Jeff Lagasse
The group says it would support a "smooth transition" back to normal Medicaid eligibility during the redetermination process.
The lawmakers say that while some insurance companies are complying with CMS' rule, others may be relying on gaps to evade accountability.
Staffing issues and an ongoing nursing shortage continue to cause challenges for the nation's nursing workforce.
Relying on labor from contract staffing firms contributed to higher overall labor expenses, according to the American Hospital Association.
The partners said their deal would pair the health system's established telehealth and hospital-at-home programs with Best Buy's in-home services.
The transaction is valued at $132 million and is expected to close during the second quarter of this year.
Rising expenses for labor, drugs, and medical supplies are major drivers of the expense increase.
They want the federal government to bolster financial assistance policies and protect people from certain billing and collection practices.
Highmark touted Kinsa's insights, which include prevalence of fever and other symptoms, and how quickly illness is spreading.
The groups maintained that additional cuts to Medicaid would only cause further difficulties on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic.