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ACTION NEEDED: Contact Lawmakers on Important Issues Facing Hospitals and Health Systems

While lawmakers are in their district, it is important for the field to engage with members of Congress to remind them of the importance of preserving access to care by continuing to fund vital programs like telehealth and hospital-at-home waivers, and avoiding harmful policies such as site-neutral payments and Medicaid DSH cuts.

CMS launches ASPIRE Model for youth in Medicaid, CHIP with complex medical, behavioral health needs

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center yesterday announced the launch of a new model under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program for children and youth up to age 21 who either have or are at risk of developing complex medical and behavioral needs.
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Fact Sheet: Medicare and Medicaid Constitute Majority of Hospital Payments

It is broadly acknowledged that Medicare reimburses hospitals less than the cost of providing care and their reimbursement rates are non-negotiable.

MACPAC recommends increase in wage transparency for home- and community-based service workers

The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission March 12 released its March 2026 report to Congress.

CMS guidance reinforces roles of organ procurement organizations and hospitals in organ procurement, transplantation

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services March 11 issued guidance to state survey agency directors clarifying and reinforcing the roles and responsibilities of organ procurement organizations and hospitals in organ procurement and transplantation.

AHA urges Senate, House leaders to protect health care coverage

The AHA April 29 urged majority and minority leaders in both the Senate and House to not make disruptive policy changes to Medicaid and other coverage options.
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CMS Issues 6-Month Medicaid Eligibility Redetermination Guidance

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) March 6 released guidance for states on the implementation of Section 71107 of Public Law 119-21.

CMS notifies states of options for transitioning to 6-month Medicaid renewals

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services March 6 issued guidance to states on transitioning to six-month Medicaid redeterminations in 2027, a change established by the budget reconciliation bill passed last year.

House E&C Committee leaders expand Medicaid fraud investigation

Republican leaders on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce March 5 announced they were expanding their ongoing investigation into waste, fraud and abuse within Medicaid programs by sending letters to 10 additional states to request information and documents on actions each state is taking to strengthen Medicaid program integrity.
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Medicaid Coverage Supports Rural Patients, Hospitals, and Communities

One in seven Americans live in rural areas and rely on rural hospitals and health systems for the health and well-being of their communities.