Medicare & Medicaid
The impact of the payment policies would result in an increase of about $444 million in Medicare Part A payments in 2022.
CMS is also proposing to add Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Hospice Survey Star ratings on Care Compare.
The organizations plan to announce further details of their insurance plan during this fall's annual enrollment period.
Getting more consumers covered means less uncompensated care for hospitals, which places significant importance on access.
Four out of five consumers will be able to find a plan for $10 or less per month with the newly expanded financial assistance.
The number of Medicare and Medicaid patients declined during the pandemic, changing the 340B hospital payer mix.
CHART was set up to test whether upfront investments, capitated payments and regulatory flexibilities improve care while reducing costs.
The group said CMS either missed its deadline or misinterpreted provider information when denying mid-build exceptions.
AHIP floated policy recommendations including strengthening access for underserved populations through Medicare Advantage.
The 2% cut to Medicare reimbursement is delayed through the end of the year, to the relief of hospital and physician groups.