Susan Morse
UnitedHealth Group has announced a living donor program to give $12,000 to individuals who provide organs to one of its employees.
There's been close to a 6% increase in Medicaid and CHIP enrollment since the public health emergency began.
For one health system, robotic process automation equates to about 27,000 hours in a month saved, which correlates to around $500,000.
Non-COVID-19 utilization is back to 95% of baseline, and, when coupled with the cost of COVID-19 care, overall utilization is above baseline.
Certain new and innovative equipment and supplies will qualify for the additional Medicare payment.
Democratic opponents say the "unlawful waiver" will expose consumers to greater financial risk by encouraging the use of junk plans.
Direct contracting is the next CMMI model and is based on Next Generation, Medicare Shared Savings and Medicare Advantage plans.
CMS is seeking feedback on a potential COVID-19 vaccination measure in the Medicare Advantage and Part D star ratings.
Starting in 2023, the rule will require health plans to offer an online shopping tool to give out-of-pocket estimates for 500 of the most shoppable services.
Insurers are banned from charging administration costs and "balance billing is strictly prohibited," Seema Verma says.