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Tag: Healthcare Policy

Federal Medicaid and Medicare Cuts Threaten Rural Hospital Sustainability

Proposed federal cuts to Medicaid and Medicare threaten the financial sustainability of rural hospitals like Monadnock Community Hospital, impacting care delivery and staffing. Explore strategic responses and implications for healthcare reimbursement and compliance.

CMS Proposes FY 2026 Medicare IPPS Rule with Payment and Quality Updates

Explore CMS's FY 2026 proposed Medicare IPPS rule detailing hospital payment increases, uncompensated care funding, quality program updates, and regulatory streamlining affecting hospital reimbursement and compliance for 2025-26.

Reforming Medicare Coverage to Improve Access to Advanced Wound Care Therapies

Explore the impact of Medicare Administrative Contractors on coverage decisions for advanced wound care therapies and the potential of AI-driven reforms to improve patient access and reduce costs.

Congressional Budget Cuts Spark Debate Over Medicare, Medicaid, and VA Funding

Congressional budget cuts proposed by House Republicans raise concerns about potential impacts on Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans Affairs funding. Key debates focus on program efficiency versus benefit reductions.

Impact of Proposed Medicaid Cuts on Iowa's Healthcare and Economy

Learn how proposed $880 billion Medicaid cuts could affect Iowa's Medicaid program, healthcare access, and economic stability, including job losses and state revenue decline.

Dr. Mehmet Oz to Lead CMS with Focus on Expanding Medicare Advantage

Dr. Mehmet Oz confirmed as CMS Administrator with mandate to protect and grow Medicare Advantage, improving care and reducing costs for seniors.

Paragon Health Institute Advances Medicaid Reform Research to Combat Fraud and Funding Imbalances

Paragon Health Institute updates its research library to provide insights into Medicaid funding reforms and fraud prevention, highlighting systemic issues in federal and state Medicaid financing.

Financial Pressures Threaten Community Health Centers Amid Medicaid Funding Uncertainty

Explore the financial challenges facing U.S. Community Health Centers amid uncertain Medicaid funding and potential federal cuts, impacting healthcare access for vulnerable populations.

Republicans Plan Major Medicaid Cuts to Fund Tax Breaks, Impacting 20 Million

Republican lawmakers propose $880 billion Medicaid cuts to finance tax breaks, risking coverage for 20 million. Implications for Medicaid expansion and healthcare providers.

CMS ACA Caseworker Reductions Signal Longer Resolution Times Amid Policy Changes

CMS has cut two ACA caseworker teams amid federal staff reductions, risking longer resolution times for 24 million enrollees and raising concerns about fraud and policy change impacts.