WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Reaches Agreement with Maine Company to Address Hazardous Waste Violations at Kennebunk Facility * BOSTON (August 19, 2025) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an agreement with Northeast Coating Technologies, Inc. that resolves alleged violations of federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the State of Maine's hazardous waste management rules at  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home and 58 home care, hospice, and palliative care organizations submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the agency to withdraw its proposed 9% reduction to Medicare home health payment rates for Calendar Year 2026. The letter highlights significant concerns regarding the potential financial impact on home health agencies and the critical services they provide to Medicare beneficiarie more ST