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AHA files briefs in defense of Louisiana's 340B contract pharmacy law

The AHA April 18 filed friend-of-the-court briefs in three cases in support of Louisiana's 340B contract pharmacy law that prohibits drug companies from denying hospitals the same 340B discounts for drugs dispensed at community pharmacies that would be provided via in-house pharmacies.

Minnesota court dismisses PhRMA lawsuit challenging state 340B law

A Minnesota state court April 15 dismissed a lawsuit filed by PhRMA challenging the state’s law protecting 340B pricing for contract pharmacy arrangements.

White House issues executive order on drug pricing

The White House April 15 released an executive order directing federal agencies to undertake a broad range of tasks aimed at reducing the costs of prescription drugs.

CMS issues hospital IPPS proposed rule for FY 2026 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 11 issued a proposed rule that would increase Medicare inpatient prospective payment system rates by a net 2.4% in fiscal year 2026, compared with FY 2025, for hospitals that are meaningful users of electronic health records and submit quality measure data. 

Inpatient psychiatric facilities rule would increase payments by 2.4%

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 11 issued a proposed rule for the inpatient psychiatric facility prospective payment system for fiscal year 2026.

CMS proposes 2.6% payment update for IRFs 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 11 released the fiscal year 2026 proposed rule for inpatient rehabilitation facilities.

CMS releases FY 2026 proposed rule for long-term care hospitals

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 11 proposed increasing the long-term care hospital standard rate payments by 2.2% in fiscal year 2026 relative to FY 2025.

CMS proposes 2.8% payment update for SNFs 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 11 issued a proposed rule for the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system for fiscal year 2026.

CMS releases final rule for 2026 Medicare Advantage, prescription drug plans 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 4 finalized changes to the Medicare Advantage and prescription drug programs for contract year 2026.

AHA calls on MedPAC to act on physician fee schedule payments following recommendations 

The AHA today urged the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission to take specific actions on physician fee schedule payments following recommendations the commission made during its March meeting.