Medicare & Medicaid
Along with that growth, the number of plans offering more than one benefit increased 15%, from 175 to 202.
New data submission requirements include information on average monthly premiums and drug spending for patients.
The improper payment rate for claims processed July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021, is 6.26%, a historic low, CMS says.
Workforce shortages, partly caused by retirement, has expanded the CFO role, says eHealth CFO Christine Janofsky.
CMS attributes the increases in part to rising prices and utilization across the healthcare system, as well as the Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm.
The agency will explore other ways to access innovative technology while protecting Medicare beneficiaries.
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Every member plan added new health benefits, or expanded existing ones, without increasing costs to consumers, report finds.
The acquisition aligns with Anthem’s goal of growing its Medicaid business as it hopes to facilitate long-term care services.
Services are available to members in Medicare Advantage plans now and in ESKD Chronic Special Needs Plans starting January 1.