Can New DEA Leadership Resolve the Telemedicine Prescription Debate?
While no action has been taken on the proposed rule, telehealth advocates are pinning their hopes on Cole and hoping that new DEA leadership can jump-start the move toward a registration process that would appeal to both the government and providers.
The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Was a Big Beautiful Bust for Telehealth, and Now the Clock Is Ticking
Healthcare leaders hoping for good news in President Trump’s so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” were largely disappointed at the outcome. But supporters are saying the fight to extend or even make permanent pandemic-era waivers isn’t over yet.
A CNO Guide to Participating in Policy and Advocacy
As this year progresses under a new administration with new ideas about legislation and policy, it’s more important than ever that CNOs and other nurse leaders get involved so that nurses can be the ones leading the way for legislative change.
Joint Commission Unveils Streamlined Accreditation Process
The Joint Commission this week launched Accreditation 360: The New Standard, its new approach to healthcare accreditation and certification, which promises to streamline and simplify the accreditation process. This includes removing 714 requirements from the hospital accreditation program and making standards available online and searchable by the public.
OSHA Proposes Changes to Respiratory Protection Rules
On July 1, OSHA took significant steps at deregulation by proposing changes to medical evaluation requirements in the respiratory protection standard.
OSHA Takes First Steps at Deregulation
On July 1, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) took its first steps at deregulation, publishing one final rule and many proposals.
Why the Hospital at Home Concept Won’t Be Going Away
Hospital at Home receives support from a waiver that enabled health systems and hospitals following the CMS model to receive Medicare reimbursement. That waiver is due to expire in September, and while there’s a strong lobbying effort to make it permanent, many hospital executives have said the program has proven its value and will go on regardless.
Tariffs and the Healthcare Supply Chain: Dealing with Uncertainty
It’s been a wild ride for organizations across all industries observing the rise and fall of tariffs in 2025. Most supply chain leaders simply don’t have informed answers, while resource-strapped healthcare organizations are scrambling to try to work with their suppliers to identify risks and potential impacts.
Congress Eyes Reimbursement Boost for Rural RPM Programs
While adoption rates are growing for remote patient monitoring (RPM), rural and remote providers are holding back, due in large part to low Medicare reimbursement. A new bill before Congress aims to change that.
A Crucial Year for Value-Based Care in Medicaid
This year marks a pivotal moment for Medicaid, its enrollees, and the clinicians who serve them. The joint federal-state program is facing significant challenges from the current Trump administration, which has proposed substantial budget cuts to Medicaid for both fiscal and political reasons.