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January 20, 2021
Statement on Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris
We're ready to partner with our new President, his Administration and Congress to continue our work and make real progress on the critical healthcare issues.
January 15, 2021
Statement on the Geographic Direct Contracting Model
The model includes many aspects that Premier has long advocated for in risk-based models, including capitation and enhanced beneficiary tools.
January 13, 2021
Actions the Incoming Biden Administration Should Take to Expedite COVID-19 Vaccinations of the American People
Now a month in to the U.S. vaccination effort, Premier has identified at least five systemic issues as well as recommendations to overcome these barriers...
December 21, 2020
Statement on the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021
The Premier healthcare alliance welcomes the bicameral, bipartisan Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
December 18, 2020
Statement on Emergency Use Approval for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Today’s FDA emergency use approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is further proof of the remarkable power of science, innovation and American know-how.
December 16, 2020
Speeding the Transition to Value-based Care: Recommendations to the Incoming Biden Administration
Premier sent a letter to the Biden-Harris Transition Team offering approaches to accelerating the movement to value.
December 11, 2020
Statement on Emergency Use Approval for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Today’s announcement of the FDA’s emergency use approval for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is welcome news.
December 10, 2020
Statement on CMS Proposed Rule Addressing Prior Authorization
The CMS proposed rule will help reduce the inefficiencies and burdens that prior authorization places on patients and providers.
December 10, 2020
Statement on Proposed Changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule
Effective care management programs benefit from ongoing communications among stakeholders, especially providers, clinicians, patients and payors.
December 02, 2020
Statement on the Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule
Premier appreciates that CMS has adopted a more transparent and replicable methodology for the Hospital Overall Star Rating.
December 02, 2020
More than 500 Physician Practices Urge Congress to Protect Value-Based Care Incentives
More than 500 physician practices called on Congressional leaders to ensure access to strong financial incentives for clinicians participating in two-sided risk models.
December 01, 2020
Statement on the Final CY 2021 Physician Fee Schedule Rule
Premier appreciates that CMS heard stakeholder concerns and delayed changes to the MSSP quality standard until 2022.
November 24, 2020
Premier Urges Action During “Lame Duck” to Bolster Healthcare Providers’ Pandemic Response
Premier called on Congress to provide additional federal support and enact policies during the “lame duck” session to help hospital protect public health.
November 24, 2020
Statement on the Withdrawal of Guidance on the Unapproved Drugs Initiative
Premier applauds the HHS for taking action to ensure that safe, decades-old drugs are still available at competitive prices.
November 24, 2020
Premier Calls for Automated, Actionable COVID-19 Hospital Data Collection Infrastructure
Premier submitted comments and recommendations on HHS’ mandatory hospital COVID-19 data collection process.
November 23, 2020
Health Policy in a Biden Administration
Learn more about what Biden administration health policy might look like as well as likely implications for U.S. healthcare providers.
November 20, 2020
Statement on Physician Self-Referral and Anti-Kickback Statute Final Rules
Premier strongly supports the administration’s final rules to modernize the Stark physician self-referral law and anti-kickback statute.
November 18, 2020
Premier, Health Groups Urge Congress to Maintain Value-based Care Incentives Beyond COVID-19
Premier and 18 other organizations sent a letter urging congress to maintain value-based care incentives beyond COVID-19.
November 09, 2020
On-Demand Webinar: Healthcare in an Age of (COVID-19) Disruption: Election Implications
Premier's post-election update examines changes in Congress and the likely legislative outlook, potential administration leaders and the new administration’s regulatory agenda.
November 04, 2020
Statement on the 2020 Elections
Regardless of the outcome, we look to the President and Congress to press ahead on critical bipartisan healthcare policies.
November 02, 2020
Top Things We’re Watching on Election Day
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Premier experts offer their take on how the Election will shape health policy over the next four years.
