Compliance & Legal
The president's comments at a recent rally are false and contribute to the spread of misinformation, they say.
The relief resources are meant to assist providers regardless of whether they accept Medicare or Medicaid payments.
Heritage Health Adult will create a two-tiered Medicaid system, with enhanced benefits for those who meet requirements.
Insurer participation is increasing for the third straight year, with the percentage of enrollees with access to just one insurer dipping to 4%.
CMS estimates that more than 30,000 people will receive Medicaid coverage during the first year of the demonstration.
The layoffs are unrelated to a $6.8 million settlement Premera agreed to pay last month relating to a 2014 data breach.
Hospital associations call the threat from CMS to withhold Medicare and Medicaid participation for non-compliant data reporting "reckless."
The groups said prohibiting training that promotes racial reconciliation is counterproductive to addressing racism.
The virus is resurgent in many areas, adding to fears that it will compound with influenza to create headaches for healthcare.
Repayment will now begin one year from the issuance date of each provider's or supplier's accelerated or advance payment.