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MA patients typically see fewer avoidable hospitalizations and readmissions and lower rates of high-risk medication use.
Unfortunately, 61% of postings offered salaries less than $60,000, below the living wage in almost half of U.S. states.
Studies show the acute care at home model lowers mortality rates, reduces hospital readmissions and decreases lengths of stay.
As part of the emergence, Envision and AMSURG separated into two entities with separate leadership teams and owner groups.
For price transparency, CMS is requiring hospitals to display their standard charge information by conforming to a CMS template layout.
The proposed rule will also purportedly improve access to behavioral healthcare and make prior authorization more transparent.
The organization also logged strong operating income, which was $156 million for the third quarter, compared to a $75M operating loss last year.
Lawmakers are concerned that CMS' 2024 final Part C and D rule may not adequately address MA plans' increased reliance on AI.
Physician pay in final rule is untenable, providers say, as they laud the delay of MIPS policy and extension of telehealth flexibilities.
A final rule on nursing home minimum staffing levels is due out after the comment period closes on November 6.