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Proposed Federal Legislation Targets Tax-Exempt Hospitals
Health care will always be a hot button issue in Congress. Even as this Congress is winding down, bills are stilling being introduced. One relates to hospitals’ tax-exempt status. We provide a run-down on the legislation. Read on.
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Encouraging More Value-Based Arrangements, Advancing Health Equity Through ACOs
If all Medicare beneficiaries are in some type of accountable care relationship by 2030, that has broad implications across health care. What are some of the policies CMS is using to advance that goal? Read on.
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Medicare Rules Expand Tech-Enabled Care; Ongoing Need for Cybersecurity
Medicare’s annual rulemaking process reflects ongoing technology use and advances, such as remote therapeutic monitoring to Software as a Service. But each of those new tech advances can also come with new cyber vulnerability. Today’s blog takes a look at both.
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President Signs Health Care, Climate, Tax Bill into Law
The Inflation Reduction Act is now law. There are various health care, tax, energy and climate policies that may be of interest. We highlight several in our new blog.
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$3.2 Million Annual Payment Proposed for Rural Emergency Hospital
Small rural hospitals converting to a Rural Emergency Hospital could received $3.2 million annually under CMS proposed regulations. We walk you through the financing mechanisms in our latest blog. Read on to learn more.
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U.S. Supreme Court 340B Ruling’s Practical Impacts
Drugs costs can be high and one program — 340B — has assisted certain provider types with reducing those expenses. The program hasn’t been without its fights, one of which was just decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. Read on to learn about the decision and its implications.
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9 Trends Driving Health Care Home & 1 Major Proposed Payment Cut
There are interrelated trends leading care delivery to the home, and we highlight 9 of those in a recent environmental scan. But, there are always countervailing winds to consider. Read on for details.
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Second Nursing Home Report Explores Impacts of Economic Crisis
A second report on nursing homes looks deeper into the economic crisis and how it could affect access to care and health equity.
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Employee Retention Credit: Senior Living & Care Considerations
COVID impacts continue to hit health care. Any opportunity for additional financial assistance is welcome. For some, the Employee Retention Credit may be an option. Read on to learn more.
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Hospital Payments at Risk in Medicare Inpatient Rule
Hospitals continue to struggle with margin pressures and now may face reduced reimbursements under Medicare. Read on to see how disproportionate share, Medicare dependent and low volume adjustments could be impacted.