Susan Morse
Telehealth as an accepted benefit ends with the PHE, though there have been some legislative attempts around this, says MGMA.
The Texas ruling was contradicted by Washington et al. v. FDA ruling, which ordered the FDA to keep mifepristone available.
The status quo of ICU clinical alarm fatigue is untenable for both clinicians and patients, says CalmWave CEO Ophir Ronen.
OakWell will be reimbursed for its services by contracting with insurance companies that offer Medicare Advantage plans.
While Texas decision eliminated constitutional grounds for coverage it doesn't mean insurers would stop the benefit, says legal expert.
In response to increased mental health needs, CMS wants flexibility for hospitals to open and bill Medicare for a new inpatient psychiatric units.
Overall IRF payments for 2024 are expected to increase by 3.7%, or $335 million, relative to payments in 2023.
The finalized risk adjustment model reflects revisions focused on conditions that are subject to more coding variation.
CMS released 2024 Medicare Advantage Program and Part D Payment policies on Friday.
AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles says he fully expects an appeal.