trump signed an executive order on April 15, 2025 aimed at lowering prescription drug prices and increasing PBM transparency, among other items. While a significant portion of the order […]

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]]> Health Policy in Transit:  End-of-Year Funding Bill and Next Steps in January  https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/health-policy-in-transit-end-of-year-funding-bill-and-next-steps-in-january/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:52:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=18103 On December 21, Congress passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) and sent it to President Biden for his signature, averting a looming federal government shutdown. This legislation extends federal government funding […]

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]]> Russell DuBose Capitol Hill Testimony https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/path-to-lower-cost-higher-quality-healthcare/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 22:29:53 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=16173 On Tuesday, April 16, at 10:15 a.m. (ET), the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), held a hearing titled: “ERISA’s 50th Anniversary: the Path to […]

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]]> Mental Health Parity Regulations Update https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/mental-health-parity-regulations-update/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 21:35:40 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=14050 This Health Policy in Transit addresses the July 25, 2023, proposed rules and additional guidance on compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act set forth by the […]

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]]> Federal Litigation on ACA’s Requirement to Cover Preventive Services – May 2023 Update  https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/federal-litigation-on-acas-requirement-to-cover-preventive-services-may-2023-update/ Tue, 23 May 2023 20:03:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=12747 This Health Policy in Action is an addendum to the April 11, 2023, issue.

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]]> End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/end-of-covid-19-public-health-emergency/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:16:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8827 In late January 2023, President Biden announced his intention for the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) to end on May 11, 2023. The termination of the PHE has many implications […]

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]]> Proposed PBM Legislation Falls Short https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/proposed-pbm-legislation-falls-short/ Wed, 15 Feb 2023 21:08:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8819 The Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act (S. 127) introduced in the Senate on January 26, 2023 raises significant concerns. This legislation was drafted without the input of the plan sponsor […]

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]]> HPIT: Year-End Federal Mental Health Legislation https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/hpit-year-end-federal-mental-health-legislation/ Wed, 14 Dec 2022 20:57:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8806 A bill was introduced in November 2022 to address inaccurate healthcare provider listings or “ghost networks” and create stronger enforcement standards to protect those seeking mental health care. In addition, […]

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]]> Federal Litigation on ACA’s Requirement to Cover Preventive Services https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/federal-litigation-on-acas-requirement-to-cover-preventive-services/ Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:23:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8841 This Health Policy in Transit explains a recent federal district court ruling regarding coverage of preventive care services recommended by the US Preventive Services Task Force. Under a provision of […]

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]]> Health Policy in Transit – Surprise Billing Final Regulations https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/health-policy-in-transit-surprise-billing-final-regulations/ Fri, 26 Aug 2022 20:40:23 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8845 This Health Policy in Transit summarizes the No Surprises Act final rules that were issued by HHS, DOL, and Treasury on Friday, August 19, 2022. These final rules clarify and […]

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]]> Health Policy in Transit – Prescription Drug Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/health-policy-in-transit-prescription-drug-provisions-in-the-inflation-reduction-act-of-2022/ Fri, 19 Aug 2022 20:41:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8849 This Health Policy in Transit is a high-level summary of the prescription drug provisions contained in the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law earlier this week. It also […]

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]]> Health Policy in Transit Employer-Sponsored Coverage Post-Roe https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/health-policy-in-transit-employer-sponsored-coverage-post-roe/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 20:52:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8875 In Q1 of 2022, risk of PTSD spiked again, commensurate with ongoing uncertainty around the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. According to the latest Mental Health Index: U.S. Worker […]

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]]> Transparency Requirements in the Consolidated Appropriations Act https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/transparency-requirements-in-the-consolidated-appropriations-act/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:22:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=8948 The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury releasedthe Transparency in Coverage (TiC) Final Rules on November 12, 2020. The TiC Final Rulesset forth requirements for […]

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]]> Health Policy in Transit: Anti-Competitive Contracting Legislation https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/health-policy-in-transit-anti-competitive-contracting-legislation/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 23:05:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9050 The post Health Policy in Transit: Anti-Competitive Contracting Legislation appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Health Policy in Transit – April 2021 Edition https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/health-policy-in-transit-april-2021-edition/ Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:56:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9433 Attach is the latest Health Policy in Transit.  The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Section 203 of Title II of Division BB) entitled, Strengthening Parity in Mental Health and Substance Use […]

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]]> Health Policy in Transit – March 2021 Edition https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/health-policy-in-transit-march-2021-edition/ Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:07:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9480 On March 11, 2021 President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. While health care was not a major focus […]

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]]> Health Policy in Transit – February 2021 Edition https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/health-policy-in-transit-february-2021-edition/ Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:16:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9519 The post Health Policy in Transit – February 2021 Edition appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

]]> Surprise Billing included in $900 Billion COVID Relief and Appropriations Legislation https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/surprise-billing-included-in-900-billion-covid-relief-and-appropriations-legislation/ Wed, 23 Dec 2020 17:24:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9549 This week Congress approved and the President is expected to sign a bill to fund the federal government through the end of the current fiscal year (September 30, 2021). The […]

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]]> Latest Health Policy in Transit – Mental Health Parity Revisited https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/resources/latest-health-policy-in-transit-mental-health-parity-revisited/ Mon, 29 Apr 2019 17:11:00 +0000 https://www.nationalalliancehealth.org/?post_type=resources&p=9119 The post Latest Health Policy in Transit – Mental Health Parity Revisited appeared first on National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions.

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