Insurers urge CMS to reverse course on ‘flawed’ MA risk adjustment changes
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Insurers are urging CMS not to implement proposed risk adjustment changes in Medicare
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Biden proposes expanding Medicare drug negotiation program
(By Rachel Cohrs for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will propose expanding Democrats’ new drug pricing law by allowing
Read MoreCMS Drug Spending Dashboards and the Inflation Reduction Act
(Source – www.cms.gov/blog) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the annual update to the Drug Spending Dashboards with
Read MoreMore insurance brokers would choose traditional Medicare over Medicare Advantage: Report
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) More insurance brokers said they would enroll in traditional Medicare over Medicare Advantage
Read MoreCMS’ most successful alternative payment models
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has launched more than 50 savings model programs since the agency’s innovation
Read MoreDentists urge more oversight of Medicare Advantage dental benefits, marketing
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The American Dental Association says there needs to be more data about Medicare
Read MoreDementia Care Programs Help, If Caregivers Can Find Them
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) There’s no cure, yet, for Alzheimer’s disease. But dozens of programs developed in
Read MoreCMS STATEMENT: Response to Alzheimer’s Association’s Request to Reconsider the Final National Coverage Determination
(Source – www.cms.gov) Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating illness that affects millions of Americans and their families. The Centers for
Read MoreMedicare Advantage enrollment tops 31 million
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage enrollment has reached nearly 31.2 million, according to a February report
Read MoreCMS Prior Authorization Proposal Aims to Streamline the Process and Improve Transparency
(By Kaye Pestaina, Justin Lo, Karen Pollitz, and Rayna Wallace for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Feb 21, 2023) The Center
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