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Hospitals will get $1.7 billion more federal funding. Will this reduce waiting times?

Nursing Review

Labor created Medicare and we will protect it. Protecting the public hospital system, strengthen Medicare and help build Australias future. A new National Health Reform Agreement is due to take effect in 2026. But will it really make a difference? Were delivering an additional $1.7

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Employment Considerations for Long Term Care Facilities under the Biden-Harris Administration

Healthcare Law Insights blog

In support of these goals, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), acting under the direction of the Department of Health and Human Services, issued a proposed rule in the federal register in April titled Fiscal Year 2023 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule (Proposed Rule).

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Inflation Reduction Act Imposes Prescription Drug Pricing Reforms

Healthcare Law Insights blog

The Act includes provisions targeting Medicare prescription drug costs, which could have wide-ranging effects for any party involved in the pharmaceutical industry, including drug developers, researchers, manufacturers, distributors, insurance companies, pharmacy associations and consumers. Small Biotech” drugs are also excluded until 2029.

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Nursing Home Industry Wants Trump to Rescind Staffing Mandate

Health Leaders | Nursing

The requirements would be phased in, starting in May 2026. billion a year, a 2% increase in expenses, though the changes do not include increases in federal Medicare or Medicaid payments. Four in 5 homes would have to increase staffing. Staffing is everything in terms of nursing-home quality," said R.