Over 100 healthcare provider groups oppose HHS's proposed HIPAA cybersecurity update amid financial and timing concerns. Sector faces changes in Medicare Advantage, 340B, and insurance market consolidation.
Discover how the new Secure Act 2.0 allows 401(k) participants early access to long-term care insurance premiums. Learn its impact on financial planning.
NFP's acquisition of Hamilton Insurance Agency marks a significant shift in senior housing and long-term care insurance, enhancing risk management and compliance.
Nationwide launches CareMatters Annuity with guaranteed LTC benefits; AllianceBernstein expands Secure Income Portfolio by adding fixed-annuity allocation for retirement income solutions.
Continental General Insurance completes risk recapture from Munich Re on life and long-term care policies, boosting assets and reserves with full risk assumption.
Maryland’s $2.7B Medicaid funding cuts tighten eligibility and reduce access to primary and specialty care, impacting long-term care and rural health providers.
CMS extends the Medicare off-cycle revalidation deadline for skilled nursing facilities to January 1, 2026, maintaining the existing requirements. Providers should prepare to comply to avoid Medicare participation disruptions.
The AHCA is actively seeking Medicare Advantage data from providers to ensure compliance with prior authorization and regulatory guidelines, while studies reveal key unmet needs pushing seniors with dementia toward nursing homes.
Explore the implications of the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Medicare and Medicaid programs, focusing on coverage changes, eligibility hurdles, and the impact on rural hospitals and long-term care.
Rep. Josh Harder urges immediate federal action to convene the 2025 White House Conference on Aging, addressing the growing long-term care challenges for U.S. seniors and caregiver shortages.
