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AHA-supported bill would repeal discriminatory Medicare policy

The American Hospital Association expressed support for the Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act, which would eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services for Medicare patients.

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Kansas hospital sues Blue KC over AI-driven claims denials

Advent Health Shawnee Mission Hospital filed a lawsuit against Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, claiming the insurer used artificial...

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CMS announces new prior authorization program pilot

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announcedJune 27 the rollout of a 6-year technology-enabled prior authorization program pilot called the...

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CMS proposes 6.4% decrease to home health payments in 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued its calendar year 2026 proposed rule for the home health prospective payment system on June 30,...

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Supreme Court upholds ACA provision establishing Preventive Services Task Force

The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to uphold an Affordable Care Actprovision creating an independent task force that makes recommendations for preventive...

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FBI: Cybercriminals steal health data posing as fraud investigators

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned Americans of cybercriminals impersonating health fraud investigators to steal sensitive information...

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CMS proposes to close perceived loophole in Medicaid tax regulations

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule on May 12, 2025, that would impose additional requirements on health...

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FTC settles $1.9M case against Evoke Wellness for deceptive ads

The Federal Trade Commission announced a $1.9 million settlement with Florida-based Evoke Wellness and two corporate officers on June 10, 2025,...

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PA nursing home companies to pay $15 million for healthcare fraud

Two Pennsylvania nursing home operators were sentenced in federal court to pay more than $15 million in restitution for healthcare fraud involving...

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Senate bill would give physicians a 2% Medicare pay increase

The American Medical Association supports the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025that would temporarily reverse the 2.83%...

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NIH announces new antidiscrimination certification

The National Institutes of Health announced a new civil rights certification requirement for grant recipients, mandating they certify their DEI...

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Montana expands healthcare law to include mental health digital services

Montana has expanded its Uniform Health Care Information Act to include mental health digital service platforms, requiring them to comply with state...

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House-passed budget bill includes big changes to Medicaid

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Thursday, May 22, 2025, by a 215-214 vote, including over $700...

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