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By Jeff Lagasse | 12:39 pm | November 23, 2022
Lawmakers say the final rule implementing the law favors insurers and should be changed to reflect provider concerns.
By Jeff Lagasse | 02:43 pm | November 22, 2022
However, providers who previously were able to balance-bill patients may now be using the IDR process to collect above-market reimbursement.
By Jeff Lagasse | 09:53 am | November 22, 2022
Corresponding with enrollment is the U.S. rate of uninsured, which HHS says hit an all-time low this year.
By Jeff Lagasse | 10:38 am | November 21, 2022
UnitedHealth says the appeal is without merit.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:57 am | November 18, 2022
Millions are projected to be at risk of losing Medicaid after the PHE ends, because of the end of continuous open enrollment coverage.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:36 am | November 17, 2022
The bill would increase access to PACE for beneficiaries by enabling them to choose between the PACE Part D plan or a marketplace Part D plan.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:16 pm | November 16, 2022
The senators charge that the Trump administration weakened the basic consumer protections Congress had enacted and relaxed CMS' oversight.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:45 pm | November 15, 2022
The hospital is accused of not providing adequate support to a patient with a hearing disability and has agreed to comply with federal law.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:47 am | November 15, 2022
Gaps in the availability, completeness and quality of health equity data remain across CMS programs, the agency says.
By Susan Morse | 10:25 am | November 15, 2022
The deadline for HHS to give providers a 60-day notice was Friday.