Policy and Legislation
Payment adjustments are expected to range from 0.4 to 2.6 percent of providers' Part B expenditures, report says.
Physicians object to the policy they say will cause patients to delay seeking treatment and leave bills unpaid.
Hospital Compare initiative has become a "problem child" for CMS, but discussion over methods shouldn't be allowed to stall program repeatedly, expert says.
Insurers offering plans have been required to cover all FDA-approved contraception, including medications and devices that induce abortion, as well as sterilization procedures.
System is already cutting hiring, using attrition to conserve cash and will end the week with only 13 days cash on hand.
Group's general counsel says OIG's understanding and application of Medicare rules are flawed.
Medicare advisory commission recommends voluntary physician participation in a program with measures more similar to APMs.
Under association health plans, small businesses can join associations that offer insurance to members but solvency problems have been an issue in the past.
The bill, if signed by the California governor, would require drug companies to give notice to state agencies and health insurers if they plan to raise drug prices by 16 percent or more.
NYC H+H has said funds were already earmarked for use well before the October deadline.