The House Ways & Means (W&M) Health Subcommittee convened a hearing to examine challenges in post-acute care access, particularly focusing on Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, Medicaid funding, and nursing home staffing standards. Lawmakers from both parties raised concerns about MA plans’ prior authorization practices and their impact on patient care. Democrats emphasized the risks of proposed Medicaid cuts and the importance… (Eisen, March 12, 2025) #Medicare Advantage, #Rural Health