CMS Extends Home Health Freeze Allows Limited Expansion
During the outage that disrupted many online services on Nov. 13, 2026, CMS announced an extension of the six-month freeze…
Medicare home health providers face pay boost and tighter oversight
Medicare’s 2027 home health payment rule offers a 2.4% pay boost for providers—but stricter oversight may deepen sector challenges.
CMS raises home health payments tightens enforcement
CMS projects a 2.4% rise in home health payments for CY2027, while tightening fraud-prevention enforcement that providers fear may strain…
Medicare tightens home health payments and fraud enforcement
CMS finalizes 2027 Medicare home health payment rule with a 2.4% rate increase, adding $415M annually while tightening fraud enforcement.
Medicaid Cuts, Staff Shortages Strain Home Care Providers
Medicaid cuts and staff shortages are straining home care providers, impacting quality care and caregiver wages.
Nigeria’s health worker shortage fuels maternal deaths
Nigeria’s severe health worker shortage contributes to high maternal deaths, with 993 deaths per 100,000 live births—nearly 28.5% of global…
Nigeria’s Health Budget Falls Short, Impacts Economy
Nigeria's health budget shortfall impacts its economy, missing the 15% Abuja Declaration target with only 4.2% allocated.
Nigeria’s Bundibugyo Virus Response Demands Clear, Unified Messaging
Nigeria's Bundibugyo virus response highlights the need for clear, unified messaging to build public trust during health crises.
Nigeria boosts health funding and accountability
Nigeria boosts health funding and accountability with about $200 million budget provision for health programs.
Nigeria confirms first Bundibugyo Ebola case
Nigeria confirms its first Bundibugyo Ebola case in 2024, marking a rare detection after 12 years free of Ebola transmission.