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WHITE HOUSE UPDATE

Wednesday, February 2

Cancer: President Biden Announces Plan to Reignite Cancer Moonshot

Global Health: Biden Administration Releases Fact Sheet on Commitment to Global Health

Coronavirus: Biden Administration Holds Press Briefing with COVID Response Team and Public Health Officials

Friday, February 4

Public Health: President Biden Releases Statement on House Passage of America COMPETES Act


LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Friday, February 4

Public Health: House Passes America COMPETES Act


REGULATORY UPDATE

Wednesday, February 2

Medicare: CMS Issues 2023 Advance Notice of Changes for Medicare Advantage Capitation Rates and Part D Payment Policies

Thursday, February 3

Maternal Health: HHS Releases Report on Integrating Substance Use Disorder and OB/GYN Care

Primary Care: HHS Announces $19.2 million to Expand Training of Primary Care Residents in Rural Communities

Coronavirus: Biden Administration Announces Coverage of Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests Through Medicare

Friday, February 4

Disabilities: HHS Issues Guidance for Health Care Providers on Civil Rights Protections for People with Disabilities

Prescription Drugs: FDA Releases Proposed Rule on National Standards for Licensure of Wholesale Drug Distributors


EVENTS

Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee

Hearing on “Recruiting, Revitalizing & Diversifying: Examining the Health Care Workforce Shortage”

February 10, 2022 10:00 AM

Senate Finance Committee

Hearing on “Protecting Youth Mental Health: Part II – Identifying and Addressing Barriers to Care”

February 15, 2022 10:00 AM

Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee

Hearing on “Supporting Quality Workforce Development Opportunities and Innovation to Address Barriers to Employment”

February 15, 2022 10:00 AM

House Judiciary Committee

Hearing on “Is There a Doctor in the House? The Role of Immigrant Physicians in the U.S. Healthcare System”

February 15, 2022 2:00 PM

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