April 2022 Legislative updates

New Federal and State Legislative Updates

Legislative updates as of June 2021!

April brings insight on the federal American Rescue Plan Act, a COVID-19 economic stimulus package, Virginia is expected to receive approximately $6.8 billion in new funding that will likely result in the General Assembly convening another legislative special session on the budget later this year. Check out this great article!

Updates out of Richmond, VA and Washington DC correlating to Virginia hospitals and healthcare.

Special Session Set for Aug. 18; VHHA Requests Additional CARES Act Funding Senate Republicans Release Next COVID-19 Relief Package

New laws effective July 1, 2020, insight on the future of telehealth, along with confirmation of court decision on price transparency.

Federal reports concerning TCPA, 340b, and price transparency

Liability Settlements and Claims Filing: The 2018 General Assembly made changes law related to liability settlements and claims filing that take effect July 1, 2018. This document provides a summary of the changes to law and provides background and guidance to assist you in compliance.

The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association’s hospitals and health systems worked to shape many important health proposals on the General Assembly’s agenda during the 2017 “short session.” This summary describes final action on those measures with the most significant impact on hospitals and health systems.