2026-03-26 · local
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and CMS have announced the appointment of 18 members to a new Healthcare Advisory Committee. This committee is tasked with providing recommendations on modernizing the U.S. healthcare system, focusing on patient-centered care and chronic disease prevention.
The committee will advise HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz on improving care delivery across Medicare and Medicaid. For senior care facilities in Nevada, this means new federal standards aimed at reducing administrative burden and focusing on patient outcomes.
A primary focus of the committee will be the shift from a 'sick care' model to a proactive, data-driven 'healthcare' system. This includes leveraging real-time data to improve clinical decision-making and ensuring that LTC facilities have the support they need to provide sustainable, high-quality care.
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