Happy New Year: New Proposed Rules, New Payment Models, New Guidance
This episode reviews new proposed rules, payment models, and regulatory guidance affecting healthcare organizations in early 2026. PYA Principals Martie Ross and Kathy Reep break down recent legislative activity, Medicare and Medicaid policy updates, and regulatory changes providers should be tracking as the year begins.
Topics include:
Medicare telehealth extensions
Healthcare extenders
Medicaid work requirements
Medicare Advantage oversight
340B drug program developments
Price transparency rules
Interoperability initiatives
Emerging alternative payment models
The discussion highlights how…
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