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Health officials have told Politico that HHS will extend the PHE again in October.
Just 38% of MA plan members say they have enough coverage for mental health treatment, down from 39% a year ago.
Severe volume disruption to operations appears to be waning, but expense pressures are still elevated and pronounced.
Health officials are trying to move all vaccines to intradermal dosing as in a strategy to stretch supply.
The majority of bad debt now is associated with patients with insurance, contributing to the net revenue challenge for hospitals.
Results of the HealthEdge survey show the pace of change has led to shifting priorities for health plan leaders.
For 2023, CMS has removed 10 procedures from the Inpatient Only list in its proposed rule, with comments due by September 13.
A 2021 Milliman analysis showed a tenfold increase in virtual visits by members who have these plans and a 6% reduction in ED visits.
This comes despite a rapid decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations following the winter surge, with the challenges expected to be widespread.
CVS Health is among several potential buyers for the company, according to the WSJ.