WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The American Medical Association, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's proposed revisions to Medicare payment policies under the Physician Payment Schedule for 2026. The letter highlights critical recommendations and suggests revisions to various components, emphasizing the implications for patient access and healthcare provider stability. In its letter dated August 21, the AM  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- CommonSpirit Health at Home has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), raising concerns about proposed cuts to Medicare reimbursements for home health services. The Loveland, Ohio-based organization, which serves approximately 15,000 patients daily across 15 states, emphasizes the critical implications these cuts would have on patient care and workforce stability. In the letter, the organization highlights that a 9% reduction  more