RECENT ANALYSIS
Senate Democrats Inquire About Rumored TEFAP Cancellations
25 Democratic and Independent Senators, led by Ranking Member of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), sent a letter to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) inquiring about reports that previously approved funding in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) was cancelled.TEFAP provides assistance to food banks and other emergency food providers by helping purchase food deliveries. The senators… (McClurg, March 28, 2025) #Nutrition
Paragon Institute Releases New Report Targeting Provider Taxes Amidst National Advocacy Pushback Against Medicaid Cuts
Nationwide efforts in opposition to Medicaid cuts continue as Senators and Representatives return to Washington with three weeks of session planned before recessing again. While members continue to hear from concerned citizens and groups about potential cuts, Energy and Commerce Chair Brett Guthrie recently stated that he is confident House Republicans can make significant spending cuts without impacting Medicaid benefits…. (Marceno, March 27, 2025) #Affordable Care Act, #Insurance Reform, #Primary Care, #Public Health
Department Launches Deregulatory Task Force; Request Comments by May 26 on State and Federal Regulations that Pose Barriers to Competition in Health Care Markets
The Department of Justice (DOJ) launched the Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force within its Antitrust Division to identify and advocate for the elimination of state and federal regulations that hinder free market competition. The initiative aims to remove regulatory barriers that unnecessarily burden businesses, increase costs for consumers, and limit market entry for new competitors. This aligns with President Trump’s Executive… (Colocho, March 27, 2025) #Hospitals, #Physicians, #Quality