Medicare & Medicaid
Navigators reach underserved communities that historically have experienced lower access to health coverage, CMS says.
The Medicare Act "prohibits Medicare payment for services that are not furnished within the United States," according to the filing.
Stays at the highest severity level are vulnerable to inappropriate billing practices, OIG says.
Providers may seek federal reimbursement for costs incurred for COVID-19 testing or vaccines to those who are uninsured
Similar to the COVID-19 vaccine, Medicare will cover these infusions for the duration of the public health emergency.
Rule requires legal immigrants to submit to a public charge determination if they use public benefits, prompting opposition from various parties.
Although RAND said price regulation is the most effective way to reduce spending, the researchers said this method has the most opposition.
A report calls for establishing universal coverage for all Americans' long-term care needs through Medicare.
Flu data from 2018, the closest analog, shows costs for patients could add up to hundreds or even thousands.
Brooks-LaSure formerly worked for the Obama Administration within CMS and the Department of Health and Human Services.