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(Jan. 29, 2026) - KHA requests member feedback on a CMS request for information to strengthen the domestic supply chain, which could lead to a “Secure American Medical Supplies” designation for hospitals.
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(Jan. 29, 2026) - CMS has released its CY 2027 advance notice of updates for MA and Part D aimed at improving care value and program integrity. KHA is reviewing the proposals and encourages members to share feedback as we prepare formal comments.
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(Jan. 29, 2026) - Congress is nearing tomorrow's deadline to extend the Federal budget, but agency funding debates could derail the process.
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(Dec. 16, 2025) - The House and Senate continue to negotiate on ACA subsidy and health care policy bills.
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(Dec. 3, 2025) - CMS finalized a 2.6 percent OPPS rate increase, expanded site-neutral payment reductions for drug administration services, and strengthened price transparency requirements, including disclosure of actual dollar values
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(Dec. 3, 2025) - CMS has repealed the staffing mandate for long-term care facilities that had been paused by the OBBBA.
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(Nov. 20, 2025) - Members of the KHA executive committee visited the Kansas congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. this week.
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(Nov. 13, 2025) - Last night, President Trump signed the continuing resolution passed by the House and Senate, bringing the partial government shutdown to an end.
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(Oct. 28, 2025) - As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, potential momentum is building for bipartisan solutions on issues like the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits. The Senate continues to look at other issues including a hearing on the 340B program last week.
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(Sept. 30, 2025) - A government shutdown in 2025 will be different that the last shutdown in 2018-2019 due to the health care extenders that characterize the post-COVID environment.
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