Healthcare Affordability
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AI Summary — Last 30 Days
In the last month, the Trump administration's CMS has extended the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver through 2030, emphasizing a strategic shift towards home-based care models to enhance patient experience and reduce costs in the face of operational strain. This move aligns with growing demand, as evidenced by a recent report indicating that 60% of older adults prefer at-home care if their needs increase, highlighting a significant shift in patient preferences towards more accessible and cost-effective options Home Care Costs Increase 3% Nationally. Additionally, the introduction of a new Medicare add-on billing code has substantially boosted specialist compensation, suggesting a reallocation of financial resources that could support value-based care initiatives as health systems navigate workforce challenges and evolving care needs CMS' add-on billing code boosts specialist pay.
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