The consolidation and Appropriation Act of 2024 (H.R. 4366) will reduce Medicare Part B cuts from the anticipated 3.4% to 1.7% for the remainder of 2024 for outpatient services. These cuts are part of budget neutrality that started in 2021.  WSHA members can continue to participate in take action advocacy efforts via ASHA in order to mitigate Medicare Part B cuts at https://www.votervoice.net/ASHAaction/campaigns/90403/respond. CMS released the proposed Fee Schedule Rules for both skilled nursing facilities and inpatient rehab facilities at the end of March and early April. Within these rules there were several changes, but most notably payments to SNFs will increase by 4.1% in FY 2025 and payments for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) will increase 2.8% for in fiscal year 2025.