Meet CMS’ new 5-star overall hospitals
(By Brian Zimmerman for Becker’s Hospital Review) When CMS updated the methodology used in its Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating
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CMS adjusts rules for ACOs affected by hurricanes, wildfires: 5 things to know
(By Molly Gamble for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued an interim final rule Tuesday to adjust the Medicare Shared Savings Program to
Read MoreCMS halts funding for designated state health programs under 1115 demonstrations: 4 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS will stop accepting state proposals for new or renewing section 1115 demonstrations
Read MoreMedicare Fails To Recover Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars In Lab Overcharges
(By Fred Schulte for Kaiser Health News) Five years ago, Companion DX Reference Lab hoped to cash in on cutting-edge
Read MoreThe American Clinical Laboratory Association sues CMS over reimbursement cuts
The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) filed a lawsuit (American Clinical Laboratory Association V Hargan, U.S. District Court, District of
Read MoreConfused on the various terminology used in the Medicare program?
Are you new to Medicare? Or are you confused on the various terminology used in the program? In Maurie Backman’s
Read MoreCMS shows desire to innovate with 2 major Medicare pay changes for primary care: 7 things to know
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) An analysis by the Urban Institute shows Medicare is willing to pay increasingly greater amounts to primary
Read MorePace Of U.S. Health Spending Slows In 2016
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) U.S. health spending rose to $3.3 trillion in 2016, but the pace slowed
Read MoreIRMAA letters are on the way
High-income retirees will pay even more next year for Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. These
Read MoreCMS Needs to Fully Align Its Antifraud Efforts with the Fraud Risk Framework
(Source – www.gao.gov) The approach that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken for managing fraud risks
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