Budgeting
For price transparency, CMS is requiring hospitals to display their standard charge information by conforming to a CMS template layout.
The organization also logged strong operating income, which was $156 million for the third quarter, compared to a $75M operating loss last year.
The company cites clinical expertise and service capabilities across the company, boosted by "disciplined execution."
CMS had originally proposed a 2.2% decrease to account for the permanent behavior assumption adjustment.
A number of factors contributed to the company's financial performance, including the August launch of Cordavis and its MA offerings.
CMS is expected to issue a final rule after the comment period ends on November 6.
Healthcare leaders will confront sustained upward pressure on compensation for these roles moving forward, report finds.
Cardiologists have the highest average annual wage, followed by non-pediatric orthopedic surgeons and pediatric surgeons.
On average, covered workers contributed 17% of the cost of single coverage and 29% of the cost of family coverage.
While profit decreased year-over-year, overall revenue climbed, due to higher premium revenue and growth at CarelonRx.