Bill would expand attorney general notice and review of hospital and provider transactions in Washington A bill before the Senate Law and Justice Committee would broaden the Attorney General's pre-transaction notice authority to cover majority-ownership changes, asset sales and private-equity acquisitions of hospitals and providers; supporters said the changes increase transparency to protect access and affordability, while hospital groups raised concerns about fees.

A new bill in Washington aims to lift the veil on hospital transactions, boosting transparency in healthcare ownership and protecting patient access—are you ready for these changes?

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FTAAC presents draft provider-reimbursement principles; commission debates specificity and transition roadmap The Financial Technical Advisory Committee (FTAAC) presented 10 draft principles on provider reimbursement, emphasizing a transitional approach and debating whether reimbursement should be 'consistent' or 'identical'; staff will append the principles to a design report and return in April.

The Financial Technical Advisory Committee is redefining the future of health care reimbursement with 10 bold principles aimed at enhancing affordability and equity.

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State Education Officials Address Proposed Cuts to Higher Education Funding Officials discuss impacts of funding cuts on universities' set budgets and tuition rates.

Proposed cuts to higher education funding in Colorado could disrupt university budgets and impact student access - the stakes are high!

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University of Michigan expands Go Blue Guarantee for low-income students UMich commits to covering full costs for nursing and education majors under new guarantee.

The University of Michigan is breaking barriers in education by expanding its "Go Blue Guarantee," offering tuition-free opportunities for low-income students and ensuring a brighter future for thousands.

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Americans Continue to View Several Economic Issues as Top National Problems At the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, Americans see a host of economic issues, including inflation, as top problems facing the country.

@pewresearch.org finds that #HealthcareCosts #AccessAffordability among the top concerns for Americans.

67% say it's a big problem in the US today, both for Republicans (61%) and Democrats (73%)

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Saint Mary's College reports 13% enrollment growth and new major successes Saint Mary's College stabilized and grew enrollment by 13% while enhancing academic programs.

Saint Mary's College is turning heads with a remarkable 13% enrollment growth, backed by innovative programs and strategic initiatives that promise to reshape higher education in Maryland.

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