On April 9, 2025, President Trump issued a presidential memorandum directing federal agencies to revoke regulations his administration deems unlawful—without public notice or opportunity for comment. The directive urges all executive departments and … [Read more...] about New Directive Will Diminish Transparency in Health Care Rulemaking
Archives for May 2025
Serious Food Problems in Nursing Facilities
An analysis of federal nursing home cost reports, conducted by journalists in New Jersey, Michigan, Alabama, and Oregon, Rutgers University, and data experts, finds serious problems in food service at nursing facilities nationwide. Ted Sherman, “The … [Read more...] about Serious Food Problems in Nursing Facilities
Medicaid Resource Roundup: Work Requirements
Congress is in the process of negotiating a budget package that is expected to contain cuts to Medicaid. Official proposals are expected in the coming days and weeks, but many experts anticipate that Medicaid work requirements in some form are likely … [Read more...] about Medicaid Resource Roundup: Work Requirements
Supreme Court Rejects Higher Payments for Hospitals Serving Low-Income Patients
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a case involving Medicare payments to hospitals that serve a “disproportionate share” of low-income patients. HHS generally pays hospitals fixed rates … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Rejects Higher Payments for Hospitals Serving Low-Income Patients
Know Jimmo – Jimmo Can Open Doors to Necessary Care
The Jimmo case was settled in 2013, with an agreement, approved by the court, confirming that improvement potential is not the deciding factor to determine Medicare coverage for nursing home care, home health care, and outpatient therapy. The Jimmo … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo – Jimmo Can Open Doors to Necessary Care