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Appellate Judges Seem Skeptical of Medicaid Work Requirements
During oral arguments, multiple judges said repeatedly that the government's arguments appear to go beyond the law.
Finance
HHS Deputy Secretary Hargan: Stark Law Rule Will Provide 'Flexibility' to Hospitals
Days after the proposed rule was released, Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan discussed what the policy will mean for provider organizations.
Drumbeat Builds For A Peace Corps Of Caregivers
HHS is taking steps to establish a National Volunteer Care Corps.
Innovation
Early Reviews Positive for Proposed Stark Law, Anti-kickback Revamps
While still reading the fine print, stakeholders say they're pleased that CMS has taken steps to update the 30-year-old laws.
Finance
HHS Delivers Long-Awaited Stark Law Regulatory Overhaul
The two proposed rules from HHS OIG and CMS aim to make it easier to provide value-based care without running...
Medicare Fraudsters Now Tap Telemedicine In Medical Equipment Scams
Fraudsters enlist health professionals to contact people they've never met by telephone or video chat under the guise of a...
Innovation
Experts to Gather at HHS to Discuss SDOH Data Issues
Roundtable event attracts renowned professionals to address ways to improve health outcomes by 'catalyzing' social determinants of health data.
Premiums for Medicare Advantage Expected to Drop 23% for 2020
HHS says MA plan options, benefits, and enrollment are expected in increase in the coming year.
Strategy
Industry Stakeholders React to Pelosi's Drug Pricing Plan
The Speaker's proposal generated ample discussion around its potential impact.
Strategy
HHS OIG: Medicare Part D Drug Rebates 'Substantially' Reduced Spending Growth
Between 2011 and 2015, rebates for brand-name prescription drugs still increased $2 billion.
Strategy
HHS Drug Pricing Advisor to Depart
John O'Brien had replaced Dan Best after his predecessor's death in November 2018.
Are Trump's Top Medicaid Regulators Ignoring Major Problems?
The CEO of Centene, a company now entangled in a broader federal inquiry, met with Sen. Bob Casey to allay...