Check out what’s happening with CHESS and the industry as more health care systems make the move to value. CHESS is committed to keeping our clients and colleagues up to date on the latest news in the new world of value-based health care.
CMS has issued new guidance to tighten oversight of Medicaid financing, placing limits on certain provider taxes and closing funding gaps. These changes aim to create a more stable foundation for value based care so providers can focus on quality, prevention and better outcomes for patients.
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CMS’s 2026 Medicare Fee Schedule brings a 3.85% pay bump, major changes to telehealth, skin substitutes, ASP drug pricing, and digital health policy.
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Direct-to-consumer pharma models are transforming medication access, lowering costs, and creating new risks for health equity, safety, and care coordination.
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Learn what the 2026 HIPAA updates mean for healthcare providers. Get ahead on Privacy Rule changes, Security Rule compliance, and key deadlines.
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Medicaid operates through a partnership between states and the federal government, with states required to fund a portion of Medicaid spending that the federal government then matches. To raise state dollars, nearly all states levy taxes on hospitals, nursing homes,…
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Uncertainty in Washington threatens to widen care gaps across North Carolina. As enhanced ACA subsidies hang in the balance, providers must step in to help patients navigate coverage and keep healthcare accessible for those who need it most.
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