Medicare & Medicaid
Investigation started when a pathologist formerly employed by Poplar named Gordon Wang, filed a complaint against the company.
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló passed law lowering physicians' income taxes to 4 percent if they complete 180 hours of medically related community service.
In two thirds of quality measures, men and women scored similarly; differences surfaced in procedures like eye exams and mental health treatment.
Chiropractor Vladimir Gordon, Jr., Vladimir Gordon, Sr., Alexsander Gordin ran 6-year scheme that bilked insurers, including unions and welfare.
Clinicians should participate in MIPS for 2017 transition year if they bill more than $30,000 in Medicare Part B allowed charges a year, CMS said.
The pair admitted they submitted approximately $6 million in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare.
Group asks to meet with president to pitch replacement plan to the Affordable Care Act.
Use of prescription drugs in Medicaid was lower in states with medical marijuana laws; estimated savings totaled about $1.01 billion.
Largest increases were for medications to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, and for birth control.
Group wants a commitment that cost-sharing reduction payments will be fully funded in 2017 budget and in 2018.