The new 80-20 provision mandates significant wage increases for caregivers but brings challenges for smaller providers. This blog explores the rule’s implications, including the potential for provider closures and the effect on consumer choice in the home-based care sector.
The FTC’s recent ruling to eliminate non-compete agreements promises significant shifts in the healthcare industry. This blog explores the potential benefits and challenges this change could bring to healthcare professionals and patients alike.
CMS introduces pivotal changes to the ACO REACH model for 2024, focusing on health equity and offering more clarity to participants.
Federal lawmakers introduced the Value in Health Care Act of 2023 and a number of physician and medical groups quickly announced their endorsements for the Act that would incentivize greater participation in value-based health programs.
A fresh take on mental health support: California and Kentucky are stepping up their game and joining four other states by deploying mobile crisis teams to enhance access to behavioral health services.
Senators John Barrasso and Sheldon Whitehouse introduced a bipartisan bill that would extend value-based payment incentives for healthcare providers participating in Medicare’s alternative payment models APMs.
More than 40 House lawmakers signed a letter asking congressional leaders to support value-based payment incentives and extend the 5% bonus for Alternative Payment Model (APM) participation.
According to an Urban Institute issue brief, the uninsured population may increase by more than 3 million if premium tax credits under the American Rescue Plan are not extended.
According to an Urban Institute issue brief, the uninsured population may increase by more than 3 million if premium tax credits under the American Rescue Plan are not extended.
Beginning this year, consumers will have an extra 30 days to review and choose health plans through Open Enrollment, which will run from November 1, 2021, through January 15, 2022, on HealthCare.gov