Medicare drug wars
The proposed federal policy rule that would make major changes to Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Part D drug program
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Telehealth and Medicare
There are four bills that could be signed into law over the next year lifting the barriers that have prevented
Read MoreEighty-five percent of hospitals will see increase in overall Medicare Part B payments in 2018
According to a new analysis from Avalere Health, 85 percent of hospitals will see an increase in overall Medicare Part
Read MoreMedicare Advantage enrollees are paying more than they should in premiums
Medicare Advantage (MA) program enrollment has grown across the United States. Some MA enrollees in some counties and states are
Read MoreMedicare’s Low Volume Appeals Settlement
On a recent teleconference call, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services provided specifics related to its new “Low Volume
Read MoreCMS and VA team up to prevent healthcare fraud
Since 2007, the Medicare Fraud Strike Force has charged more than 3,500 individuals with allegations of defrauding Medicare of $12.5
Read MoreCMS to form interagency group to review Stark Law: 4 things to know
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS will form an interagency group to examine the regulatory barriers of Stark
Read MoreDid the government overpay for hundreds of drugs? It’s complicated
(By Ike Swetlitz for STAT) WASHINGTON — It looked like the watchdog had found something big — in December 2017,
Read MoreCMS wants to require Medicare Part D sponsors to apply their rebates toward point-of-sales prices
Currently, Medicare Part D plan sponsors use savings they negotiate with drug companies and pharmacies to reduce costs for all
Read MoreCMS to ensure Medicare Advantage plans have adequate provider networks
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will start reviewing Medicare Advantage plans on a three-year cycles rather than only when
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