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6-Month Moratorium Lifted on DME
CMS lifts 6-month moratorium on durable medical equipment providers.

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States Could Control Immigration Labor Needs
Would allowing states to regulate immigration labor alleviate the healthcare labor shortage in the US?

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Aug 71 min read
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Home Health Providers May Get Payment Increase
CMS proposes payment increase for home health services.

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Jul 311 min read
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GLP-1 Now Available for Medicare Recipients
CMS temporarily allows GLP-1 medication for Medicare patients.

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Jun 301 min read
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SBA Loan Eligibility Raised to $10 Million
Eligible borrowers can now get up to $10 million in SBA guarantee loans.

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Jun 81 min read
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CMS Halts New Hospice and Home Health Agency Enrollment for 6 Months
CMS halts new enrollment of hospice and home health agencies for 6 months in an effort to crack down on fraud.

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May 131 min read
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CMS and FDA Announce RAPID Medicare coverage for Breakthrough Medical Devices
CMS and FDA agree on RAPID pathway for Breakthrough Medical Devices.

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May 41 min read
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CMS 2028 Medicaid HCBS Mandatory Quality Measures
CMS just published its proposed Medicaid HCBS quality measures. 23 are mandatory.

ntjames5
Apr 272 min read
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Medical School at UNC-Wilmington?
Is UNC-Wilmington getting a medical school in the near future?

ntjames5
Apr 201 min read
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CMS: Faxes Are Taboo
For some CMS reporting, faxes are out. HIPAA electronic standards compliance is mandatory.

ntjames5
Apr 171 min read
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Are Independent NPs Good Public Policy?
Many states allow independent NPs. NC and SC don't. Virginia does. Is this good public policy?

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Apr 62 min read
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Is Immigration Good for Public Health?
Can immigration policy affect the health and well-being of native-born Americans?

ntjames5
Mar 271 min read
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Is Online Rx Advice Safe?
Is online prescription advice safe? Can you separate the facts from the hype?

ntjames5
Mar 251 min read
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Hospital-Level Care at Home Gets Extended
Congress extends the popular service of hospital-level patient in-home care for another 5 years.

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Mar 141 min read
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CMS Selects 15 Drugs for Negotiation Program
CMS lines up 15 drugs for price negotiations effective in 2028 (third cycle).

ntjames5
Feb 101 min read
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States' Medical Advocate Associations Set 2026 Priorities
States' medical associations are gearing up for aggressive policy initiatives in 2026.

ntjames5
Jan 261 min read
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Insurance Giants Tighten Grip on US Market
Giant health insurers dominate the US markets in most metropolitan areas.

ntjames5
Jan 201 min read
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NC Cannot Easily Verify New Medicaid Eligibility Requirements
New Medicaid eligibility verification requirements will burden NC state and county administrators.

ntjames5
Jan 192 min read
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Virginia get $189 million in Fed Grants for Rural Healthcare
Finally, Virginia gets fed grant for rural healthcare.

ntjames5
Jan 111 min read
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How Much More Would Your Health Insurance Cost If . . .
KFF published a health insurance personal calculator based on getting ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credit or not getting them.

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Oct 31, 20251 min read
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