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(June 2, 2026) - As Congress returns to Washington, shifting political dynamics in the Senate are reshaping the legislative landscape. While major partisan initiatives face increasing uncertainty, opportunities may emerge for broadly supported health care priorities, including several measures important to Kansas hospitals.
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(June 2, 2026) - The CMS ACA Marketplace final rule contains several provisions that could affect Kansas hospitals.
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(June 2, 2026) - CMS has released the 2026 Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs proposed rule. The proposed rule builds on previous final rules.
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(June 2, 2026) - A key KHA federal priority advanced last week as the Senate unanimously passed legislation to extend the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program for five years.
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(May 6, 2026) - The Department of Homeland Security has reversed its previous policy freezing visa renewals and updates for more than 27,000 physicians currently in the United States.
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(May 6, 2026) - The finalized definition will exclude many health care programs from a higher student loan limit.
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(April 28, 2026) - Sen. Roger Marshall and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse have introduced bipartisan legislation to reform Medicare Advantage prior authorization and reduce administrative burden.
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(April 28, 2026) - House Ways and Means members heard from health system CEOs today on rising health care costs and affordability challenges. Hospital leaders emphasized workforce shortages, increasing expenses, and the need for balanced policy solutions that preserve access to care.
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(April 16, 2026) - CMS proposes that health plans comply with electronic prior authorizations for prescription drugs and make decisions within 24-72 hours.
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(April 16, 2026) - CMS proposes to create a mandatory bundled payment model for all non-TEAM PPS hospitals beginning in 2027, covering various joint replacement procedures.
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