Medicare & Medicaid
The designation frees up billions in funding for states and relaxes rules for providers and the federal government.
Low-income beneficiaries are more likely to choose Medicare Advantage, and they assume less financial burden than those in FFS Medicare.
President Trump is expected to make an emergency disaster declaration today at 3 p.m
CMS has provided flexibility to Medicare Advantage and Part D plans on testing, treatment and prevention.
Health information will be transferred outside the protections of federal privacy laws, with information bought and sold on the open market, AHIP says.
Health plans in Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, CHIP, and through the federal exchanges, must share claims data electronically with patients.
Cigna and Aetna said they are waiving consumer co-pays, cost sharing and other out-of-pocket costs.
CMS calls on all providers to activate infection-control practices and issues guidance to inspectors.
Nearly 80% of likely voters believe reducing healthcare costs should be a high priority for the next president.
Francisco Patino was allegedly portrayed as a legitimate doctor through the publication of a diet book and plan described as the "next Atkins."