More on the Hill & Industry Insiders Voice Disappointment in Medicaid Access Rule
More have spoken on the rule which many believe will only add more pressure to already stressed staffing in home- and community-based care.

Since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its Final Rule on "Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services" on Monday, April 22, many in the industry have voiced their disappointment in the rule, including the National Association for Home Care & H

AAHomecare, Tennessee Mobility Advocates Score Significant CRT Repair Win
The approved legislations was unanimously approved in the Tennessee House of Representatives

NASHVILLE, Tennessee—On Wednesday, April 24 the Tennessee House of Representatives unanimously approved (96-0) an amended version of HB 2147/SB 2368, legislation that ensures patients have strong access to effective preventative maintenance and repairs for complex rehab technology (CRT).

The newly adopted legislation:

CMS Releases The 'Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services Final Rule' (CMS-2442-F)
Actions are the latest in a series of steps the Biden-Harris Administration has taken intending to improve safety, provide support for care workers and family caregivers & to expand access to affordable, high-quality care

WASHINGTON—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released its Final Rule on "Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services" on Monday, April 22.

NAHC Expresses Disappointment Regarding Medicaid Access Final Rule
The organization said the Final Rule will result in agency closures, force providers to exit the Medicaid program and make access issues overall worse

WASHINGTON—The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) released a statement noting that it was, 'extremely disappointed that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) elected to finalize the “payment adequacy” provision in the Medicaid Access Final Rule (CMS 2442-F).'

VGM & Associates Announces Dave Lyman as Executive Vice President
Lyman most recently served as SVP of sales for VGM & Associates, where he led VGM’s member success team

WATERLOO, Iowa— VGM & Associates announced that Dave Lyman has been promoted to executive vice president (EVP). In his new role, Lyman will focus on leading and growing VGM membership communities, as well as leading VGM’s sales, business development, contracting and marketing teams.