Medicare & Medicaid
CMS' proposal would also create a new special enrollment period opportunity for low-income consumers.
MMM represents the largest MA plan in Puerto Rico, and it will allow Anthem to expand its market presence on the island.
Expansion did not lead patients receiving care at safety net hospitals to transfer their care to non-safety-net hospitals.
At launch, the company is offering its Extra Access program to seniors in West Tennessee.
Daniel Tsai previously served as the Assistant Secretary for MassHealth and Medicaid Director.
The agency also issued a rule meant to speed the shift to value for home-based services.
States with marketplaces will be enrolling more consumers and reassessing current enrollees' eligibility for financial assistance.
There was a 13.9% increase in people who enrolled in coverage, representing about 9.9 million people.
The cost to disclose negotiated rates could be greater than the $300 a day fines, the JAMA study says.
Many plans are still struggling in terms of information and communication - factors that greatly improve satisfaction and retention.