RECENT ANALYSIS
House Subcommittee Reviews Tax-Exempt Status and Accountability of Nonprofit Hospitals
The House Ways and Means (W&M) Subcommittee on Oversight convened a hearing to discuss the tax-exempt status of hospitals. Lawmakers and witnesses discussed concerns about whether current IRS requirements and reporting mechanisms sufficiently ensure that hospitals deliver meaningful services to their communities, especially in rural and underserved areas. Democrats also highlighted the impact of proposed federal health care policy changes… (Eisen, September 16, 2025) #Hospitals, #Rural Health
Dr. Monarez Defends Vaccines and Her Integrity; Describes Political Influence at CDC
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing with former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) leaders to discuss recent events at the CDC and implications for child health. The witnesses included the former CDC Director, Dr. Susan Monarez, and Dr. Debra Houry, who was the Chief Medical Officer at the CDC until she resigned when Dr. Monarez was fired…. (McClurg, September 17, 2025) #Pediatrics, #Prevention, #Program Integrity, #Public Health, #Transparency
Agency Recommends CMS Revise Budget Neutrality Policy for Section 1115 Demonstration Waivers
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report highlighting increased federal Medicaid spending and recommending revisions to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) budget neutrality policy. Section 1115 demonstrations allow states to test new ways of delivering care under the condition that they remain “budget neutral,” meaning federal spending cannot exceed what it would have been under traditional Medicaid…. (Eisen, September 17, 2025) #Health Equity, #Waivers