HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSENATECenters For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)Energy, Dept ofLabor, Dept of (DOL)Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Specific issues
No specific bill number. Discussed Medicare marketing rules, and ACA administration and tax policy.
Health Issues · 2026 Q1
No specific bill number. Discussed government involvement in healthcare administration, specifically CMS.
Government Issues · 2026 Q1
No specific bill number. Discussed the pending tax credits expiration for ACA.
Insurance · 2026 Q1
Policy issues regarding Dept. of Energy initiatives that impact supply chain. Local impact of previous legislation regarding the CHIPS act.
Energy/Nuclear · 2026 Q1
FY26 & FY27 Appropriations
Budget/Appropriations · 2026 Q1
Prior Authorization Simplification - H.R. 3514/S. 1816 - Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act Establish an electronic prior authorization process for MA plans including a standardization for transactions and clinical attachments. Increase transparency around MA prior authorization requirements and its use. Clarify CMS authority to establish timeframes for e-PA requests including expedited determinations, real-time decisions for routinely approved items and services, and other PA requests. Expand beneficiary protections to improve enrollee experiences and outcomes. Require HHS and other agencies to report to Congress on program integrity efforts and other ways to further improve the e-PA process.