Medicare & Medicaid
Additional costs to states could be offset by lower administrative burdens and potentially improve health of enrollees, findings show.
Medicare spending on physician services totaled $82.9 billion in 2020, down from $95 billion the year prior, data shows.
The appeal is in response to court rulings saying the federal government overstepped its authority by not seeking Congressional approval.
Medicare services added to the telehealth services list temporarily during the PHE will remain in place through December 31, 2023.
CMS is focused on identifying improvements that would increase organ donations, improve transplants and enhance dialysis care.
In Missouri, a federal judge granted 10 states a preliminary injunction, and in Louisiana, the court issued a nationwide injunction.
Care consistency is one of the major reasons why value-based models tend to result in better outcomes for MA members.
The average amount is $170,700, with payments ranging from $500 to $43 million.
Along with that growth, the number of plans offering more than one benefit increased 15%, from 175 to 202.
New data submission requirements include information on average monthly premiums and drug spending for patients.