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Legislation could permit insurers to base payment for COVID-19 tests administered out-of-network on their median in-network rate, AHIP says.
Meanwhile, 29% of such parents said they'll take a wait-and-see approach, while 12% said they'd do it only if it was required.
The agency's end goal for Medicare Advantage is to match CMS' vision for its programs as a whole, with an emphasis on health equity.
The tests are expected to become available in early spring for those on original Medicare or in a Medicare Advantage plan.
The hope is that it will strengthen HHS' human trafficking prevention and intervention efforts with a focus on partnerships, equity and open data.
The COVID-19 vaccine would be the first available to help protect children under 5 years of age.
The move is meant to further support its associates, mission and 2030 transformation strategy, the nonprofit system says.
In a separate Blue Cross settlement, Shkreli's companies will pay $28 million, which will be given to third-party payers.
Many organizations ended the year in better financial shape than 2020, but overall performance is below pre-pandemic levels.
Berg has served at DaVita Medical Group, Wellcare Health Plans and UnitedHealth Group, among other healthcare players.