Long-Term Care Leaders Warn of Crisis If Immigration Orders Proceed
Long-term care providers appeal to HHS to stop immigration policies that could deport thousands of essential immigrant caregivers, risking severe staffing shortages.
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HHS Enacts New Rule to Enhance Disability Rights in Healthcare
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services finalizes a rule to strengthen disability discrimination protections under Section 504. The rule is designed to ensure equitable access to healthcare and social services for those with disabilities.
CMS Approves ACOs for High Needs Track of the ACO REACH Model
CMS recently approved 20 Medicare accountable care organizations (ACOs) for the High Needs track of the new ACO REACH model. These provider organizations can serve small populations, including those with complex conditions or dual eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid.
Medicaid Home Health Benefit Supports Children with Complex Medical Conditions
This new optional Medicaid health home benefit helps state Medicaid programs provide Medicaid-eligible children who have medically complex conditions with person-centered care management, care coordination, and patient and family support
CMS Provides Roadmap to Connect Children With Complex Medical Conditions to Necessary Medicaid Services
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), today unveiled guidance on a new Medicaid health home benefit for children with medically complex conditions.
HHS & CMS Providing Resources to States to Ensure Access to Quality Care
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled a suite of new resources to improve CMS and state oversight of Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) managed care programs
Several States Extend Medicaid Postpartum Coverage to 12 Months
CMS approved actions in Maine, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Washington, D.C., to extend Medicaid and CHIP coverage for 12 months after pregnancy.
Humana Expanding Value-Based Home Care Subsidiary to Virginia
Humana Inc. announced that it will bring its onehome value-based home care model to Virginia. The expansion will support Medicare beneficiaries healing at home and create employment opportunities in Virginia.
HHS And CMS Announce Extension of Spending Deadline for American Rescue Plan Funding
HHS & CMS notified states that they now have an additional year — through March 31, 2025, to use ARP funds to enhance, expand, and strengthen home- and community-based services (HCBS) for people with Medicaid who need long-term services and supports
New Report Details Home Healthcare Providers’ Thoughts on Value-Based Care
A survey conducted by Home Health Care News (HHCN) and AlayaCare reflects responses from home-based care providers on how value-based care has impacted the home healthcare industry.