Tag: Healthcare Policy

Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Yield Significant Savings for 15 Key Medications

Pharmaceutical companies agree to reduce Medicare prices for 15 prescription drugs, potentially saving billions in taxpayer and patient costs under new negotiation rules starting in 2027.

CMS Launches Mandatory TEAM Bundled Model in 2026: Implications for Home Health Providers

CMS's mandatory TEAM model starts in 2026, bundling payments for select procedures and increasing home health utilization. Key insights on risks, preparation, and hospital partnerships for providers.

New York to Replace Health Insurance Provider for CDPAP Home Care Workers

New York State will replace Leading Edge Administrators as the health insurance provider for CDPAP home care workers following reports of underpayment and poor coverage. PPL will introduce a new company in 2024 with revised benefits.

Senator Criticizes $83B ACA Subsidy Extension, Citing Cost and Compliance Concerns

Senator John Barrasso critiques the proposed $83 billion extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, highlighting rising healthcare costs, subsidy structure issues, and fraud concerns under current U.S. health policy frameworks.

CMS Proposes Medicare Coverage for Legal CBD Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

CMS proposes Medicare coverage for federally and state-legal CBD products, highlighting evolving regulatory approaches amid clinical evidence and hemp legislation conflicts.

CMS Indefinitely Postpones Skilled Nursing Facility Ownership Revalidation Deadline

CMS delays skilled nursing facilities' mandatory ownership revalidation indefinitely due to system issues, maintaining transparency rules amid compliance challenges.

Senate Deadlock Over ACA Subsidy Extensions Risks Premium Hikes for 20M

Senate Republicans and Democrats face a stalemate on extending expiring ACA premium subsidies, risking steep health insurance premium increases for over 20 million Americans in 2025. Explore the latest legislative proposals and their impact on the health insurance market.

Senator Ossoff Urges Senate to Extend ACA Premium Tax Credits to Prevent Insurance Premium Surge

Senator Jon Ossoff urges Senate Republicans to extend ACA premium tax credits before December 15 to prevent significant health insurance premium increases and coverage losses in Georgia.

Study Reveals Medicaid Spend-Down Trends Among U.S. Nursing Home Residents

New study analyzes Medicaid enrollment trends among U.S. nursing home residents, highlighting financial burdens, racial disparities, and implications for Medicaid sustainability in long-term care financing.

Massachusetts Urges Senate to Extend ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Amid Premium Hikes

Governor Maura Healey pushes Senate to extend ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits to prevent significant health insurance premium hikes in Massachusetts. New tools launched to assist residents with health coverage options during Open Enrollment 2025-2026.