On April 10, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a sweeping update that could significantly impact how states and providers leverage federal Medicaid dollars. CMS announced it will no longer approve or extend funding for Designated State Health Programs (DSHPs) and Designated State Investment Programs (DSIPs), two financing mechanisms that have [...]
HHS Budget Cuts and Their Potential Effects on Hospitals Potential Implications for Healthcare Access and Financial Stability Overview of HHS Budget Cuts The recently proposed fiscal year 2025 budget reductions to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) present a serious concern for hospitals and the communities they serve. With an overall $7.5 billion [...]
Chronic Underfunding: SSA's administrative budget has decreased by 19% since 2010 (adjusted for inflation), while the number of beneficiaries has grown by 25%. This funding gap has led to understaffing and reduced resources for processing claims. Staffing Shortages: High turnover rates, retirements, and insufficient hiring have left SSA and state-level Disability Determination Services (DDS) [...]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become integral to modern business processes, offering unprecedented opportunities for efficiency and productivity gains. However, contrary to popular belief, the most effective AI implementations do not replace humans but rather augment their capabilities, creating a relationship between human intelligence and machine learning. This blog explores how AI keeps people in the [...]
The Social Security Administration (SSA) introduced the 2024 Action Plan, which outlines significant changes to improve workload management, leverage automation, and streamline operational processes. With increasing demands and staffing reductions, SSA focuses on efficiency-driven solutions to enhance service delivery while optimizing internal resources. Enhanced Workload Management Tools To address the growing workload challenges, SSA [...]
