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February 23, 2026

Bipartisan Push in Congress Seeks H-1B Fee Exemption for Health-Care Sector

A bipartisan, bicameral group of 100 U.S. lawmakers, led by Reps. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) and Michael Lawler (R-NY), sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) formally urging the agency to exempt the health-care sector from a newly introduced $100,000 fee on employers filing new H-1B visa ...
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February 13, 2026

How to Report CMS MVPs

If you’re interested in reporting a MIPS Value Pathway (MVP), review the MVPs finalized for the 2026 performance year on the 2026 Explore MVPs webpage to determine if there’s an available MVP that’s applicable to your scope of care and practice. To report an MVP for the 2026 performance year, you’ll need t...
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February 13, 2026

2025 QPP Data Submission Is Open through March 31

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has opened data submission for the 2025 performance year of the Quality Payment Program (QPP). Data can be submitted and updated until March 31, 2026, 8:00 PM ET.
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February 9, 2026

Maryland Introduces State Bill Requiring CMD for Medical Directors

Last week, House Bill (HB) 931 was introduced in the Maryland General Assembly. It proposes new statewide standards for medical directors in nursing homes, aiming to strengthen clinical oversight and accountability in long-term care facilities.
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February 3, 2026

Congress Ends Shutdown, Extends Key Telehealth Waivers for Two Years

Congress has passed a $1.2 trillion funding package that ends the latest government shutdown and keeps most federal agencies funded through September. The bill includes a two-year extension of Medicare telehealth flexibilities through December 31, 2027, maintaining expanded coverage for virtual care, inclu...
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February 2, 2026

CMS Releases Updates to State Operations Manual

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced updates to the State Operations Manual (SOM), introducing revised and clarified guidance to strengthen survey and enforcement processes.
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January 26, 2026

PALTmed Advocates to Overturn Facility-Based Payment Cuts to SNF Clinicians

In response to payment changes stemming from CMS’ 2026 practice expense (PE) methodology updates, PALTmed is continuing its advocacy and education efforts focused on clinician reimbursement in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and nursing facilities (NFs). PALTmed has raised concerns that CMS’ revised meth...
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January 26, 2026

House Advances HHS Funding Bill With Key Health-Care Extensions

Last week, the House voted 341–88 to pass a bill providing full-year funding for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The package includes several major health-care provisions and program extensions important to providers, patients, and long-term care stakeholders. The package is part of a De...
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January 16, 2026

CMS to Host LEAD (Long-term Enhancing ACO Design) Model Overview Webinar

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a webinar on Thursday, January 29, 2026, 2:00-3:00 PM ET, about the LEAD Model, including model goals, participation options, eligibility, and payment methodology. The LEAD Model team will also provide more information on the application proc...