Medicare & Medicaid
Half of U.S. counties lost HHAs from 2020 to 2024, says National Alliance for Care at Home.
Dr. Sophia Toya prescribed thousands of orthotic braces that were not medically necessary, DOJ says.
A telehealth provision in bill makes permanent first-dollar coverage for High-Deductible Health Plan-Health Savings Accounts, says ATA.
The ad does not mention Medicaid, but asks Congress to consider legislation "that could have far-ranging negative consequences. ..."
A fix to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule passed in the House version of the bill and should be included in the Senate draft, groups say.
A roundtable discussion among industry executives has identified access, efficiency and administrative burden as pressing issues.
Medicaid is often the highest line item in rural budgets, says Families USA executive director.
HIMSS25
Ultimately the question is not one of spending, but how we allocate care for ourselves and in this world, data is everything, says Dr. Don Rucker, chief strategy officer at 1upHealth, who is the former National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.
Among other changes, the rule shortens the open enrollment period starting in 2027.
Insurers are promising faster access for patients and more transparent workflows for providers.