CMS to delay part of controversial Medicaid drug rule
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS plans to delay the start date for a rule that would require
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In California, Nursing Home Owners Can Operate After They’re Denied A License
(By Aaron Mendelson and Elly Yu for NPR) The pandemic has highlighted poor care in America’s nursing homes, where nearly
Read MoreTexas to resubmit Medicaid waiver application
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Texas will resubmit a Medicaid waiver application to extend billions in federal funding for
Read MoreCMS issues guidance on COVID-19 relief funds for state Medicaid programs
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued guidance May 13 outlining how states can use funding from the
Read MoreMedicare beneficiaries reported satisfaction and strong health in 2019
The recent Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS), the most comprehensive and complete survey available on the Medicare population, found “more
Read MoreHumana Health Plan Overcharged Medicare by Nearly $200 Million, Federal Audit Finds
(By Fred Schulte for Kaiser Health News) A Humana Inc. health plan for seniors in Florida improperly collected nearly $200
Read MoreBiden administration revokes billions in Texas Medicaid funding
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS rescinded approval for a waiver that would have extended reimbursement to Texas
Read MoreCMS recouping advanced Medicare payments
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS began recouping accelerated Medicare payments made to providers and suppliers to help temporarily relieve
Read MoreCMS payment models that are under review, delayed
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has been quietly reviewing several of its payment models to decide if
Read MoreUnder New Cost-Cutting Medicare Rule, Same Surgery, Same Place, Different Bill
(By Susan Jaffe for Kaiser Health News) A cost-saving change in Medicare launched in the final days of the Trump
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