The transition from the Biden administration to the Trump administration has brought significant changes to the landscape of American health care policy. President Donald Trump's early actions have been focused on reversing key Biden-era programs aimed at lowering drug costs and expanding public
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Monday its plans to prioritize the enforcement of religious protections. This paves the way to reinstate a policy from President Donald Trump's first term that allows healthcare workers to refuse to perform abortions based on moral or
President Donald Trump's recent executive orders (EOs) have introduced significant restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across federal departments, with substantial implications for the healthcare industry. These orders prohibit DEI and DEIA (diversity, equity, inclusion,
The term "HIPAA Security Rule" refers to a set of national standards established to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information (ePHI). With the increase in digital record-keeping and billing systems, compliance with HIPAA regulations has
Understanding the regulations for charging and delivering services to Medicaid patients is crucial for audiologists and hearing instrument specialists. With over 21% of the U.S. population enrolled in Medicaid, including more than 39% of children and youth under 19, healthcare providers must be
President Donald Trump began his second term with a series of executive actions aimed at undoing key policies implemented by the Biden administration, significantly impacting healthcare, immigration enforcement, the federal workforce, and domestic policies. These sweeping changes are poised to
