Jeff Lagasse
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.
The grants are part of several initiatives by Optum to address maternal health outcomes and disparities across the U.S.
OIG said CMS should make changes to require accreditation organizations to perform surveys after it issues new participation requirements.
Hospitals and corporate entities such as insurance companies and venture capital firms now own nearly half of U.S. physician practices.
Daniel Tsai previously served as the Assistant Secretary for MassHealth and Medicaid Director.