Life after cancer: Support for the journey beyond treatment
(Source – news.va.gov) Supporting survivors as they adjust to a new normal Facing cancer is a journey that extends beyond
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CMS proposes new provider tax class for payers in $246B Medicaid overhaul: 8 things to know
(By: Alan Condon for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS on July 21 proposed sweeping changes to Medicaid provider tax policy that would replace the longstanding
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More ways to lower the cost of medical care in retirement
One of the most reported expenses in retirement is the cost of healthcare. Fidelity says a 65-year-old retiring this year
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Court upholds HHS control over 340B rebate models
(By: Ella Jeffries for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled July
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Actions needed to reduce improper payment and fraud risks
Each year, the Office of Management and Budget identifies programs considered high priority for improper payments. In 2025, the Department
Read MoreHow VA TeleTBI is connecting Veterans to brain injury care
(Source – news.va.gov) Closing the distance: Virtual visits connect Veterans to timely brain injury care For many Veterans, getting care
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Proposed bill would create Medicare exchange plan, make enhanced ACA subsidies permanent
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A newly proposed federal bill would create a government-run public health insurance option
Read MoreHealth-housing connection: How VA addresses both for homeless Veterans
Why VA’s approach to preventing and ending Veteran homelessness starts with stable housing. For Veterans experiencing homelessness or housing instability,
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Senate Republicans block effort to repeal Medicare AI prior authorization pilot
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Senate Republicans have blocked an effort to advance a Democratic-led resolution to repeal CMS’
Read MoreViolence Repeatedly Erupts at Dementia Care Facilities Despite Warnings, Inspections Show
(By Jordan Rau for KFF Health News) Sam Ato Timaloa, a paroled sex offender who also served time for attempted murder,
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