Jeff Lagasse
CDC said the funding will help personnel prevent infections more effectively, support rapid response and enhance laboratory capacity.
CMS is also expanding services provided by Federally-facilitated Marketplace Navigators, who help consumers understand benefits.
Deferred patient care due to COVID-19 contributed to UnitedHealthcare's lack of spending.
The decision to exercise enforcement discretion for the payer-to-payer policy doesn't affect any other existing regulatory requirements.
The report received harsh criticism from advocacy group 340B Health, which called the methodology highly flawed.
The DOJ alleges the entities submitted inaccurate information about the health status of beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans.
The model moves beyond traditional medical care to address social issues like housing, employment, legal aid, transportation, food and childcare.
Affordable housing, social isolation, low wages, health problems, high medical costs and other issues can all lead to food insecurity.
High prescription drug prices have important implications for the American healthcare system, driving up overall costs.
The organizations recommended HHS build in flexibilities and payment for APM participants to strengthen their focus on addressing inequities.