In a significant move for mental health care providers, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has rolled out a series of updates to the Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities (IPF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) for fiscal year 2026. These changes, detailed in a recent final rule,
In a healthcare landscape increasingly defined by rising costs and funding uncertainties, a significant policy shift by CareOregon, a Portland, Oregon-based nonprofit managed care organization, has sparked attention and concern among its members and industry observers. This nonprofit, the largest
In a landmark effort to transform the landscape of healthcare data management, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched an innovative federal Health Technology Ecosystem, as announced by President Donald Trump at the White House. This bold initiative seeks to overhaul
The escalating expense of specialty drugs, critical for treating complex conditions such as cancer and rare diseases, has emerged as a pressing issue for employers and health plans across the healthcare landscape, demanding urgent and innovative solutions. With these medications accounting for a
The challenges of providing breakthrough therapies for rare diseases within single-payer healthcare systems are becoming increasingly evident. These systems, which aim to offer universal healthcare, often face dilemmas when funding high-cost treatments for low-population diseases. In contrast,
The ongoing debate over the effectiveness of single-payer healthcare systems has significant implications for cancer patients, who uniquely depend on timely and advanced medical interventions. As this article delves into the critical challenges faced under such systems, it becomes apparent that
