CMS Proposes 6.4% Cut to Medicare Home Health Payments for 2026
CMS proposes a 6.4% reduction in Medicare payments to home health agencies for 2026, raising concerns about access to care and financial stability in the sector.
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CMS Moves to Rein In Medicaid Spending on Programs Not Directly Tied to Healthcare Services
CMS announced it will stop approving Medicaid matching funds for state programs not directly linked to healthcare, aiming to preserve the integrity of the Medicaid partnership.
Expansion of The Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHC) Model Aimed at Transforming Mental Health Care
In this blog, we’ll explore the origins of the CCBHC model, how it has been implemented, recent expansions, and the benefits it brings.
Biden-Harris Administration Launches VBP Initiative to Boost Kidney Transplant Access
CMS has introduced a new rule to improve access to kidney transplants and enhance care quality, part of a six-year mandatory initiative by CMS aiming to increase efficiency and access nationwide.
Uncertainty in Home Health Care with CMS ‘Overpayment’ Clawbacks Looming
Home health providers face uncertainty as CMS clawbacks loom, with billions in potential repayments impacting the industry’s financial stability.
CMS Expands AHEAD Model to Include New York and Rhode Island
CMS announces the addition of Rhode Island and parts of New York to the AHEAD Model, expanding efforts to improve healthcare outcomes and manage spending across six states.
Medicare Shared Savings Program Reports $2.1 Billion in Savings for 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a 0.5% increase in home health payments for 2025 alongside deeper permanent cuts, sparking debate among healthcare providers.
Medicare Shared Savings Program Reports $2.1 Billion in Savings for 2023
The Medicare Shared Savings Program achieved its highest-ever savings in 2023, with more than $2.1 billion saved and significant improvements in healthcare quality.
Proposed Rules under ACA to Enhance Coverage of Preventive Services
A comprehensive report by CMS explores the Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative, highlighting its impacts on patient care, quality, and costs. The study analyzes data from hospitals treating patients at home, comparing it to traditional inpatient care.
CMS Releases In-Depth Study on Home-Based Acute Care Initiative
A comprehensive report by CMS explores the Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative, highlighting its impacts on patient care, quality, and costs. The study analyzes data from hospitals treating patients at home, comparing it to traditional inpatient care.