Urgent Call to Action: Home Health Care Providers Face Major Cuts
The home health care sector is at a crossroads, facing unprecedented cuts that could jeopardize patient care. Key leaders urge collective action.
AHA Advocates for Changes to H-1B Visa Process
The AHA expresses concerns about the potential negative impacts of the new H-1B visa selection process on healthcare recruitment, especially in underserved areas.
Urgent Call to Congress: Stop Home Health Rate Cuts
With impending Medicare rate cuts, over 150 organizations are advocating for Congressional intervention to protect home health services.
Urgent Call to Stop Medicare Cuts in Home Health Care
Healthcare advocacy organizations call on legislators to stop the proposed Medicare reimbursement cuts to home health care.
Hospice Leaders Urge DEA to Maintain Telemedicine Flexibility
Advocates call on the DEA to reconsider regulations that could complicate telemedicine prescribing in hospice care.
CMS Recalling Furloughed Workers Amid Government Shutdown
CMS has announced the recall of furloughed employees as the health system faces challenges during open enrollment periods.
CMS Investigations Continue Amid Government Shutdown
While Medicare functions affecting home health are paused, CMS will proceed with vital complaint investigations during the shutdown.
Impact of $100K Fee on H-1B Sponsorship in Healthcare
The announcement of a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa petitions has caused significant pauses in sponsorship at major Seattle healthcare institutions.
Short-Term Health Insurance: A Solution for Employers?
The Labor Department’s recent statement implies that short-term health insurance policies may soon be offered for durations longer than three months, impacting HR strategies in 2026.
CMS Increases Hospice Medicare Payments by 2.6%
The U.S. CMS has announced a 2.6% increase in hospice Medicare payments, which many providers find insufficient amidst rising costs.