Tag: Healthcare Policy

Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Extended After Government Shutdown Ends

Medicare telehealth flexibilities extended through January 2026 following government shutdown, with CMS issuing updated enrollment and billing guidance to Medicare providers.

Rep. Scott Fitzgerald Comments on Obamacare Subsidies Report and Defense Bill

Rep. Scott Fitzgerald discusses allegations of Obamacare subsidies fraud and previews the House vote on the annual defense bill affecting federal insurance and defense funding policies.

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.