CMS launches new payment model for emergency care: 5 things to know
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has selected 205 participants for its new, five-year Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport Model.
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Health Care Redesign
Medicare exploring ways to enable reimbursement for telehealth Diabetes Prevention Programs
In response to a letter sent late last October by 19 senators, CMS officials are reportedly looking at allowing Medicare
Read MorePatient volume at Walmart Health clinics in Georgia exceeding expectations, exec says
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Walmart has expanded into primary care by opening two new standalone health clinics
Read MoreWalmart could expand dental care access, Pacific Dental leaders say
(By Gabrielle Masson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Becker’s asked two Pacific Dental Services leaders what they thought about Walmart entering dentistry. Here’s what
Read MoreInsurer clinic competition ‘very worrisome for hospitals’
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Clinics run by UnitedHealth Group, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and CVS Health
Read MoreHealthy Adult Opportunity waiver
Medicaid is consuming an ever-larger share of spending at the federal and state level and squeezing out other public policy
Read MoreProposed federal budget would expand the options for Medicare beneficiaries
Among the proposed 2021 federal budget there are two items that will affect Medicare beneficiaries. One of the proposals would
Read MoreKey proposals in the Proposed Rule for Medicare Advantage and Part D for Year 2021 and 2022
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issues a proposed rule advancing multiple updates and changes to Medicare Advantage
Read MoreNo Quick Fix: Missouri Finds Managing Pain Without Opioids Isn’t Fast Or Easy
(By Lauren Weber for Kaiser Health News) ST. LOUIS — Missouri began offering chiropractic care, acupuncture, physical therapy and cognitive-behavioral
Read MoreChanges to Medicare Advantage plans to lower prescription drug costs for seniors
More changes are coming to Medicare Advantage plans. The proposal aims to create more transparency within Medicare’s prescription drug benefit
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