Medicare & Medicaid
CMS anticipates releasing the 2023 premium and cost-sharing information for 2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D plans in September.
The agency claims it collected $272 million of those overpaid claims, but supporting documentation indicates just $120 million.
The agency framed the request as part of the agency's push to advance health equity and expand care access.
The bill would seek to establish an electronic prior authorization process and provide transparency on approval and denial rates.
Hospitals await the final rule on inpatient payment, with the AHA saying the proposed increase does not meet the cost of care.
Executives said separating the company into the two units will encourage collaboration and accelerate work to centralize operations.
An estimated 284,000 parents are now eligible for 12 months of postpartum coverage through the extensions, the agency said.
Changes are sought before CMS releases the IPPS final rule.
Implementation is expected to promote more consistent use of nationally standardized quality measures and promote health equity.
Grantees will provide enrollment and renewal assistance to children and their families, as well as expectant parents.