Medicare & Medicaid
Revised methodology for the rating system was finalized in the 2021 outpatient prospective payment system final rule.
One of the biggest proposals is the repeal of the mandate that hospitals disclose their privately negotiated rates with payers.
The new appointees join tens of thousands of career officials during a time when expertise is critical to tackling the ongoing pandemic.
With this deal, Molina will expand upon its existing services in Texas as a part of its growth strategy.
Commonwealth Fund authors call for a deeper policy look into a system that limits options for beneficiaries without their knowledge.
The signees view the lack of a second application period as a hindrance to the move toward value-based care.
President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law.
The goal of the partnership is to enhance care by enabling members to receive certain healthcare services in their homes.
Many beneficiaries with end-stage kidney disease suffer from poor health outcomes and face increased risk of complications.
The impact of the payment policies would result in an increase of about $444 million in Medicare Part A payments in 2022.