CMS ups hospital outpatient rates 2.6%, expands site-neutral payments in 2026: 14 notes
(By Laura Dyrda and Alan Condon for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS on Nov. 21 finalized its Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment
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Price Transparency
Real-time drug pricing access rule to take effect
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS announced prescription drug reforms are set to take effect Oct. 1, designed to
Read MoreCMS updates hospital price transparency guidance following executive order
(By: Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS updated its hospital price transparency guidance May 22, requiring hospitals to post
Read MoreChallenges with effective price transparency analyses
(By Gary Claxton, Lynne Cotter, and Shameek Rakshit for The Kaiser Family Foundation published February 25, 2025) This brief examines
Read MoreGaps in Medicare Advantage Data Remain Despite CMS Actions to Increase Transparency
(By Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Meredith Freed, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 10, 2024) The Centers
Read MoreBiden Is Right About $35 Insulin Cap but Exaggerates Prior Costs for Medicare Enrollees
By Samantha Putterman, Politifact for KFF Health News on April 5, 2024 The cost of insulin in the United States
Read MoreGaps in Data About Hospital and Health System Finances Limit Transparency for Policymakers and Patients
(By Scott Hulver, Zachary Levinson, Jamie Godwin, Gary Claxton, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Mar 22,
Read MoreWithout Medicare Part B’s Shield, Patient’s Family Owes $81,000 for a Single Air-Ambulance Flight
(By Tony Leys for KFF Health News) Debra Prichard was a retired factory worker who was careful with her money,
Read MoreState attorneys general call for federal PBM reforms
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) State attorneys general are urging Congress to pass three bills that would reform
Read MoreNew payer price transparency rules take effect in 2024
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) New requirements for payers under CMS’ Transparency in Coverage rule took effect Jan.
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