Minnesota Nursing Home Wage Increase Delayed Pending Federal Approval
Minnesota's planned nursing home minimum wage increase is delayed due to pending federal Medicaid approval, affecting workforce pay reforms tied to $36M funding.
Alzheimer’s Impact on Social Security and Medicare: Urgent Policy Focus
Alzheimer’s disease accelerates Social Security insolvency risk and strains Medicare and Medicaid. Early diagnosis and innovative treatments offer potential economic benefits. Policy action is needed to sustain healthcare programs and workforce participation.
US Federal Updates: HUD CoC Funding Changes, Senate Health Bills, DOJ Title VI Rule, CMS 2026 Eligibility
Latest US federal policy updates on HUD Continuum of Care funding, Senate health bills on premium tax credits, DOJ changes to Title VI enforcement, and CMS 2026 eligibility standards affecting older adults.
Elevance Health Advances Integrated, Data-Driven Health Plans for 2025
Elevance Health enhances 2025 health plans with integrated care coordination, digital tools, and community partnerships, improving outcomes and affordability in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
CMS Indefinitely Suspends Nursing Home Ownership Reporting Amid PECOS Technical Issues
CMS has indefinitely suspended federally funded nursing home ownership reporting due to PECOS system issues, delaying the revalidation deadline and advising ongoing data collection. Key updates on regulatory compliance for Medicare and Medicaid providers.
Dr. Oz's Leadership at CMS Gains Positive Attention Among Policymakers
Dr. Oz's tenure at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has drawn positive reviews, highlighting changes in Medicare and Medicaid policy management.
2025 Shifts in Skilled Nursing: Deregulation, Funding Cuts, and Market Dynamics
Detailed analysis of 2025 skilled nursing sector challenges including deregulation impacts, Medicaid funding cuts, private equity roles, and market trends driving nursing home valuations and closures.
Navigating Medicare and Health Insurance Choices Amid Rising Costs and Complex Options
Explore the complexities of choosing Medicare Advantage and other health plans in the U.S., including cost implications, emerging care models, and resources for diverse patient needs.
Challenges in Medicare and Medicaid Dual Eligibility Impact Healthcare Outcomes
Explore the complexities of dual eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and its impact on healthcare outcomes and costs in the U.S. insurance market.
Report Highlights Impact of Medicaid and ACA Cuts on U.S. Health Care System
A new report details the consequences of Medicaid and ACA funding cuts, revealing rising premiums, hospital closures, and workforce reductions across the U.S. health care system. Legislative decisions on ACA tax credits could affect millions of Americans' health coverage.