How CMS looks at ‘fully vaccinated’ under mandate
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) As CMS’ COVID-19 vaccination mandate is in effect nationwide, the agency is allowing
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CMS to launch monthly special enrollment period beginning in late March
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS’ new monthly special enrollment period for ACA marketplaces is slated to kick
Read MoreInside the Tactical Tug of War Over the Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug
(By Arthur Allen for Kaiser Health News) The drug industry, patient advocates, and congressional Republicans have all attacked federal officials’
Read MoreCMS Expands Coverage of Lung Cancer Screening with Low Dose Computed Tomography
(Source – www.cms.gov) Today the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing a national coverage determination (NCD) that
Read MoreCMS releases over-the-counter COVID-19 testing coverage guidance
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS released additional guidance Feb. 4 on how payers should best cover at-home
Read MoreHealth Care Paradox: Medicare Penalizes Dozens of Hospitals It Also Gives Five Stars
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) The federal government has penalized 764 hospitals — including more than three dozen
Read MoreCMS pitches Medicare Advantage rate, Part D payment policy changes: 9 details
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is seeking input on an Advanced Notice that includes proposed changes to
Read MoreAs internet access limits telehealth’s reach, insurers are starting to cover the bill
(By Katie Palmer for STAT) Billions of dollars have been poured into telehealth during the pandemic: Insurers loosened the purse
Read MoreOver-the-counter COVID tests will soon be free for Medicare recipients
(By Alana Wise for NPR) Medicare and Medicare Advantage recipients will be eligible for free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests beginning in
Read MoreLawmakers urge CMS to ensure Medicare Advantage can continue
Almost 80 percent of the U.S. House of Representatives are urging CMS to “provide a stable rate and policy environment
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