Morning Headlines 12/30/25
Defense Health Agency Seeking Industry Feedback on MHS GENESIS EHR Draft Contract Strategy
The Defense Health Agency issues an RFI to solicit industry feedback on its draft contract strategy for a follow-on to MHS Genesis and a proposed program office structure that would separate technical integration, human-centered design, and product management.
CMS Announces $50 Billion in Awards to Strengthen Rural Health in All 50 States
CMS announces that states will receive awards averaging $200 million under the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, which they are expected to use to fund initiatives that include modernizing rural health infrastructure and technology.
Hospitals Score Win to Halt New HHS Drug Discount Rebate Pilot
A federal judge issues a preliminary injunction against HHS in a lawsuit brought by the American Hospital Association and others that would prevent HHS from implementing the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, where providers would buy drugs at full price and then seek rebates from drug companies.
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