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An Update from Federal Officials on Efforts to Combat COVID-19” 10:00 a.m. May 12 COVID-19 Variants and Evolving Research Needs” 10:00 a.m. House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Health: “Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2022 HHS Budget” 10:30 a.m. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Hearing: “ Supporting Disabled Veterans: The State of Claims Processing During and After COVID-19” 3:00 p.m. May 13 House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Hea...

House Energy and Commerce to Hold Hearing on Drug Pricing Legislation Senate Senators Thune and Carper Reintroduce Bill on Chronic Disease Management Administration Biden Administration to Divert Raw Materials for COVID-19 Vaccine and Provide Other Supplies to India CDC Issues New Guidance for Vaccinated Americans FDA Panel Votes to Keep Tecentriq on the Market FDA to Propose Menthol Ban in Next Year HHS Will Distribute $1 Billion for Community Health Centers HHS Removes Some Prescribing Barri...

Examining Our COVID-19 Response: Using Lessons Learned to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders” 10:00 a.m. Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Hearing: “Addressing Health Disparities in Indian Country: Review of the Indian Health Service’s COVID Response and Future Needs” 10:00 a.m. Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Hearing: “VA Telehea...

House Passes Eight Health Care Bills House Members Divided on Fentanyl Analogue Scheduling Rep. Kevin Brady to Retire Senate Bipartisan Bill Would Require Cost-Free Breast Cancer Diagnostic Tests Senators Ask HHS Secretary Becerra to Enforce Hospital Price Transparency Rule Administration HHS Secretary Becerra Approves Illinois Waiver for One-Year Postpartum Coverage HHS to Roll Back Title X “Gag Rule” HHS Secretary Becerra Confirms That Department Will Have Feedback Process on Surprise Bil...

Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in healthcare regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies, and analyses; and other health policy news. Week in Review Highlight of the Week: This week, CMS issued its proposed FY 2022 payment updates for inpatient psychiatric and rehabilitation facilities, hospice, and skilled nursing facilities. Read more about the updates and oth...