Reimbursement
Announcement comes less than two months after a scathing report from the Office of the Inspector General showing skyrocketing Medicare Part D drug spending.
Former COO/CEO Edward R. Hills as well as MetroHealth dentists were convicted for running bribery and kickback schemes that even involved dental residents, DOJ says.
Under the Wisconsin Health Care Stability Plan, the state pays for 50 percent of the cost of claims between $50,000 and $250,000.
America's Health Insurance Plans has warned that AHPs could lead to fewer insured Americans and higher premiums for those who remain in the ACA market.
When healthcare innovations aren't reimbursed, hospitals are forced to make tough choices about equipment.
Associations describe final rule as misconstrued, creating roadblocks and showing a lack of understanding about reality.
EHRs and other technological solutions and clinical tools change providers' minds resulting in better and more consistent care, expert says.
Final rule issued Wednesday addresses the collection of risk adjustment charges and making $10 billion in payments for the 2017 benefit year.
HHS Secretary Azar says the new hires will help CMS advance value-based care and consumer choice.
The move will gain additional stakeholder feedback after judge's ruling for additional review.