Payer+Provider's Health System Review
April 24, 2019
Seniors also reported their concern that rising healthcare costs will result in significant and lasting damage to the economy.
Medicare spends approximately $35 billion annually on care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease.
A joint contract between CMS, states and health plans would pay a capitated amount to provide integrated Medicare and Medicaid services.
April 23, 2019
The change would ramp up add-on payments to hospitals that implement new tech and increase the wage index for rural and other qualifying hospitals.
Pre-existing coverage remains protected, though a new type of high risk pool approach could better tailor coverage for these enrollees, Verma says.
Part D drug spending projections are lower than last year because of slower price growth and a continuing trend of higher manufacturer rebates.
Even the positive health effects observed in participating employees fell short of certain clinical measures of health.
April 22, 2019
The Primary Care First payment model will provide payment to practices through a simplified total monthly payment to allow clinicians to focus on caring for patients rather than their revenue cycle, CMS says.
Reasons for the jump include implementation of the ICD-10 coding system, increasing healthcare costs and EHRs.