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In OIG's estimation, almost three quarters of inactive, or “ghost,” providers should not have been listed as network providers.
The agency said it will be proactive against healthcare entities that block patient access to their health information.
FDA is requiring labels featuring clearer risk information, warnings on dosing and drug interactions and treatment guidance.
Defendants include 96 doctors, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and other licensed medical professionals.
Humana says it supports limiting payment for diagnoses made by nurse practitioners during home visits.
The U.S. is experiencing a maternal health crisis, and has worse outcomes than in any other high-income country, according to OIG.
Enrollees in high-need areas often lack access to providers who can prescribe or dispense these medications, OIG finds.
An audit finds $7.8M in federal funds were claimed for enrollees who were incorrectly assigned to eligibility groups.
Final rule disincentives include hospitals not being able to earn three quarters of the annual market basket increase.
The funding will support establishing and expanding comprehensive substance use disorder treatment and recovery services in rural areas.
