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In five separate rules, HHS and CMS move to improve access, consumer awareness, and plan accountability.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and its Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have had a busy spring, particularly when it comes to issuing final rules that affect the Affordable Care Act’s federal marketplace and Medicaid.
Taken as a whole, the five new rules represent an effort by HHS and CMS to improve access to care, simplify consumer choice, and increase transparency and accountability. Here are highlights from each.
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Senate Introduces Companion Legislation To Help Patients Avoid InterruptionsJul 10, 2025
If enacted, PTs across the country would be allowed to secure substitute care for patients during an absence.
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Proposed 2026 Home Health Rule: Implementation of PDGM Leads to 6.4% CutJul 9, 2025
In this review: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality
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APTA Advocates Against Anthem's Policy for Reporting Timed UnitsJul 9, 2025
APTA urges the insurer to revise the policy and has created a template letter for members to add their voices to the advocacy effort.
