CDC updated its guideline for healthcare workers returning to work after absence due to COVID illness.

Medicaid PCS rates are rising. But there's a catch.

CMS lifts 6-month moratorium on durable medical equipment providers.

Would allowing states to regulate immigration labor alleviate the healthcare labor shortage in the US?

CMS proposes payment increase for home health services.

CMS temporarily allows GLP-1 medication for Medicare patients.

Eligible borrowers can now get up to $10 million in SBA guarantee loans.

CMS halts new enrollment of hospice and home health agencies for 6 months in an effort to crack down on fraud.

CMS and FDA agree on RAPID pathway for Breakthrough Medical Devices.

CMS just published its proposed Medicaid HCBS quality measures. 23 are mandatory.

Is UNC-Wilmington getting a medical school in the near future?

For some CMS reporting, faxes are out. HIPAA electronic standards compliance is mandatory.

Many states allow independent NPs. NC and SC don't. Virginia does. Is this good public policy?

Can immigration policy affect the health and well-being of native-born Americans?

Is online prescription advice safe? Can you separate the facts from the hype?

Congress extends the popular service of hospital-level patient in-home care for another 5 years.

CMS lines up 15 drugs for price negotiations effective in 2028 (third cycle).

States' medical associations are gearing up for aggressive policy initiatives in 2026.

Giant health insurers dominate the US markets in most metropolitan areas.

New Medicaid eligibility verification requirements will burden NC state and county administrators.