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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said the change is intended to ensure that providers receive their complete payment and that any diversion of funds is legal.
Less than half, 48 percent, of all drug coverage decisions are consistent across the majority of health plans, findings showed.
AHIP, CMS Administrator Seema Verma both say they want quick resolution to conflicting court decisions holding up payments.
State wants hospitals in-network with Centene, UnitedHealthcare and WellCare but with no apparent savings.
The appeal of Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced is in it qualifying as an advanced APM but concerns remain over target pricing.
Since not all telehealth tools are created equal and the role of certain technologies remains vague, the time has come for hospitals and vendors to answer a few basic questions.
The targeted billing codes were rarely used by hospitals, far less than expected based on national estimates.
The evolution of the patchwork EHR landscape has been complex, and one expert traces the problem back to meaningful use.
Customers pay a monthly service fee, which is often covered by insurance companies and Medicare Part D plans.
Healthcare organizations see greater optimism about value-based care, says KPMG poll.