What You Should Know
– The AMA is urging Congress to pass permanent authorization of Medicare telehealth services before the current waiver expires on January 30, 2026.
– This advocacy follows a “tumultuous” 2025 in which…
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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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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…
Introduction
The healthcare industry is facing significant operational challenges as hospital leadership responds to economic uncertainty. A recent Black Book Research survey reveals that 60% of hospital Chief Information Officers (CIOs) have received direct orders…
Despite the government shutdown, healthcare providers remain subject to CMS timelines, including those for the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS).
CMS has just released payment adjustment documentation for 2026, which is driven by 2024…
As the US federal government shutdown continues, I’m encountering military members who are having difficulty filling prescriptions for long-term medications. I’m certainly not an expert in how federal appropriations work, but most people on…
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Democrats Demand Action on Telehealth Services
Two influential House Democrats are mounting significant pressure on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to immediately reinstate telehealth services, leveling serious accusations that the administration deliberately…
The US federal government shutdown continues, and with it, the loss of payment for telehealth visits for Medicare beneficiaries.
I reached out to a few of my CMIO friends to understand how their systems…
Is the government shutdown impacting info sharing for healthcare cyber threats? | Healthcare IT News
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