Happy New Year: New Proposed Rules, New Payment Models, New Guidance

This episode reviews new proposed rules, payment models, and regulatory guidance affecting healthcare organizations in early 2026. PYA Principals Martie Ross and Kathy Reep break down recent legislative activity, Medicare and Medicaid policy updates, and regulatory changes providers should be tracking as the year begins.

Topics include:

Medicare telehealth extensions Healthcare extenders Medicaid work requirements Medicare Advantage oversight 340B drug program developments Price transparency rules Interoperability initiatives Emerging alternative payment models

The discussion highlights how these changes may affect reimbursement, compliance, and operational planning.