Primers

HHS Proposes Rule Endorsing Nondiscriminatory Gender Equity

by Jacqueline DiChiara

The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) handling of civil rights matters is under fresh review. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), seeking to advance health equity under the ACA,...

HHS Launches Health Care Payment Learning and Action Network

by Jacqueline DiChiara

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell met with President Obama to launch the Health Care Payment Learning and Action Network. An estimated 2800 payers, providers,...

HHS: Medicare Part B Premiums, Deductibles Staying the Same

by Elizabeth Snell

Healthcare costs are often a top concern for providers and patients. However, one expense is remaining the same for the second year in a row. Next year’s Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles...