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Section 1902(a)(2) of the Social Security Act (the Act) requires states to share the responsibility of financing the Medicaid program with the federal government, by providing at least 40 percent of the non-federal share of expenditures under the state plan. There are several ways states can finance the non-Federal share, including health care-related taxes under section 1903(w) of the Act. States have historically looked for ways to shift this responsibility more toward the

CMS Shuts Down Massive Medicaid Tax Loophole, Saving Billions for Federal Taxpayers and Restoring the Federal-State Partnership New Policy Delivers Major Program Integrity Win by Halting State Schemes that Previously Shifted Medicaid Costs onto Federal Taxpayers The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking decisive action – through the Preserving Medicaid Funding for Vulnerable Populations—Closing a Health Care-Related Tax Loophole Final Rule – to implement an

The Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Fall 2025 concluded its highly anticipated annual meeting with record attendance, dynamic sessions, and renewed momentum for innovation in wound care. Clinicians, researchers, and healthcare leaders gathered to exchange insights, share real-world experiences, and strengthen the interdisciplinary collaboration that drives better patient outcomes. This year’s program showcased focused content and diverse learning formats , offering at

When done right, referrals are more than just paperwork or scheduling. They’re a vital link between providers that ensures patients get the right care, at the right time, from the right specialist. But when communication breaks down, both clinicians and patients can face unnecessary delays, confusion, and frustration. A smooth, patient-centered referral experience benefits everyone involved — and it’s a core building block of better outcomes and value-based care. The Referral