Updates & Analysis

In this update:   Trump Administration  President Trump Executes $810 Million in Pocket Rescissions; GAO Declares the Action UnlawfulOn September 25th, the Trump Administration announced plans to cancel $810 million in spending approved by Congress, including substantial funding for HHS programs. The Administration is using a rarely invoked budget mechanism known as a “pocket rescission,” which…

In this update:   Federal Agencies FDA Approves First mRNA Flu VaccineOn August 5th, the FDA approved the first-ever mRNA flu vaccine, Moderna’s mFLUSIVA. The approval follows a series of actions by HHS that slowed mRNA research, including the cancellation of 22 mRNA projects at the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), and a refusal…

On Wednesday July 8th, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) posted a five-year extension request for the Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT) 1115 demonstration, currently authorized through March 31, 2027. One day earlier, CMS rescinded the fast-track approval pathfor 1115 Waiver extensions, making it less likely that New York’s extension will be approved by the…

In this update:   Trump Administration Trump Administration Announces 100% Tariffs on Imported Brand Name DrugsOn April 2nd, the Trump Administration announced 100% tariffs on imported brand name drugs. According to the announcement, drug manufacturers who have previously made deals with the White House are exempt from the policy, as long as they honor commitments to…

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Overview On January 13th, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her annual State of the State speech, which outlines her policy agenda for the 2026 New York State (NYS) Legislative Session. The accompanying State of the State Book describes the Governor’s proposed agenda across 11 sections.Some of the notable health-related proposals in the 2026 State of the…

In this update:   Federal Funding Government Shutdown Continues, ACA Talks Grow As the federal government enters the fourth week of its shutdown, signs of bipartisan cooperation remain sparse. On October 23rd, the Senate failed to move a bill to provide pay to “excepted” federal workers, who are required to work during a shutdown without pay. Republicans…

In this update:  NYS and NYC Opportunities NYS OMH Announces $2 Million in Funding to Support Health Literacy and Mental Health Among Afghan New ArrivalsOn October 16th, the New York State (NYS) Office of Mental Health (OMH) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking 10 organizations to promote health literacy, coordinate mental health services and…

On October 16th, Governor Hochul announced $2.6 billion in capital and operating awards for six projects under the Health Care Safety Net Transformation Program. This program, under Part S of the Health and Mental Hygiene bill in the 2024-25 Enacted New York State Budget, is designed to offer a single structure through which safety net…

In this update:   Federal Shutdown Shutdown Continues, Reports of Negotiations IncreaseThe federal government enters the third week of a shutdown with Democrats unwilling to vote for a “clean” continuing resolution (CR) without an extension of the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits, and Republicans saying any discussion of an extension can only happen under…

In this update:  NYS and NYC Opportunities OMH Announces Capital and Operational Funding for a Community-Residence Single Room Occupancy (CR-SRO) Program on Staten IslandOn October 9th, the New York State (NYS) Office of Mental Health (OMH) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking one organization to develop a 51-unit Community-Residence Single Room Occupancy (CR-SRO) housing…

In this update:   Federal Funding Government Shutdown Continues The federal government shutdown continues into its second week, after Senators rejected both Republican and Democratic funding deals for the seventh time on Thursday. Democrats are holding firm that they will not vote to re-open the government until the funding bill includes an extension of ACA enhanced premium…