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Washington Highlights

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AAMC Submits Comments to Republican Ways and Means Committee Tax Teams

The AAMC sent a letter to Ways and Means Committee Republicans in response to efforts to examine tax provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

  • Oct. 18, 2024

Washington Highlights is a weekly newsletter that provides updates on the latest legislative and regulatory activities affecting medical schools, teaching hospitals, and their patients and communities.

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AAMC Joins Letter in Urging Tax-Exempt Status for Higher Education Institutions

The AAMC joined a letter with other members of the higher education community to Republican Ways and Means Committee Tax Teams.

  • Oct. 18, 2024
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AAMC Joins Amicus Brief Supporting EMTALA in Idaho Abortion Case

The AAMC joined an amicus brief urging 9th Circuit’s affirmance of a preliminary injunction against an Idaho abortion based on EMTALA.

  • Oct. 18, 2024
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AAMC Responds to CMS IPPS RFI on Program Newness

The AAMC provided additional comments in response to an RFI published in the FY 2025 IPPS final rule.

  • Oct. 18, 2024
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AAMC Joins Amicus Brief Urging Affirmance in Florida Gender-Affirming Care Case

The AAMC joined over 20 organizations urging the 11th Circuit to affirm an injunction against Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for patients under 18.

  • Oct. 11, 2024
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CMS Issues 2026 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Proposed Rule

The CMS proposed policies for the insurance exchanges, including changes to risk adjustment methodology and increased enforcement against broker fraud.

  • Oct. 11, 2024
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MedPAC Discusses Medicare Advantage, Findings from Focus Groups

MedPAC met Oct. 10 and 11 to discuss Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits, post-acute care, and findings from beneficiary and provider focus groups.

  • Oct. 11, 2024

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AAMC Joins Group Letter Requesting Robust Funding for NSF in FY25

The AAMC joined other members of the Coalition for National Science Funding in requesting robust funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF) in FY 2025.

  • Oct. 11, 2024
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Johnson & Johnson Withdraws Proposed 340B Rebate Model

After HRSA sent a second letter threatening enforcement action, Johnson & Johnson withdrew its proposed rebate model for two 340B drugs.

  • Oct. 4, 2024
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CMS Issues Interim Final Rule Withdrawing Low Wage Index Policy for FY25

In an interim final rule on the FY 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System, the CMS withdrew its low wage index policy for fiscal year 2025.

  • Oct. 4, 2024
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