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Diagnosis for 4.29.26: Checking the pulse of Florida healthcare news and policy

Florida healthcare fights intensify over policy, funding, and patient access. The post Diagnosis for 4.29.26: Checking the pulse of Florida healthcare news and policy appeared firs...

Diagnosis for 4.20.26: Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy

Health policy shifts reshape care access, costs, and outcomes nationwide. The post Diagnosis for 4.20.26: Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy appeared first o...

AHA releases Q1 2026 Health Care Plan Accountability Update

The AHA today released its Health Care Plan Accountability Update, covering the latest developments in Medicare Advantage, legislation and regul...

Aaron Bean hosts summit on how to make medical insurance more efficient and predictable

He brought voices like Mary Mayhew to Washington to discuss how to improve the system for patients and providers. The post Aaron Bean hosts summit on how to make medical insurance...

Florida Memory Care License Law for Assisted Living Facilities: Compliance and Investment Implications

Key Takeaways - Florida is formalizing memory care regulation for assisted living facilities (“ALFs”). A new specialty license for memory care services, administered by the Agency...

Diagnosis for 4.6.26: Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy

Caregivers power Florida economy amid legal battles and health care innovation The post Diagnosis for 4.6.26: Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy appeared fir...

Florida’s AIDS drug program’s future remains unresolved

Health care trust for Florida schools grows to 20 District participants, with more on the way

Lafayette County will finalize its agreement with FLEHT this week. The post Health care trust for Florida schools grows to 20 District participants, with more on the way appeared f...

Florida AIDS drug advisory panel left out of decision to update list of AIDS drugs

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NATIONAL After FDA commissioner departure, drug center head is out AHA Statement on House Health Subcommittee Hearing Examining Physician Fees, Payment Reforms AMA taps new COO fro...

Protected: Tracking Florida Implementation of HR 1 Medicaid Work Reporting Requirements

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CMS announces electronic prior authorization initiative

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services yesterday announced a new electronic prior authorization initiative as part of its Health Technology Ecosystem. CMS Administrat...

CMS announces 6-month enrollment moratorium on home health and hospice providers

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today announced a six-month nationwide moratorium preventing enrollment of new home health agencies...

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National 6 Joint Commission moves 6 ways hospitals are becoming safer: Leapfrog Agencies warn of agentic AI cybersecurity risks AHA, West Health team to help hospitals with digital...

James Uthmeier establishes new Task Force to root out Medicaid fraud, other pilfering of public funds

'They’re not just stealing from the government. They’re stealing from you..' The post James Uthmeier establishes new Task Force to root out Medicaid fraud, other pilfering of publi...

HHS’s AERO Initiative - What Hospitals Need to Do Right Now

Key Takeaways HHS launched the AERO initiative on May 21, using AI to re-score at least five years of Single Audit Act compliance data for federally funded entities receiving more...

Retaliation? Provider loses $3.5M in state contracts after fighting HIV cuts

‘Are we trying to kill people? Is that the point?’ AHF’s Esteban Wood wonders. The post Retaliation? Provider loses $3.5M in state contracts after fighting HIV cuts appeared first...

Florida Lawmakers Reverse Cuts to State’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program

The Florida Health Department had planned to curb access to HIV meds and kick 16,000 residents out of care. Then came the backlash.

CMS announces first 29 health care organizations to join electronic prior authorization initiative

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services May 13 announced 29 health care organizations have pledged early participation in its electronic prior authorization initiative...

CMS Announces Nationwide Moratoria on Medicare Enrollment of Home Health Agencies

As part of an effort to crack down on publicized fraud, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced on May 13, 2026, a nationwide moratoria on new Medicare enrol...

UnitedHealthcare Promises to Ease Prior Authorization Burden for Rural Hospitals

UnitedHealthcare (UHC) promises to exempt roughly 1,500 rural hospitals and all critical access hospitals from most prior authorization requirements across all lines of business by...

Department of Health EMS Branch Named National EMS Agency of the Year

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health announced that its Emergency Medical Services Branch has been named the 2026 National State EMS Office / Agency of the Year by the National Associ...

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NATIONAL AHA urges FTC, DOJ to exclude hospital mergers from premerger notification requirements Amazon names former Amwell CEO as head of health services Bill proposes counting ho...

CMS Imposes Nationwide Enrollment Moratoria on Hospices and Home Health Agencies What Buyers Sellers and Operators Need...

On May 13, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services imposed two separate 6-month nationwide temporary moratoria on the Medicare enrollment of hospices and home health...