Susan Morse
The CMS Medicare Star Rating system ranks the performance and quality of Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans.
4,465 providers participated in the insurer's provider quality rewards program for improved outcomes for Medicare members.
Despite stated preference for online options, 88 percent of appointments are still done by phone.
Partnership will reward Community Healthcare System for meeting quality targets, will compensate for care coordination services.
Over one million people selected plans between Nov. 1, when open enrollment began, to Nov. 12, CMS said.
Republican Georgia rep and surgeon is a longtime Trump supporter and voice against Obamacare.
Talix application analyzes member data from claims, electronic medical records and scanned paper documents to increase coding efficiency.
Providers worry they will shoulder more of the cost of care due to cuts in Medicare reimbursement, elimination of subsidies.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services adds Medicaid drug spending, manufacturer rebate to consumer website.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed; two systems already partnering on Home Care and Satellite Rehabilitation facilities.