Jeff Lagasse
It's the second consecutive month in which operating margins tightened, Strata's data shows.
The potential return on investment from reducing these inequities could be enormous, a Deloitte analysis finds.
Various forms of a potential separation are reportedly under consideration, though specifics remain unclear.
UMC has been able to keep its ER open, but other services have been disrupted.
An audit finds $7.8M in federal funds were claimed for enrollees who were incorrectly assigned to eligibility groups.
Denial rates have steadily increased, with providers seeing rejection rates as high as 10% to 15%.
The lower MA premiums are expected to drive enrollment to 35.7 million by 2025 - about 51% of all Medicare beneficiaries.
The initiative arrives as the temporary expansion of tax credits is set to expire after 2025.
OIG identified systemic issues that impair Medicaid's ability to root out fraudulent activities and offered several recommendations.
The focus will be on ensuring rural communities have access to primary care, emergency services and specialty care.