Pietje Kobus

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Impact of Proposed Medicaid Cuts on Rural Healthcare is Severe, Organizations Warn

6 days ago | hcinnovationgroup.com | Pietje Kobus

On June 23, Families USA, a health consumer advocate, released a new report detailing how federal Medicaid cuts included in the current budget reconciliation bill would impact hospital revenues and drive independent rural hospitals to the brink of closure. Independent rural hospitals could lose an estimated $465 million in total patient revenue in 2026 due to federal Medicaid cuts, and because of those losses, could lose on average 56 percent of their yearly net income.
Health Plans Commit to Reform Prior Authorization Practice

6 days ago | hcinnovationgroup.com | Pietje Kobus

AHIP, the political advocacy and trade association of health insurance companies, announced in a press release on June 23 that health insurance plans made a series of commitments to streamline, simplify, and reduce prior authorization. “Building on health plans’ existing efforts, these new actions are focused on connecting patients more quickly to the care they need while minimizing administrative burdens on providers,” the news release stated.
Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

1 week ago | hcinnovationgroup.com | Pietje Kobus

On Wednesday, June 18, the Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The vote was 6-to-3, along conservative/liberal lines, NPR’s Nina Totenberg reported.
Report: State Health Rankings Show Historic Coverage Gains

1 week ago | hcinnovationgroup.com | Pietje Kobus

On Wednesday, June 18, the Commonwealth Fund released its 2025 Scorecard on State Health System performance, part of the Commonwealth Fund’s ongoing series of reports tracking how each state’s health system is working. While states have made historic progress in expanding health coverage and improving access to care over the past decade, several proposed federal policy changes may reverse those gains, according to a news release by the foundation.
New Healthcare Cybersecurity Bill Aimed at Protecting Private Data

2 weeks ago | hcinnovationgroup.com | Pietje Kobus

New Healthcare Cybersecurity Bill Aimed at Protecting Private DataThe bipartisan bill seeks to form a CISA-HHS liaisonID 103483001 © Leowolfert | Dreamstime.comNew Healthcare Cybersecurity Bill Aimed at Protecting Private DataReps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Jason Crow (D-CO) introduced the Healthcare Cybersecurity Act to assist health providers in better responding to cyber threats. The bipartisan bills were introduced in the House of Representatives and the Senate last week.
AMA: Physicians Continue to Move Away from Private Practices

1 month ago | hcinnovationgroup.com | Pietje Kobus

AMA: Physicians Continue to Move Away from Private PracticesLow payment, high costs, and administrative burdens are affecting private practicesID 46737298 | Care © Mark Adams | Dreamstime.comPhysicians continue to move away from private practicesOn May 29, the American Medical Association (AMA) published the findings of its latest research on physician practice characteristics in 2024.
CMS Launches Oversight Initiative on Hospitals Performing Sex Reassignment Procedures

1 month ago | hcinnovationgroup.com | Pietje Kobus

On Wednesday, May 28, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it had sent letters to select hospitals that perform pediatric sex reassignment procedures. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is requesting an “urgent review” of quality standards and procedures.
CISA’s Top leaders are Leaving the Agency

1 month ago | hcinnovationgroup.com | Pietje Kobus

CISA’s Top leaders are Leaving the AgencyIn purging effort, most of the leaders of the agency’s operating divisions and regional offices have left or will leave this monthID 299263345 © Mohamed Ahmed Soliman | Dreamstime.comCISA’s Top leaders are Leaving the AgencyTop officials of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have left the agency or will leave this month, according to several media outlets.
CMS Warns States Against Using Medicaid Funds for Healthcare for Undocumented Immigrants

1 month ago | hcinnovationgroup.com | Pietje Kobus

CMS Warns States Against Using Medicaid Funds for Healthcare for Undocumented Immigrants CMS announces enhanced oversight to prevent states from using federal Medicaid funds to provide healthcare for undocumented immigrants ID 60202109 | Healthcare © Zimmytws | Dreamstime.com CMS Warns States Against Using Medicaid Funds for Healthcare for Undocumented Immigrants On Tuesday, May 27, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced increased federal oversight to prevent states...
HHS Releases the First 'Make America Healthy Again' Report

1 month ago | hcinnovationgroup.com | Pietje Kobus

HHS Releases the First 'Make America Healthy Again' ReportThe much-anticipated MAHA report looks at ultra-processed foods, chemical exposures, and more as causes behind chronic diseases in childrenID 5938481 © Monkey Business Images | Dreamstime.comRFK Jr. Releases the First 'Make America Healthy Again' ReportOn May 22, the Presidential Commission to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) released its assessment identifying key drivers behind childhood chronic diseases.