Health care policy initiatives and opportunities that impact care for people living with serious illness and their families.

DEA Delays Implementation of Telemedicine Rules

Rule from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) delays effective dates for two telemedicine rules until December 31, 2025.

Congress Extends Medicare Telehealth Billing Through September 30, 2025

Other programs also extended, but the 2025 payment cut remains.

Reflections on the Public Policy Landscape Impacting Caregivers

Renowned legal and policy advocacy leader reflects on the progress of family caregiving policy and looks ahead at opportunities and risks.

House Republican Budget Calls for Deep Health Care Spending Cuts

A $880B reduction requires cuts to Medicaid and other programs.

Recognizing Spirituality as a Determinant of Health: Policies, Practices, and Systems

Strengthening US public health by integrating spirituality to inform person- and community-centered policy and practice.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Issues Proposed Rule for Telemedicine Registration

Special registration for clinicians and platforms would enable prescribing of controlled substances, including special recognition of hospice and palliative care.

Addressing Pediatric Palliative Care State Policy via Three State Snapshots

NASHP brief highlights policies and programs from three states to support pediatric palliative care.

Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Extended Only Through March 14, 2025

Additional legislation still needed for more permanent solutions for telehealth billing.

Palliative Care Payment Trends Provide ‘Plethora of Data’ for Policymaking

CAPC interviewed in article around payment trends for future policymaking.

4 Ways You Can Take Action with CAPC’s New Serious Illness Scorecard

The landscape of care for people living with serious illness has changed. New Scorecard and state reports assess nationwide capabilities and support action among palliative care champions.

DEA Extends Telehealth Flexibilities through December 31, 2025

Prescribing controlled medications via telehealth allows patient care to continue without interruption.

CMS Finalizes the 2025 Physician Fee Schedule

Modest changes continue to reinforce person-centered with focus on preventive activities.

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