Policy and Legislation
CMS also proposes to update the outlier threshold so that estimated outlier payments remain at 2% of total payments.
This translates to an estimated increase of $695 million in payments from fiscal year 2025, CMS says.
Adjustments are estimated to total $196.5 million in 2026, CMS says.
Any regulatory response to nursing home "deficiencies" must be consistent with legislation governing nursing homes, ruling says.
Senate HELP committee asked the HHS secretary to participate in a hearing on the reorganization of HHS.
The group is advocating for digital healthcare initiatives such as expanded access to virtual care and telehealth.
Oz takes the helm amid a political divide surrounding potential Medicaid budget cuts and the appointment of HHS Secretary RFK Jr.
The top 15 states with the most growth in the ACA Marketplace since 2020 were all won by President Trump last year, data shows.
Cuts in Medicaid would likely mean that many beneficiaries would lose coverage, leading to more uncompensated care for hospitals.
House subcommittee hearing on cybersecurity protection for legacy medical devices overshadowed by HHS cuts.