Jeff Lagasse
About half of adults have avoided at least one common health screening, including tests for certain diseases and other exams.
The lawsuit argues that Medicare is required to institute the payment model changes in a budget neutral manner.
Overall, the healthcare sector saw 38,279 job cuts over the course of the past six months, data showed.
Dr. Kristi Henderson is making the transition after 25 years of experience in various healthcare leadership roles.
Non-comprehensive coverage, HHS says, can be harmful to low-income individuals and people with significant healthcare needs.
The lawsuit alleges that Aetna took more than $1.3 billion from Kraft Heinz to pay providers.
The concern is that the QBP overpays MA organizations and does not encourage quality improvement or help beneficiaries select plans.
The changes come on the heels of scrutiny from medical experts for alleged imprecise methodology and bias.
The move makes South Dakota the 39th state, along with Washington, D.C., to adopt the ACA's Medicaid expansion.
The impact of inflation is further exacerbated by continued clinical workforce shortages and pharmaceutical trends.