This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news concerning healthcare providers, doctors, physicians, clinicians, pharmacies and pharmacists, dental care providers, oral care providers, naturopaths, and old-age care providers. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

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Dates: 2026-03-29 to 2026-04-04

📋 In This Week's Newsletter

• 📜 Legislative Updates
• 🗺️ State Government News
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week

Legislative Updates

Medical Child Support Orders Requirements

Bill 8164 proposes amendments to title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and title 5, United States Code. It would require group health plans, health insurance issuers offering group or individual coverage, and Federal Employees Health Benefits Program plans to meet specified requirements concerning medical child support orders. Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and additional relevant committees.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Women's Health Autonomy Resolution

Bill 1147 recognizes the US legacy of dismissed pain and denied autonomy in women's health care, affirming a federal duty to advance patient-centered care. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act

Bill 8158, titled the Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act, pertains to labor and employment policy. The measure was referred to multiple committees, including Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, and Judiciary, for further consideration.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Improving Mental Health Support for Servicemembers and Veterans Act

Bill 7735 aims to enhance mental health support provisions for servicemembers and veterans. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Health for additional review.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Gynecologic Pain Management Study Act

Bill 8159 would authorize studies on gynecologic pain management. The latest action placed it with the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act

Bill 3482, the Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act, was placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 496. It is a House bill focused on improving scheduling aspects for community care for veterans.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Social Work Month and World Social Work Day Resolution

Bill 1149 supports the goals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day on March 17, 2026, and was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Medicare Provider Payments Stability

Bill 8163 proposes amendments to title XVIII of the Social Security Act to enhance stability for provider payments under Medicare. The bill was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means for review.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Awareness and Research Act of 2026

Bill 8160 focuses on awareness and research concerning premenstrual dysphoric disorder. It was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Nitazene Overdose Guidelines Direction

Bill 8192 directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidelines addressing nitazene overdoses. The bill was sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Critical Industry Funds for Workforce Innovation

Bill 8181 amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, requiring states to establish critical industry funds or sector partnerships. It was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sources: www.congress.gov

National Language Access Month Resolution

Bill 1148 expresses support for recognizing April as National Language Access Month. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sources: www.congress.gov

State Government News

California Connects First Rural Community to State Broadband Network

Governor Gavin Newsom announced the activation of California's Middle-Mile Broadband Network, connecting the Bishop Paiute Tribe. The initiative aims to enable telehealth and education services for rural communities.

Sources: www.gov.ca.gov

Ohio Declares April as Fraud Prevention Month

Governor Mike DeWine issued a proclamation recognizing April as Fraud Prevention Month in Ohio. State agencies will highlight measures to prevent fraud, including program integrity in Medicaid.

Sources: governor.ohio.gov

Texas Appoints Members to Correctional Managed Health Care Committee

Governor Greg Abbott named four physicians to the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee. The committee develops statewide policies for health care delivery in Texas’s criminal justice system.

Sources: gov.texas.gov

New York Marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Governor Kathy Hochul declared April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in New York, with state landmarks illuminated and new budget proposals to extend evidence kit retention and enhance support for survivors.

Sources: www.governor.ny.gov

Ohio Signs Stand-Alone Pharmacy Benefit Manager Licensing Law

Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 229 into law, establishing new licensing and contractual requirements for pharmacy benefit managers in Ohio.

Sources: governor.ohio.gov

What We're Reading This Week

• Health Care Roundup: Market Talk: Key developments in the US healthcare sector are discussed including financial trends.
• The Force Behind the March Labor Report: Healthcare Jobs: Healthcare job growth drove national labor numbers in March, reflecting continued sector expansion.
• This Is Where All the Jobs Are: Nursing and allied health professions continue to dominate US job creation statistics.
• Essay | The Tyranny of the Oura Ring: Examines digital health device adoption and personal health data concerns.
• Opinion | Where Medicare Advantage is falling short: Opinion piece questions gaps in Medicare Advantage for rural senior healthcare.
• Cannabis rescheduling: potential distant impacts on healthcare providers: Analysis on cannabis rescheduling and possible implications for medical providers.

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