Rural Health
News by Topic: Home health
Apr 14, 2026 - Rhode Island Gov. Daniel J. McKee has submitted a budget amendment for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 that allocates $16.7 million for the state's Rural Health Information Technology Modernization Program. The amendment will support hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, primary care practices, and behavioral health providers, and will allow pharmacists and dental hygienists to practice at the top of their licenses. An additional $16.2 million will be used to expand rural hospital-at-home programs.
Source: Providence Business News
CMS: Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Federal Register
Mar 17, 2026 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comments on the extension of an information collection titled "Medicaid Program Face-to-Face Requirements for Home Health Services and Supporting Regulations." Physicians must document that there was a face-to-face encounter with the Medicaid beneficiary prior to the physician certifying that home health services are required. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act permits nurse practitioners (NPs), clinical nurse specialists (CNSs), and physician assistants (PAs) to certify the need for home health services and to order services in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Comments are due by April 16, 2026.
Source: Federal Register