More than 100 health systems and healthcare organizations wrote to Congress yesterday, imploring lawmakers to extend waivers enacted during the pandemic that allow hospital care at home to Medicare and Medicaid patients. The group, under the umbrella of The Advanced Care at Home Coalition, seeks a two-year extension.
The waivers are due to expire at the end of the pandemic public health emergency. The healthcare organizations say they want to extend home care to ensure continuity of care. Read more.
