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Hospitals Push Back on CMS' 'Inadequate' 2.6% Rate Increase Proposal
The proposed 2.6% payment increase is the lowest rate increase proposed since 2019.
Telehealth
Congress Likely to Kick the Can on COVID-Era Telehealth Policies
Federal lawmakers face a year-end deadline to solidify or scuttle COVID-era payment changes for telehealth services.
Payer
After Public Push, CMS Curbs Health Insurance Agents' Access to Consumer SSNs
The access to policyholders' personal information was one of the problems cited by KFF Health News.
Payer
Biden Is Right About $35 Insulin Cap but Exaggerates Prior Costs for Medicare Enrollees
Insulin for Medicare beneficiaries 'was costing 400 bucks a month on average. It now costs $35 a month.' ? President...
Payer
Infographic: 5 Key Facts About The Uninsured Population
The affordability of health coverage is often a barrier for many.
Payer
New Report Targets Payer Pain Points for Digital Therapeutics Integration
The Digital Therapeutics Alliance is helping outline integrated digital product workflows that identify gaps for payers, clinicians, and patients.
Payer
Medicare Advantage Is Still Going Strong
A new report shows strong potential for the Medicare Advantage market.
Payer
How Independence Blue Cross Combines CAHPS, Age-Friendly Models and Benefits Navigation For Caregiver Support
The payer?s partnership with Carallel addresses multiple industry pressures.
CFO
Biden Said Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Cut the Deficit by $160B. That's Years Away
The CBO projects a a 10-year cumulative savings of $161.7 billion from two provisions of the IRA.
Revenue Cycle
Whistleblower Accuses Aledade, Largest U.S. Independent Primary Care Network, of Medicare Fraud
Aledade Inc.'s billing apps allegedly improperly boosted revenues by adding overstated medical diagnoses to patients' EHRs.
Payer
Show Us The Money: Payers Cry Foul Over Possible MA Rate Cuts
The recent proposed MA rate cuts could cut into payers? profits, and payers are fighting back.
Payer
Without Medicare Part B's Shield, Patient's Family Owes $81K for a Single Air-Ambulance Flight
Sky-high bills from air-ambulance providers have sparked complaints and federal action in recent years.