Policy and Legislation
Providers that participate in an advanced payment model can earn up to 5 percent in bonuses for the 2017 performance year.
Agency said it is reviewing its policies for allowing what is called seamless enrollment after some senior citizens were surprised to learn they were enrolled.
Modern Medicaid Alliance, coalition of 30 organizations including AHIP, will educate policy makers, public on Medicaid's integrated care, services.
Medicare discussions will also include need for collaboration between plans, providers and the government.
Some insurers are seeking to recover money they said was promised in the HHS program for taking on risk of offering products on the exchanges. DOJ argues no deadline was established for HHS to pay risk corridors payments.
Study also faults current Medicare model for lack of transparency, failing to consider costs of supplying equipment to beneficiaries.
Secretary Sylvia Burwell Wednesday acknowledged that the Affordable Care Act's fourth enrollment season, which begins Nov. 1, is a pivotal time.
Study found ER use among Medicaid patients in Oregon stayed high two years after people gained coverage, more patients visited doctors offices.
By pushing back the ability for small practices to pool together this way, many will face a challenging start to the payment overhaul, AAFP, AHA says.
Officials will add 10 new categories involving a population of about a half a million people, according to the measure's proponents.