Medicare
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Innovation
CMS to Combine, Standardize Compare ToolsThe new format is designed to facilitate access through a single-entry point.
Finance
Medicare Overpaid for Postoperative Care by $2.6B in 2018Less than 40% of postoperative visits paid for by Medicare were provided following major surgical procedures.
Strategy
Why Health Systems Need Ride-Share Partnerships Uber and Lyft are helping health systems to address social determinants of health and increase revenue.
Strategy
DOJ Files False Claims Act Complaint against Community Health NetworkA whistleblower suit alleges that Community rewarded physician referrals with compensation way above fair market value.
Finance
Physician Groups Cautious About Medicare's 'Primary Care First' Payment ModelLots of analysis needed to figure out whether to sign up, they say.
Clinical Care
CMS Wants More Input on Medicare Scope of Practice RegulationsFederal policy makers are examining regulations that require more-stringent supervision, or that limit providers from practicing at the top of...
Strategy
Special Counsel: Seema Verma's 'Medicare-for-All' Messaging Didn't Violate Hatch ActThe law 'does not prohibit employees from discussing their support for or opposition to policy proposals or issues, even if...
Strategy
'Medicare for All': Finally Prioritizing Patients?Experts at a House hearing take sides on a single-payer system.
Strategy
Website Errors Raise Calls For Medicare To Be Flexible With Seniors' EnrollmentAlthough CMS has earned praise for responding to errors identified by Plan Finder users, some people may have signed up...
Strategy
The $11M Medicare Tool That Gives Seniors the Wrong Insurance InformationThe Trump administration redesigned the online Medicare Cost Finder for seniors to compare complex health insurance options. But consumer advocates...
Clinical Care
Two PTAC Members Quit in FrustrationIn 3 years, 16 recommendations offered to CMS and none accepted.
Strategy
Foundation to Pay $4M to Settle Kickback AllegationsThe Assistance Fund is the third foundation to settle allegations of conspiring with drug makers.