CMS distributed $3.3B to providers experiencing revenue disruptions, including $2.2B to hospitals, report says. The federal government overpaid hospitals and other providers in relief funding following the February 2024 cyberattack on Change Healthcare, according…
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What You Should Know:
– The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released its comprehensive AI Strategy, fulfilling the Trump Administration’s commitment to utilize leading technologies across the federal workforce.
– The “OneHHS”…
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A new, 10-year CMS model called ACCESS will test whether an outcome-aligned payment approach can expand access to technology-enabled chronic care management in Original Medicare starting in July 2026.
CMS says that…
Final rule establishes national reimbursement under OPPS for AI-assisted cardiac analysis, enabling earlier cardiac disease detection in routine outpatient care
What You Should Know:
– Eko Health, a leader in AI-powered cardiac and pulmonary care, announced…
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Overview of CMS Telehealth Policy Update
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued critical telehealth guidance following the resolution of a 43-day government shutdown. This extended fiscal standoff created significant uncertainty for…
CMS clarifies telehealth rules following the government shutdown | Healthcare IT News
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Rural communities face a complex web of barriers that hinder access to quality healthcare, including long travel distances, workforce shortages, limited broadband for telehealth, underinsurance, low health literacy, and social stigmas. These obstacles often…
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What You Should Know:
– On November 15, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will begin notifying 742 hospitals and health systems of their 2026 pricing targets and quality scores for the…
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Theresa Hush, CEO and Co-founder of Roji Health Intelligence
Both the greatest strength and weakness of the ACO shared savings (MSSP) model is its focus on primary care, particularly chronic disease. ACOs have put patients…
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Medicare Reimbursement Reinstated for Hospital-at-Home Programs
Health systems across the United States are rapidly relaunching hospital-at-home programs following the restoration of Medicare reimbursement through the federal government’s reopening agreement. The resumption marks a critical recovery…
