Jeff Lagasse
Of those 20 health equity committees, only eight included minority group representatives.
Seshamani served as vice president of clinical care transformation at MedStar Health, designing population health and value-based care initiatives.
If vaccinations remain below the threshold needed to achieve herd immunity, hospitals may be dealing with COVID-19 patients indefinitely.
Hospitals lost 5,500 jobs during the month after gaining 2,900 in May, though there were some gains in other healthcare subsectors.
CMS' proposal would also create a new special enrollment period opportunity for low-income consumers.
These changes may reflect a decrease in healthcare utilization and the increased flexibilities brought by COVID-19-driven regulations.
The final rule is an implementation of the No Surprises Act, which was passed by Congress last year.
MMM represents the largest MA plan in Puerto Rico, and it will allow Anthem to expand its market presence on the island.
Expansion did not lead patients receiving care at safety net hospitals to transfer their care to non-safety-net hospitals.
The move is intended to lower medication costs for diabetes patients, and is the latest move by the retailer to establish a healthcare presence.