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The guidance requires providers to document a positive COVID-19 test result in the medical record.
The fines are receiving criticism from both nursing homes and advocacy groups such as LeadingAge, which says the industry is already facing unprecedented financial strain.
Prime was chosen for its financial commitment and a history of turning around financially distressed hospitals.
The joint statement includes recommendations on community partnerships, PPE and distancing protocols, and prioritizing procedures.
Eligible hospitals will receive 2.5% of their net revenue from patient care starting next week.
UHG compared differences in preventive care and chronic condition metrics between capitated and fee-for-service payment.
By September, the U.S. will have the capacity to do 90 million tests a month, if needed, says Adm. Brett Giroir of HHS.
About 6.5 million Americans live with heart failure and these technologies can save their lives, according to CMS.
Rural providers can pursue care transformation, such as expanding telehealth to allow the beneficiary's place of residence to be an originating site.
A majority of those who have been confirmed to have died from the coronavirus are people of color, many born outside the U.S.