Policy and Legislation
While they agree with certain proposals, they take issue with others, as stated in letters the groups sent this week to HHS Secretary Alex Azar.
Health and Human Services officials said that regulations such as Stark Law and HIPAA are acting as roadblocks on the path to value-based care.
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price did not comply with federal regulations for chartered aircraft and other government travel, OIG says.
Operation S.O.S. was inspired by prosecution efforts in Manatee County, Florida, which realized a 77 percent drop in overdose deaths.
Twelve parents declined to take their children - ages 5 and under - with them when they were deported, officials say.
This year Navigator organizations will be judged on offering options to the ACA such as Association and short-term plans.
After adjustments for race, poverty level and other factors, plans serving the highest proportions of disadvantaged populations improved considerably in the rankings.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said the change is intended to ensure that providers receive their complete payment and that any diversion of funds is legal.
Affordable Care Act, abortion rights issues could be at center of nomination fight.
AHIP, CMS Administrator Seema Verma both say they want quick resolution to conflicting court decisions holding up payments.