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Also, lung, breast, prostate and colorectal cancers were all more likely to be diagnosed in the first year of Medicare coverage.
CMS estimates the rule would result in a net increase of 4%, or about $1.4 billion, in Medicare Part A payments.
The groups say the regulatory proposals are "conflicting" and could contribute to the burden and cost that the rule seeks to alleviate.
Physician shortages, poverty and isolation contribute to lack of access to care and poorer outcomes for rural Americans, HHS said.
The rankings looked at factors including salary, potential for upward mobility, stress level and work-life balance.
The plans had operated in seven states; Nevada is now the last of them to place it into receivership, which will affect about 2,000 residents.
For the 13th year in a row, the healthcare industry reported the most expensive data breaches, at an average cost of $10.9 million.
President and CFO Kevin Hammons says the company is continuing to gauge interest from outside parties related to future divestitures.
Insurers are prohibited from imposing copayments, prior authorization and other requirements that are more restrictive than medical benefits.
Facility fees create confusion and increase costs for consumers, such as greater out-of-pocket expenses and higher premiums, the report says.