HHS Expands Health Coverage Access as AHA Targets Drug Price Practices
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued new guidance to enhance access to health coverage through hardship exemptions, particularly for individuals facing financial challenges. This initiative aims to dismantle barriers to health insurance, thereby increasing access to healthcare services for vulnerable populations. Concurrently, the American Hospital Association has urged regulatory bodies to investigate potential anti-competitive practices among drug companies, which could jeopardize drug pricing and availability. As Congress tackles key healthcare issues, these developments highlight critical intersections of policy and technology in improving patient access and sustaining hospital care capabilities.
