Medicare & Medicaid
The policies put pressure on benefits and premiums as insurers are already facing regulatory changes and higher utilization, AHIP says.
The proposed rates for hospices that do not submit required quality data would be -1.4%.
CMS wants to expand its ability to impose financial penalties for health and safety deficiencies.
This is despite payment errors under Medicaid dropping by $30 billion from the previous year.
CMS is asking for feedback on having a star ratings system for IRFs.
Final rule aims to make it easier for millions to enroll and keep their health coverage, CMS says.
Upwards of 41 drugs available through Medicare Part B could have a lowered Part B coinsurance rate from April 1 to June 30.
The larger burden of healthcare spending is a function of both lower average total household spending and higher healthcare use.
However, the results highlight a disparity in retention rates that is more than a difference between the insured and uninsured.
UnitedHealth Group says the pharmacy network could be back online as soon as today.