CMS announces Digital Health Ecosystem to advance data sharing and innovation
On July 30, CMS launched a new “digital health ecosystem” aimed at improving how health information is shared between patients and providers. The initiative...
A win for rural health care programs – Senate Appropriations Committee makes funding decisions
The National Rural Healthcare Association (NRHA) recently submitted a press release sharing details about the United State's Senate Appropriations Committee's funding decisions, as it...
Patient Quality of Life Coalition Host Lobby Day in DC
On July 22, 2025, the Patient Quality of Life Coalition (PQLC) hosted its Lobby Day in Washington DC to advance the Palliative Care and...
House Subcommittees hold joint hearing on Medicare Advantage
The House Ways and Means Subcommittees on Health and Oversight recently held a joint hearing titled "Medicare Advantage: Past Lessons, Present Insights, Future Opportunities."...
AHA offers detailed summary of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
On Monday July 21, 2025, the American Hospital Association provided a Legislative Advisory, providing key highlights of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA).
President Trump...
Microsoft issues alert on vulnerabilities in ongoing SharePoint attacks
On July 19, Microsoft issued a security alert warning organizations of active cyberattacks exploiting vulnerabilities in on-premises SharePoint servers. These attacks do not impact...
CMS issues CY 2026 proposed rules
CMS issues CY 2026 physician fee schedule proposed rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released its calendar year 2026 proposed rule for the...
CMS proposes 6.4% decrease to home health payments for CY 2026, updates to quality...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services June 30 issued its calendar year 2026 proposed rule for the home health (HH) prospective payment system. This...
Agencies release fact sheet on potential of malicious activity by Iranian cyber actors
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FBI, Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center and the National Security Agency yesterday released a fact sheet on...
CMS expands tribal health care access by approving Medicaid state plan amendments: South Dakota...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services June 13 announced it approved state plan amendments (SPA) to expand Medicaid access to care for tribal communities...
