Jeff Lagasse
The company pulled in $6.29 billion in profit during Q1, but was hit by Medicare Advantage expenses.
The decision was the latest chapter in ongoing litigation between Humana and CMS over the validity of its star ratings.
The move is a response to the rising demand for cancer care in West Orange and South Lake counties in Florida.
Primary care physicians see an average pay increase of only 1.4%, while specialists experience an even smaller increase of 1%.
The partnership's first two centers will offer medical care, lifestyle counseling and care coordination.
CMS also proposes to update the outlier threshold so that estimated outlier payments remain at 2% of total payments.
This translates to an estimated increase of $695 million in payments from fiscal year 2025, CMS says.
Adjustments are estimated to total $196.5 million in 2026, CMS says.
CCA insures nearly 50,000 Massachusetts residents who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.
House GOP members are demanding cuts of at least $1.5 billion in federal spending, but Senate Republicans are divided.