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Last update: 8 hours agoCMS Crackdown on Care Access: CMS has imposed a nationwide enrollment freeze on new home health agencies and hospices, pausing Medicare sign-ups for six months starting May 13—existing providers can keep billing. Legal/Insurance: The New Jersey Supreme Court upheld an insurer’s right to reserve coverage and withdraw from an insured’s defense after timely reservation of rights in Mist Pharmaceuticals v. Berkley. Nursing Home Watch: CMS star ratings spotlight a mixed picture across NJ—Jersey Shore Center (Monmouth) and Applewood Village (Monmouth) hit 4–5 stars, while Livingston Post Acute Care (Essex) landed at 2 stars. Public Health Alerts: Newark activated a “Code Red” heat warning for May 19–20 as heat index nears 97°F, and tick-bite-related ER visits are surging nationally. Policy Fight Over Student Loans: Multiple states sued the U.S. Department of Education over a rule that could narrow “professional degree” eligibility and reduce access to graduate student loans, including in healthcare.
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